scale . depth . motion

Thoughts on Tittle Case: Jessica Hische and Eric Mortensen

- Teach yourself to see the small details.
- Create by hand; refine on the computer.
- Problems give you a chance to find a new way to do something you've already done a thousand times before.
- Constantly push and make new work -just for yourself. You never know where it may lead.
- Don't just look at the title of a career; consider the work that makes up that career. Are you obsessed with it?  
- Sketch, sketch, sketch. Eric said a by-product of working at larger design studio's is that he is programmed to make lots of sketches while working out a design.
- Personally, I didn't know the difference between lettering and typography. Jessica's simple explanation (which I have condensed even more) was helpful... letterer's can expand on an existing typeface and make it work for precisely the need you have.

scale

Thoughts on Sean Adams

- Just because the computer makes things happen quickly, doesn't mean it's best.
- Designers today need to, or simply have more knowledge of a wider variety of  platforms: print, web, interactive, environmental to name a few.
- Ideas : take them from wherever you can. Jot down ALL ideas. Sometimes you should do the opposite of what you think is best, or go with the worst idea -to shake things up if you are stuck.
- Design keeps capitalism moving along!
- Network, network, network! Work with the connections you have. Let teachers and professionals know what you want, if something comes up, you might be contacted.
- Clients have good ideas but they can't always articulate it well. Designers must learn to listen well.
- Idea's can get lost in technology... is there a concept or is it just pretty?
- Portfolio's should have a simple and clean presentation.
- History of design is important.

rhythm + balance

Thoughts on Margo Chase

One take away from the Margo Chase videos for me, was to not get discouraged if you are pigeon-holed in a style/type of work. You can expand your client base and the type of work you do, just keep creating new work and it will resonate with someone.
I agreed with Margo’s comments on having books around. The computer is great, but books old and new are amazingly inspirational.
Margo said that in her studio, open communication between co-workers is vital, thus an open floor plan to facilitate creativity.
Oh and keep a sketch book!

points lines planes

100 iterations : Y