Alex Liebergesell Associate Professor Pratt Institute Graduate Communications Design The term “design” (Latin designare, to designate) is defined as “intent.” Technology, from the Greek techné (art, craft), are tools derived from the deliberate application of knowledge. Design and technology are therefore inseparably rooted in their common meaning as the deliberate instantiation of ideas. Vilém Flusser, … Continue reading “On Technology, Design and Art: A Reformulation”
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Membit: A Magic Time Machine
Jay Van Buren Artist, Designer CEO and Founder, Early-Adopter.com LLC Co-Founder and CEO, Membit Inc. Places are part of our identity. Our memories and experiences are tied to places, and yet in a world where we increasingly use digital means for everything, there’s no good way to mark a place as special to us, or … Continue reading “Membit: A Magic Time Machine”
Improving Cybermedia Literacy In Art Education Through Internet Art: A Study on Adolescent Perspectives
Laura Scherling GreenspaceNYC, Co-founder The New School, Design Lead Teachers College, Columbia University, Doctoral student By fostering cyberliteracy in the arts, educators and their students can examine the digital artifacts of our time and embrace a dialogue that addresses the profound effects that digital art, such as Internet artwork, is having on youth culture in … Continue reading “Improving Cybermedia Literacy In Art Education Through Internet Art: A Study on Adolescent Perspectives”
Lay Me Down to Sleep: The Design of Coffins, Caskets, and Alternative Containers
Susan Merritt Faculty Emeritus, Graphic Design School of Art & Design San Diego State University Throughout our country’s history coffins, caskets, and more recently alternative containers have been invented or perfected by anonymous contributors working in the factories that manufacture them. These wood and metal boxes that have become the standard for American burial are … Continue reading “Lay Me Down to Sleep: The Design of Coffins, Caskets, and Alternative Containers”
Spark Collaborations: Design as Catalyst for Social Impact
Natacha Poggio Assistant Professor, Visual Communication Design Hartford Art School, University of Hartford Designing for wellness has extended further beyond the creation of care products to the design of processes and experiences involving patients as learners and users. Visually compelling and meaningful systems of artifacts are part of the “wicked solutions” at the intersection between … Continue reading “Spark Collaborations: Design as Catalyst for Social Impact”
Font Design: Caribbean Archeology Inspired Symbols
Maria Giuliani Associate Professor Communication Design New York City College of Technology The Taíno Indians resided on the island of what is today known as Puerto Rico. Hundreds of petroglyphs or images carved into stone have been found here and in many of the other Caribbean islands. Contrary to other known archeological glyphs like the … Continue reading “Font Design: Caribbean Archeology Inspired Symbols”
Graphic Design in the Zone: Peak Performance in Picturing Sport
Jen Roos Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Computer Arts + Design Mercy College Founder and Principal 8 Point Studio While much has been written about the significance of sport and graphic design in culture, there exists a gap in research examining their intersection. The cultural impact of sport and graphic design has increased and so … Continue reading “Graphic Design in the Zone: Peak Performance in Picturing Sport”
Espiritu, Texas 1886-2015: An Essential Part Of American History
Andrés Vera Martínez Assistant Professor, Cartooning and Illustration Lesley University College of Art and Design Cambridge, MA The Spanish term Mestizos, meaning mixed, came into popular usage during the 16th century to describe the offspring of Spaniards and Native Americans. Vaqueros, or the first cowboys, were Mestizos and their cowboy culture has been mythologized and … Continue reading “Espiritu, Texas 1886-2015: An Essential Part Of American History”
Rethinking Graphic Design Education
Matthew Monk Academic Dean Vermont College of Fine Arts After teaching graphic design for twenty years at a prominent institution for art and design education, I was given an opportunity to build a new graphic design MFA program from scratch in the context of a growing, up-and-coming arts college that is known for its successful … Continue reading “Rethinking Graphic Design Education”
The Next Wave in Publication Design
Christie Shin Assistant Professor Communication Design, School of Art and Design Fashion Institute of Technology In response to the massive growth of media consumption in recent years, “Immersive reading” has become the primary focus of the publishing industry. While traditional reading only involves seeing the page, immersive reading spans the spectrum with a more engaging … Continue reading “The Next Wave in Publication Design”