Category Archives: Design For Students
7 Ways Designers Can Get Their Foot in the Door
Posted on 06'12 Nov
This is a collaborative guest article between Jamie Wayne* and I. Whether you’re a graphic design student or a young professional, getting your foot in the door is not as simple as it sounds. Taking the first step requires initiative, [..]
6 Simple But Important Tips for Design Students
Posted on 03'12 Jul
Life as a graphic design student can be difficult, however you can get through your studies successfully, by putting the right strategies in place. Here are a few simple, but important tips to keep in mind as a design student. [..]
Future of Web Design Conference – Day 1 Review
Posted on 07'11 Nov
A few weeks back I announced the 2011 Future of Web Design Conference being held in NYC and today I attended Day 1 of the event. Below is a summary of the talks I attended. As a disclaimer, these notes [..]
The Value of Education in Design
Posted on 06'11 Oct
This guest post is contributed by Lauren Bailey. – I’m all for determined do-it-yourself careers. There is something almost awe inspiring about strapping on your boots and thrusting yourself into a competitive career with only your experiences and the world [..]
Europe’s New Design Job Hotspots
Posted on 17'11 Aug
This is a guest article contributed by Sam Toman. – In a recent New York Times piece, the editors asked a panel of talking heads to speculate on where Earnest Hemingway would go if he were alive today. Their answers [..]
A Must Know Salary Negotiation Tip
Posted on 10'11 Jul
Over the past few weeks I’ve been job hunting in New York and during this time, I’ve been researching a lot on how to negotiate salaries. One of the best tips I picked up, was when you are asked to [..]
Top US Design Programs & Tips for Choosing One
Posted on 11'11 Jan
A question I often get asked via email is “Which graphic design school / university should I attend?”. To be honest it’s a very hard question to answer as everyone has different needs, however, today we have Brian Jenkins* here [..]