Extra Bold
— I’m enjoying this new book, Extra Bold, which covers all sorts of practical ideas and stories about DEI in our design industry. It feels like the career handbook I’ve needed all my life.
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.
AIGA Design Futures
— This incredibly insightful research project by AIGA landed in my inbox a couple of days ago. AIGA says the intent is “to help designers and educators anticipate and prepare for the future, to lead change in their offices and schools, and to make each phase of their careers a learning opportunity rather than a fixed reality.”
Curiosity, hard work, and finding a passion: my path to web design
— Since I am newly graduated and feeling extra reminiscent of my time at school, I thought it would be fun to share the story of how I got into my field. Below is a condensed timeline of how I found my fit in web and user experience design.