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I have been having more conversations with young designers of color these days. I see some phenomenal work coming from them. Most are formally trained and some are self-taught. But almost all of them say they have received little to no mentoring while working as a graphic designer. Mentoring is how concepts, techniques and skills are passed on. During the European Middle Ages, a group of artisans bonded around their trade… -
One of our projects for a philanthropic foundation won a 2017 Graphic Design USA award. Yay! It will be published along with the other winning entries in print, web, digital and mobile categories next year in the 54th GDUSA Graphic Design Annual. The Charitas Foundation's (TCF) mission is to positively impact the lives of individuals by sowing financial seeds into organizations that have life changing missions. Their desire is to give to organizations that focus on…
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I take Pablo Picasso's quote seriously that every child is an artist. But I also take even more seriously this proverb from Tanzania's Bondei people: Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. This African proverb reminds me of the Bible verse I had etched onto a ring that I gave to each of my two sons when they turned 13 years old: ...A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12b The Bondei…
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Cultural Appropriation is a dirty word today. Well, depending how one uses it and what group feels violated, it has always been a dirty word. Today's entertainers are increasingly getting in hot water over it. Here is a short list: Minstrel Shows. Nuff said. If you dont know what they are, google it. In the 1950s, some black rock and roll artists' album covers did not show their faces. Instead, it showed…
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One of the best kept secrets in the NFL is the contracts that players sign. The timeframe and amount of money that will be paid out is released to the media. However, the other details of these contracts are shrouded in mystery. Most of us don't care about the details. We just want them to perform. Have you ever read a contract? I guarantee that, unless you are a lawyer, you…
