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 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
