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Milton Glaser: Art is Work

Milton Glaser

Where am I going with design? That’s a hard question, because none of us has really the ability to understand our path until it’s over.

My idea about graphic designers and social commentary is that, that is part of the practice. I’ve always believed that, because you have access to peoples’ minds and you communicate to people… there is a corresponding responsibility – the responsibility of being a good citizen.

This post includes a short video interview with Milton Glaser.

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The 5 hats of graphic designers

Five hats of graphic design

Before computers entered the mix, the production of print material was firmly in the hands of graphic designers and printers. It took a very clued-in client to have any idea about the print-production process. Therefore, people were mentally prepared to pay substantial amounts for their logo designs, brochures and annual reports.

That was then. Now, however, things are very different.

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How ethical are your design practices?

design ethics

Do you work with a client whose product or values you don’t agree with? If, for example, you’re , would you take on Marlboro as a design client?

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How to effectively advertise musicians

Question: how do you advertise an event that features some of the world’s finest musicians?
Answer: with a stunning piece of visual artistry.

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What’s your favourite graphic design book?

Share your favourite graphic design books to give a starter point for student graphic designers.

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How important are laws of design?

Designers have been creating laws and rules for as long as I’ve been learning, but just how important are they to you?

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Light drawing and light writing

Light drawing by Lichtfaktor

Light-drawing and light-writing is getting a fair bit of attention lately. Take these two commercials (below) for Sprint (also seen on Marc Schiller’s blog). Quite creative don’t you think?

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When do you consider you are a successful designer?

So, when do you consider you are a successful designer?
Tara at the Graphic Design Blog recently asked me this question after a conversation with Lauren Marie.
Lauren had this to say:
I struggle a lot with seeing other designers who have been around for five, 10 or 35 years and thinking “Gosh, I wish I my designs [...]

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How do you write a design brief?

Graphic design brief

When you’re dealing with a graphic or logo design project, it’s vital to write a detailed design brief at the very beginning. There are two main reasons for this…

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The world’s best logo designers?

Families logo

Are these some of the world’s best logo designers? There are many other iconic logo designers, but these are names associated with some of the best logos around. Leave your thoughts, objections or suggestions by typing a comment.

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