Author Archives: Jacqueline Ashby

Dr. Diana Oblinger recaps her presentation on designing and enhancing our digital systems to better accommodate students.

You can learn more about Mike Winkelmann’s work and his creative process here: The Creative Spark: Beeple, Everyday Artist. What I appreciate most is his desire to challenge himself to learn and create something new. Mike also encourages artists to share their work with the public. Through exchange and collaboration, we free ourselves from the fear of judgement and focus more on the project than our ego. That’s a good thing!

When I really think about it, I’m very selective about the fonts that I use. For papers and books, I prefer the traditional Times New Roman. Helvetica is also one of my favourites. I’m still trying to find an excuse to use Wingdings. After watching the short video above, I thought about designing my own font. I pondered what it might look like and how I would express the individuality of each letter but yet maintain some continuity. I love how the instructor incorporates M&M’s in the design process (I know I would have devoured mine) and that each member had the opportunity to participate in creating a new font. Very cool and very inspirational.

Graphic designer and problem solver Michael Bierut describes his creative process and method for productivity.

Insightful TED Talk by Don Norman (author of The Design of Everyday Things) on design and emotion. Learn more about his fascinating research and work here.

It’s Friday! Ever wonder how high we can build…Michael from Vsauce addresses this question. Watch!

“Inclusive thinking needs to be built into the design process, whether you’re designing for the pixel or the city.” Mat Hunter, Design Council Chief Design Officer

Design Council has launched an Inclusive Design Hub for the built environment. Read more here.

“It’s not just superfluous,” says Panksepp. “It’s a very valuable thing for childhood development. And we as a culture have to learn to use it properly and have to make sure our kids get plenty of it.”

Read more on the importance of play in the development of the brain here.

Image credit: Jacqueline Ashby

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