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I have heard numerous people share that dream where they end up in front of people without any clothes on. Well, many designers have a similar dream: being in front of profs and peers in design school without a project. But these dreams are the least frightening for designers. What is scarier in today's world is how the internet is changing the field of graphic design. The internet as a disruptive technology has revolutionized… -
I have been wanting to design a typeface since I was little. I was that kid who dreamt about letterforms. Yes, that was me! I am grateful for the influence of Sesame Street and the School House Rock videos. They utilized a visual approach to letters and words set to music that I still remember. But for me, it was deeper than these shows. This details some of my fascination with letters:…
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The #BowWowChallenge says Yes! Recently, actor and rap artist Shad Moss aka Bow Wow almost broke Twitter. He posted a photo on Instagram of a private jet with a caption implying he was flying in luxury. But a passenger behind him on the same flight saw the Instagram post and snapped a picture of Mr. Moss revealing his alternative facts stunt. The jet photo can be found on the internet. Since then, Twitter has been…
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"Be careful what you wish for. You'll probably get it." --Proverb I am sure most have heard this phrase before. Its a twisted ominous warning that conjures up times of receiving what one wants only to suffer unforeseen consequences. The digital revolution has given us more than we could imagine: free stuff, free stuff and more free stuff. Radical technological changes have changed how we live and see the world through the…
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In my last commentary The Problem is not Fake News, Social Media, I focused on what is driving the politics and populism on social media. This time, I will focus on what brands can do to blunt negative perceptions during these uncertain times. This analysis can also apply to NGOs as well. I would encourage you to read my last commentary before you read this one. As a former Communications…
