What constitutes an original idea, based on a similar concept? What is your...
The Tenfold Collective: Originality is something people like to talk about a lot. And we all have our own hopes centered around it. It’s an artist / designer preoccupation, one that makes you feel very...
View ArticleHow much of the inspiration for your work would you say comes from the...
Pierini Partners: When I work in a new layout, I always take the client’s vision into account. I don’t believe in inspiration as a mystic phenomenon. I’ll translate it into the designer’s ability to...
View ArticleDo you believe in global design? Do you think the unification of...
Hexanine: With these visual design borders softening, it’s a great thing when we’re talking about the unification of signage and a shared visual language—especially when it comes to things like safety...
View ArticleWhat do you do when a client insists on deviating from your creative process?...
Bruce Stanley: I try to allow client collaboration within my process. This hopefully removes the “deviation” and they feel they are part of the process, taking ownership in the results. Most clients...
View ArticleWhat steps do you take to ensure objectivity within your process?
Dion Star: I’m not entirely sure that I do. I’d challenge the reliance of objectivity within the design process. Design must serve a purpose but I believe it must also mean something to the designer....
View ArticleHow does your design process differ when you work on your personal projects?
Gary Wiese: My process differs slightly on personal projects—but not too much. I think it boils down to a matter of mindset. On personal projects, the objective isn’t to solve a particular problem,...
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