From the monthly archives:

March 2009

True Lies

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Those who track and analyze cultural trends generally agree that our culture has become design-driven. It’s no longer based on business or technology but on design. We consumers generally assess the value of a product or idea based on post-modern criteria: its design, its visual appeal, how we experience it, how we feel about it. [...]

A Monday Musing

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Experience is what allows your level of skill to catch up with your level of desire. word art created at wordle.net

(Not) Your Dream Job

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This was a real post to an online job board: We are just weeks away to launch our new high end cosmetic line and are looking for a student graphic designer who would help us design the packaging, business cards etc. Some knowledge of the Asian Market would be appreciated. This is a great opportunity [...]

Creative Differences: Illustration and Design

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By straddling two “worlds” in my design practice, I often think about one of them while engaging in the other. For instance, while working on a design project, I’ll be musing over the illustration in progress over there on my drafting table. And when I’m in my illustration mode, I’ll be considering the next step [...]

I Didn’t Get The Job

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Not every prospect will make a good client and not every project is worth the effort. How a client presents himself or herself in the initial meeting is usually a good indication of how the working relationship will go. It is wise to think twice before pursuing or accepting a client when red flags appear [...]