Category: GID 480
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Translating Information to Design: The Impact of Data Visualization
We live in an era of overwhelming information. In 2020, Domo estimated that 1.7MB of data was created every second for every person on Earth. With data constantly being generated, collected, and shared, it’s no surprise that meaningful insights often get buried in the noise. That’s where data visualization comes in — turning data into…
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Design Better: Embracing Critique with Confidence
Design is an ongoing journey, filled with various goals, revisions, and collaborators. Critique — the practice of analyzing and giving feedback to improve a piece of work — is an essential part of it. While necessary in design, ‘critique’ often carries a negative connotation and can make us overthink or shy away from it. We…
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The B Word: Managing Creative Burnout in Design
Are you a designer feeling unmotivated, exhausted, and uninspired? Chances are you’re dealing with burnout, trapped in a seemingly never-ending cycle of creative exhaustion. While many designers face this no matter their field or level of experience, many will ‘power’ through despite negative consequences. Even when we mention creative burnout — the “b-word” — we…
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The Color Effect: How Colors Impact Branding
Color is everywhere and it can be a major influence in our life. I know it has for mine. Purple has been my favorite color for as long as I can remember. From my room walls to my AirPods case, I bring purple into my life any way I can. But color is more than…
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The Intersection of Advertising and Graphic Design
Advertising is persuasive communication, what better way to enhance it than engaging visuals? Graphic design connects an idea and its delivery, giving advertisements the visual appeal and clarity to captivate audiences and drive action. Advertising and graphic design go hand-in-hand, working together to create compelling messages. The Connection Between Advertising and Graphic Design Advertising brings…
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From Student to Professional: Navigating the Design Transition
Transitioning from a design student to a professional in the field can be an exciting yet challenging experience. Thousands of students shift from the classroom to the office each year—something I’m experiencing right now. Adapting to Professional Environment Entering the workforce can be overwhelming, especially in the design industry, which can be unpredictable and chaotic.…