Queering Design Education
— A must-read interview on the AIGA Eye on Design blog covering inclusive ways to approach teaching design, taking away the hierarchy in the classroom, and fostering community.
Frank Chimero on design criticism
— This is an exceptional list of tips & techniques for productive design criticism by Frank Chimero. I learned some of these points in practice in design school, but it’s helpful to remind ourselves of smart ways to conduct and respond to critique, primarily when working in a team.
The People Who Keep the Design World Running are the Ones We Rarely See
— Fascinating article on the people we don't see who keep design agencies running behind-the-scenes. I also just finished reading AIGA Eye on Design’s first ever magazine issue, and it includes lots of articles related to this core theme of “invisible”.
Do Artists and Designers Have an Obligation To Be Political?
— Interesting and important essay by Grace Chin on Design*Sponge.
A Designer’s Code of Ethics by Mike Monteiro
— This is an essential read for all designers on the Dear Design Student advice publication.
Hello Mr. on AIGA Eye on Design
— AIGA Eye on Design has a new story up about Hello Mr.’s new membership model. This is an elegant solution to growing a community beyond the printed page.
Diversity in Design Infographic
— Timothy Hykes designed a wonderful infographic on diversity in the design industry for the Google & AIGA 2016 Design Census.