Business

Observed|Essays

Branding the Presidents

A personal projec to brand each of the 44 Presidents of the United States of America.

Debbie Millman|Audio

Jennifer Sterling

Jennifer Sterling on her process, how money should be designed, and the way teaching has influenced her career.

Observed|Collections

The Emergence of Advertising in America

The “Emergence of Advertising in America 1850-1920” collection at the Duke University Library has over 3,300 advertising items and publications dating from 1850 to 1920.

John Foster|Accidental Mysteries

Drawn to Currency

The Accidental Mystery of Tim Prusmack's hand drawn currency.

Debbie Millman|Audio

Cliff Sloan

On this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman interviews Cliff Sloan about everything marketing.

Observed|Events

Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders

“Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders” is a weeklong AIGA professional development program that gives senior-level designers valuable insights into the issues faced by corporate executives.

Observed|New Ideas

Free Desk Here

Free Desk Here is a collaboration initiative set up by Nick Couch to encourage collaboration between design professionals.

Observed|Exhibitions

We The Designers

“We the Designers” is a national exhibition of self-authored graphic design on view through April 5 at the AIGA National Design Center in NYC.

Kate Cullinane|Essays

The Original Paradox

The value of creating new designs, rather than being "original".

Observed|Events

Envisioning Design: Education, Culture, Practice

The Department of Art at the University of Northern Iowa is hosting a symposium April 26-27 called Envisioning Design: Education, Culture, Practice.

Observed|Collections

Flickr Collection of the Week: Signs of Pittsburgh

Bright cursive hope and rust-covered despair, sigils of titans and corner store shingles, the quick and the decaying done for, encomiums to vanished glory and the name of an immortal beer-and-a-shot bar.

Debbie Millman|Audio

Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich

Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich discusses growing up in Brazi, the role of art versus design, and why it is so important to be witty.