Design WMGDA Exhibit: My Thoughts May 2, 2022 As a designer, it’s important to stay connected and involved in the industry. Staying relevant involves knowledge of current trends and top performers, and visiting the West Michigan Graphic Design Archives Exhibit by the 2022 graduating class of the Ferris Design program does just that. Getting the chance to look at recent and real-world examples […] Number of comments: 0
Design Production The Post-Age of Mailing April 4, 2022 Header image credit: Reader’s Digest I don’t find myself considering mail as a primary source of communication, yet it still manages to be useful and prevalent today. While I may not be sending letters every day, many people and businesses use the mail as a source of correspondence and communication. As a designer, I must […] Number of comments: 0
Design Production Design Professionalism and Documentation March 21, 2022 Header image credit: Unknown While most of the focus for designers is typically interpreted on creating the visually pleasing and effective compositions and touchpoints, another often overlooked portion is the thought going into the production of those touchpoints. Things like websites and apps are virtual and don’t require too much thought besides conceptual planning for […] Number of comments: 0
Design Production The Art of Folding Paper March 14, 2022 Header image credit: Mad Scientist on YouTube I remember spending a lot of down time in class learning how to make origami cranes, balloons, and frogs. Other times, I learned the difference between “hotdog” and “hamburger.” While these skills don’t always translate to a professional design setting, knowing multiple ways to fold paper allows me […] Number of comments: 0
Design Production Keeping it Together with Binding February 14, 2022 Header image credit: Advocate Printing As a design student, one of the most important physical documents to me is my printed portfolio. This document helps display my project work, my typographic skills, my layout skills, and my production skills. One of those important skills is picking the most effective and appropriate binding for the book, […] Number of comments: 0
Design Production Securing Our Stationary: Envelopes February 7, 2022 Header image credit: Adeas Printing I can’t remember the last time I mailed something. The process is pretty simple: you write a letter, you get an envelope and a stamp, you write the necessary information on the envelope, and you send it. In the professional world, however, it isn’t as simple as grabbing a random […] Number of comments: 0
Design Production The Process of Printing January 31, 2022 Header image credit: Reproductions, INC When it comes to finally taking the digital media we create as designers to a physical and tangible object, thinking about the process to do that is just as important. Having control over that process in terms of the material used, color accuracy, and getting a desired end result ensures […] Number of comments: 0
Design Production From Pixel to Print: What is paper? January 24, 2022 Header image credit: YAGO_MEDIA One of the most important parts of design is the make. Whether I’m at the beginning at the process or the end, I have to make something to be able to visualize and make my concepts and ideas tangible. While computer screens and applications can do a great job, not every […] Number of comments: 0
