MFA Thesis: Applied Designer

Media: creative coding, research

Tools: InDesign, Illustrator, Figma, p5.js

Goal: expand the perceived value of designers

Recognition: presented initial thesis research at Graphic Content, a conference hosted by AIGA Los Angeles

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Last Updated: December 28, 2024

The true power of graphic designers is realized when we apply our thinking to more than just visual problems.

Our industry’s obsession with “the best” is suffocating our creativity through a linear process.

It’s time for a new way to understand creative projects, one which allows for room to meander.

Design is a labyrinth, not a maze, a mindful creative exploration through skills, projects, collaborators, and insights.

I recently gave a talk titled “Deconstructing ‘Best’: Redefining Success for Designers” at a conference hosted by AIGA Los Angeles.

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