Seeking an Artistic Epiphany!
Topics of awareness and discovery that in turn will promote reflection and inquiry into areas I may have not thought about before.
This week I dug a little deeper in my research for Project B. I continued to review many more sources for inspiration and for reference in my paper. An article written by R. Roger Remington on collaboration struck me as interesting and relevant. “Today collaboration in a professional design context is the norm, working as an effective strategy for individuals, groups, companies and institutions. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: case study, collaboration, graphic design, technology
I have always been impressed with the level of quality that April Biss shows, as a Tampa neighbor of mine; I may show a little bias. However, the context, content and execution level she presents never fails to impress. April tends to amass research material both visual and ethnographic in a variety of levels during her process. April shows a depth in involvement and thought in her process books. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: contemplative, graphic design, methodology, process
As I hone in on project B, I have been assessing the role of technology-assisted collaboration in education. From here, I believe it is relevant to tie in how this same integration can benefit the graphic designer. Technology continues to advance creating opportunities for designers to collaborate across continents and with other disciplines using Internet technologies. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: collaboration, education, graphic design, innovation
After reading Hugh Dubberly’s “How Do You Design?” I have identified some steps that should be added into my own creative process. Let me start by expressing that I cannot help but be drawn to the IDEO processes and techniques. Their innovation and creativity based on interdisciplinary collaboration is simply inspiring. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: design thinking, graphic design, innovation, methodology
Although I have never previously heard it referred to as flow, I simply think of this state as my “Zen” phase. I find this meshes well with my current design methodology in that after I have assessed the client needs, done the visual, qualitative, and quantitative research then I am ready to start brainstorming. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: collaboration, flow, graphic design, holistic, methodology
Creating a well-rounded graphical design to represent a client or artistic vision requires a structured design methodology. My design method involves a process of repetition that focuses on achieving the desired objectives. Each step may occur once, or undergo multiple repetitions until deemed acceptable. The results of the first phase are the foundation for the beginning of the next phase, and so on. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: graphic design, methodology, research, structure
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Following the rubric posted in the project brief, I made the following self-actualizations during this process: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: collaboration, communication, graphic design, technology
As I revisit my concept of graphic design I realize that my view of the designer’s connotations and responsibilities has tremendously increased in scope. I still stand by my position on graphic design encompassing daily life, however this marriage of art and communication is greater than the simple distillation of a message. Through methodical research, critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation, the role of the design is increased to that of a problem-solving thinker. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: design thinking, graphic design, innovation, methodology
I recently read an article about creative online collaboration. An Australian University hosted a study in 2005 called the Omnium Project: Creative Waves, which was a 7 week study into the online collaborations of creativity within the mix of students, faculty, art practitioners, and writers of all variety both local and international wherein all team members worked together on a project while none of the members were from a similar location or background.[1] Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: collaboration, communication, contemplative, graphic design, structure
Bootcamp Bootlet from Stanford’s d.school offers a unique and approachable means to understanding design thinking.[1] The design-thinking method on interviewing for empathy gave solid insight into the qualitative research process. Interviews are meant to find underlying concepts or perceptions that are not readily apparent. In my research into technology-assisted collaboration in education, this might answer questions regarding best practices in team dynamics, communication issues, or diverse learning styles. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: communication, design thinking, graphic design, research, structure