Survey of Graphic Design History

by | Jan 31, 2015 | history of graphic design

  Thank you for agreeing to participate in this survey. This survey is being used to collect information about graphic design history courses. The survey results will be included in my MFA thesis on the pedagogies of graphic design history. While our ideals are important, for this survey I am interested in what is truly being covered in design history courses. The link will open in a new window, please download to complete the fillable PDF form. There are 10 questions which should take about 15 minutes to complete. Once finished save as GD_survey_yourname (or other indicator if you wish to remain anonymous) and return to victoria_redtruck@mac.com. Click here GD Survey (this will take you to the link for downloading)...

Friss

by | Jun 26, 2013 | newest work

First go at typeface design . . .Designed for  SCAD Typeface Design class. Excellent experiment – much more to learn especially on the finer engineered details of FontLab and typeface development. Had fun trying to create a unique typeface that was reminiscent of the past, specifically vintage labels. The word friss is Hungarian for fresh. Will eventually give this another go – would like the typeface to be a bit more organic, it is also incomplete however it is a ‘real’ typeface that one could download and use like any...

Teaching design. . .

by | Jun 23, 2013 | design thinking

Over the next year I will be writing and researching a great deal about design education.  My blog will serve as a place to gather thoughts and share information. Currently I am a FT instructor at a community college. I have taught for seven years, both at a one year career school and at community college. At this juncture I am also responsible for the graphic design department which is a new experience on which my explorations will be built as I make my way through my...