In the world of design, internships are a time-tested practice, young grads and undergrads jump at the chance to earn valuable experience while firm owners reap the benefits of cheap (even free) labour – a probable win win for both sides. Internships are a kick-start to designer’s careers and mold student’s education into real world practice. But are unpaid internships benefitting or harming the design world? The trends seem to say the latter. Continue reading
Whose size is it anyway?
We’re surrounded by paper on an every day basis, but do you ever wonder why we use 8.5” by 11” as our standard size? I mean it’s a pretty bizarre ratio…. why not something more divisible like 9” by 12” or something that folds perfectly into square sectors? Continue reading
Wicked Problems
Wicked problems don’t involve witches, fairy tales or any other associations with the word – however their solutions can be described as somewhat mythical. Wicked problems are those that cannot simply be answered right or wrong, but rather they can only be defined as good or bad Continue reading
What is Service Design?
A new field has emerged in recent years called service design – but what exactly is it? A distinct definition simply eludes the field of design. As Richard Buchanan said, “Frankly, one of the great strengths of design is that we have not settled on a single definition Continue reading
The Art of Typography
Despite what many people think, typography – the arrangement of type which makes language visible – is a complex and fundamental tool to any design. A lot of thought and process goes into selecting the right typography for a project. Are you looking to capture a certain feel, mood, or aesthetic? Continue reading
Business Cards – A Necessity
There’s a reason most people carry business cards – they work! No other strategy communicates who you are, how to reach you, and what you do as fast and personably as a time tested business card. These small cards are often a first impression and the way a client remembers who you are, so designing them correctly is very important Continue reading
The Importance of User Experience
Do you ever feel frustrated, lost, or underserved while viewing a web page? A positive user experience is fundamental to an effective website design – after all human interaction with computers isn’t exactly natural! Giving users what they want will in turn give you what you want – more interaction and more clients. Continue reading