Well Hello again! This was a really good article about communication & problem solving amongst designers, Techies, & Nonprofits, titled: Good For Nothing? Why Nonprofits, Designers, and Techies Can't Talk to Each Other By Ayça Akin.
More than food for thought, Akin points out problemS we may face when looking to volunteer services. We shouldn't shun ourselves away from Nonprofits because the work is pro bono or difficult to get off the ground. But we should be aware of some of the pitfalls many face when working as the intermediary between Nonprofits and Techies.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
The true truth about design in China.
Watch out world, China is on its way! This already evolving nation is emerging as a design powerhouse propelled by sophisticated design schools. But this rising domestic industry looks like it will be a rich resource for design consultancies in the US. Hopefully these progressive minds aren’t turned into another vehicle for outsourcing.
Read the entire article at businessweek.com
Read the entire article at businessweek.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008
oh YEAH...POWER POINT TIME!
Hello Hello! Happy Valemtimes Day fellow estudiantes :)
Here is my powerpoint slide made into a movie just for you.
I'll go get the pop corn.
Here is my powerpoint slide made into a movie just for you.
I'll go get the pop corn.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
LOGO IDEA
Hello, Hello!
Here is a logo idea I have for the new look of hoveround.
(note: the pink is not permanent)
Here is a logo idea I have for the new look of hoveround.
(note: the pink is not permanent)
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Screenager Research
In order to create a successful brand in today's world advertisers must gear their work towards the evergrowing population of the "Screenagers".
BUT WHAT IS A SCREENAGER?
It's the demographic of 12-18 year olds with the affinity for
electronic communication, computers, phones, television, etc.
Characteristics include:
digital natives, gamers, nomadic communication styles, media variety, collaboration & intelligence, balanced lives, and less reading. They are comfortable in the virtual environment-this digital generation is creating a new world of personalized and mobile news and entertainment. Multi–tasking on a single device is a necessary skill only inproved by the even younger the milennial generation. They are part of a world in constant change and updates. Dialup access need not apply.
Here are some articles on the screenager culture:
Open Blogs, Not Locked Diaries
The Screenager Generation
BUT WHAT IS A SCREENAGER?
It's the demographic of 12-18 year olds with the affinity for
electronic communication, computers, phones, television, etc.
Characteristics include:
digital natives, gamers, nomadic communication styles, media variety, collaboration & intelligence, balanced lives, and less reading. They are comfortable in the virtual environment-this digital generation is creating a new world of personalized and mobile news and entertainment. Multi–tasking on a single device is a necessary skill only inproved by the even younger the milennial generation. They are part of a world in constant change and updates. Dialup access need not apply.
Here are some articles on the screenager culture:
Open Blogs, Not Locked Diaries
The Screenager Generation
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