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12 Lessons I Learned My Second Year of Design School
12 Lessons I Learned My Second Year of Design School Freshman year I was told by several people that it gets easier Sophomore year. For a few reasons: first, because you start to get used to what’s expected of you, and second, because you’re a bit more experienced skill-wise. And you know what, those people…
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Ego and Design: It’s Not Always a Bad Thing
Ego and Design: It’s Not Always a Bad Thing Defining Ego In psychological terms, ego is a component of the human psyche, which was defined by Sigmund Freud in his psychoanalytic theory. In this context we’ll be looking at the more colloquial usage of the word. In everyday conversations, when we talk about someone having…
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A Review of “Pretty, Sexy Toaster – Finding Empowerment in Design” by Megan Piunti
A Review of “Pretty, Sexy Toaster – Finding Empowerment in Design” by Megan Piunti I was approached on LinkedIn by a woman by the name of Megan Piunti. She extended a kind offer to send me a copy of her book Pretty, Sexy Toaster after noticing we had a lot in common and that I…
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8 Life Lessons I Learned From My Summer Internship
This summer I had the amazing opportunity to work as a Graphic Design Intern at the city of Douglasville. On top of gaining design experience, I learned so many valuable life lessons. Since this was my first design related internship, it was a huge milestone for me. As I continue in my professional journey, I…
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Studio Culture: the Good, the Bad, and the Basics
Studio Culture: the Good, the Bad, and the Basics The significance of studio culture in shaping a truly meaningful design school experience cannot be overstated. Time and again, we find ourselves reflecting on how we would navigate this creative journey without the camaraderie of like-minded souls. The presence of individuals who comprehend, entertain, and inspire…
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12 Things I Learned My First Year of Design School
12 Things I Learned My First Year of Design School I recently finished my first year of design school and let me tell you, it was a whirlwind. I can’t help but look back in awe and gratitude for the memories I made and the challenges I had to overcome. I’ve grown leaps and bounds…
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The Best Podcasts for Design Students to Tune Into
The Best Podcasts for Design Students to Tune Into I began listening to design-related podcasts during my junior year of high school and my interest in them continued to flourish throughout my time in design school. Surprisingly, the realm of design podcasts remains somewhat scarce, despite my extensive search. I haven’t listened to every single…
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Is ‘This is Marketing’ by Seth Godin Worth Reading?
This is Marketing by Seth Godin is a book meant to challenge traditional marketing and inspire a new wave of more ethical marketing that creates connections and delivers high value. Instead of framing marketing as something transactional, this book frames it as the chance to create meaningful connections and real impact. Seth Godin has written…
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IDEO: Revolutionizing Design – A Look Into Their Impact and Innovations
IDEO: Revolutionizing Design – A Look Into Their Impact and Innovations What is IDEO? And What Did They do for Design? What’s the deal with IDEO? You hear it come up so often but have you ever stopped to wonder what’s so special about it? Well allow me to tell you. In today’s fast-paced world…