Archive for April '09

“It Takes All Kinds” or “Maybe You Can’t Design” »

Apr. 17th, 2009

Part seven in the Design series of collaborative conversation exercises. Matthew Stublefield explains how design ability isn’t everything, and that other skillsets exist to compliment visual representation.

It’s The Thought That Counts »

Apr. 15th, 2009

Part six in the our Design series of collaborative conversation exercises. Matthew Stublefield examines the content behind the presentation, and how design serves little purpose without something of quality to promote.

Design As A Weapon »

Apr. 7th, 2009

Part five in the latest series of collaborative conversation exercises. We explore a bit more about the alternate uses and definitions of design, specifically in regard to how it is used in propaganda, politics, and warfare.

Poor Design Stymies Communication »

Apr. 4th, 2009

Part four in the latest series of collaborative conversation exercises. Matthew Stublefield takes a look at how design affects communication – from a writer’s standpoint. “Just like in poetry, the goal of anything design-related is to communicate an idea. If you’re not communicating, you’re failing.”