Yearly Archives: 2010

Breath it in.

From the inspiration files come five layouts of type and texture. Check ’em out.

Posted in Amusement, Education, Resources, Visual Concepts, Vocation & Profession

Illustration: Medieval Book Style

“The Chronicle is probably the most sophisticated printed book published before the year 1500 because of its use of different graphic layouts that integrate text and image in more varied ways than anything that had previously been attempted.” Lesson of the day: location, location, location. 1480’s Nuremberg = 2010’s San Jose

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Design History

We’re going on a bear hunt! We’re not afraid!

How often have you fought internally over your decision to become a graphic designer instead of park ranger? No longer let your soul be torn asunder!

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Education, Portfolio Workshop, Resources, Vocation & Profession

Inside Job: Design Solutions & Intrinsic Motivation

Science shows that financial incentives don’t work for creative problems. If good design can’t be had for money, what about for love?

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Design History, Design Theory, Education, Resources, Vocation & Profession

Job: blessing, curse or friendly wager?

A bad day at work can leave you feeling abandoned by God. A bad day without a job can leave you feeling as if your fate has been placed in the hands of the Devil. Why not side step the whole ugly business and find a new job? Introducing the fabulous, new, and a bit buggy Ofazomi Job Aggregator!

Posted in Repost From Cited Source, Resources, Vocation & Profession