Design is sitting, and observing occasionally. And that's what this week taught me. Sometimes it's not about just picking up a paintbrush and/or mouse and designing for hours, but rather sitting and seeing what life has to offer. Gaining inspiration from the calmness of the outdoors, the world around us, and the people about. A 'unoticed' individual from The Girl Chewing Gum Film In my reflection of this week, it made me think.. how often do I actually do that? I'm constantly

This week asked the inquiry of thought and how it's changed over the years from a more scientific approach to more of a psychological way of thinking about design. This lecture surely didn't disappoint this week. Talk about an information overload (and that's a good thing.) I always said that I have to wear many hats when designing, even using that terminology in several interviews.. now I know exactly WHY people say that. Who would've thought! A real full-circle moment. At l

This week begged the question of who I am as a designer, but in a deeper, more critical way of thinking. Martin Hosken's lecture was on this week's lecture, and boy.. what a lecture it was. When I think of myself as a designer, I tend to think on a very surface level, it seems. Just about simply what I like, maybe what I envision a client liking, and if it's work that I am happy doing at the end of the day. Listening and diving deeper into this week, it inspired me to questio

Design is not just about designing locally for your local village business, but something I've come to learn is that it can transcend borders far beyond what was previously possible with the introduction of technology. With just a laptop and a few clicks away, one can design for clients worldwide with the introduction of the internet and computers. It's easier than ever; this week we learn all about that and more with the introduction of globalization. Ajax's campaign represe

Design is not just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful tool for communication and problem-solving. As I navigate my journey in the world of design, I’ve come to appreciate the nuances that shape my understanding and approach. This blog will share insights from my weekly experiences, highlighting key lessons learned, challenges faced, and the evolution of my design philosophy. With the first week underway, I want to welcome you to my blog and first post. Design at the end of the

Design is an ever-evolving field that draws inspiration from a numerous number of sources. Throughout time, this has aged from generation to generation, varying in ways of communication to being more digitally grown in today's design world. An example of art from today's common trends To answer more about what makes today's industry, at least to me, I see it in the form of many tools and talents. It's not just used as simply one tool but as a plethora of functions. From compo