“Renowned graphic designer Michael Bierut claims that he’s not creative. Instead, he likens his job to that of a doctor who tends to patients – “the sicker, the better.” Digging into the 86 notebooks he’s kept over the course of his career, Bierut walks us through 5 projects – from original conception to final execution – extracting a handful of simple lessons (e.g. the problem contains the solution; don’t avoid the obvious) at the foundation of brilliant design solutions.” – http://the99percent.com

http://lawsofsimplicity.com/

Maeda’s Blog

http://www.maedastudio.com

Watch his Ted Talks: The Simple Life:

http://www.ted.com/talks/john_maeda_on_the_simple_life.html

For those of you who are interested, I will begin posting new things that I learn and experience here to share with you on a regular basis. I know when I was in school, I wanted to read up on other creatives experiences and learn from it — so I hope I can provide that for you here.

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On the flipside, these are some of the campaigns that I have taken part in during my time here so far:

Old Spice
www.oldspice.com
(Wireframes + Design)

Career Builder – Anonymous Tip Giver
www.anonymoustipgiver.com
(Wireframes + Design)

Coraline: Bobinsky vs. Bobinsky
(Design – Standard Banners + Rich Banners)

Coraline: Bobinsky Stuck in Banner
(Design – Standard Banners + Rich Banners)

Kobe 4 Banners
(Design – Standard Banners + Rich Banners)

Learn more about Jacek Utko

Aside from that, my schedule today was quite hectic.. not including what had happened the night before… this is how it went:

6AM - Dashed back home from M.Suplido’s place

6:05AM - Cleaned up apt a bit since fam was coming in town, showered, prepped and packed everything that was needed for the big show

8:45AM - Out the door and off to AIPD.

9AM: At school unpacking and setting up my little corner.

Here is the floor setup:

This is what my actual station looked like:

11:30AM: Professionals begin to trickle in.

12:30ish: Def busy chit chatting with tons of people. Probably peak time is around here… It lasted up to about 1:50PM

1:50PM – 3PM: probably the last hour or so was the longest hour of the day. Feet started hurting, hunger started to really tap in…

3:15PM: Packed up and loaded back into n3mo{my car}

IN BETWEEN: LISTENED TO A SHOCKING/UNBELIEVABLE PHONE MESSAGE… {Heart racing, excitement boost, adrenaline to the max, “all i wanna do is celebrate” feeling running through my head}

3:40PM: Arrive at Tiffany Center on 14th and Morrison for graduation ceremony. yes still stoked.

4PM: Began my walk… As a graduate.. again.. Stoked

4:15ish: Brian B. gives me a heads up that my tassel thingy was on the wrong side.. {Oops! I was just ready to be done }

4:40ish: Laura Feraco gives her speech!!!!! YAY!!!!! She did a fantastic job! I’m so proud of her!!!! She conquered one of her biggest fears and what better time than this to do that right? I’m so sad that she’s leaving for Alaska. She’ll do great over there. I just know it! Hi Laura!

5:10ish.. Grad over. Tons of pictures with fam bam

Later on was.. Dinner with fam at Macaroni Grill and then took them shopping for a bit. Mom, pops, sister, inlaws, nephew went back to OLY and Bro+Wife+Son+Daughter is here tonight so we can go shopping tomorrow! I guess in about 8 hours.

Overall, it was a fantastic day and I want to thank everyone who made it out and made my graduation 10 times better and for your support. I really couldn’t have done it without you!

End. CVo

Voism #1: “Who needs a tool
set when you can use a
can opener as a hammer.“
~C. Brubaker

Some more photos of the day:

now i’m a zombie. off to Cotes Kokes now!