For the most part I don't really consider myself an artist. I think it's because I'm jealous that real artists have talent. (Designers have talent too, I suppose. Just a different type of talent, a combinative talent of sorts.) Which then begs the question, what is the difference between art and design? I've entertained this … Continue reading Unleashing The Humble Artist Inside
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My Theory on Reincarnation
On a cold afternoon one day, I sat down in my car with my mother and had a heart-to-heart with her on the concept of reincarnation. In the traditional Buddhist teachings, reincarnation was explained as the afterlife. After your physical form passes, your spirit transcends that physical form and takes place in a new vessel. … Continue reading My Theory on Reincarnation
The Creative Process for Creatives Can Get Pretty Creative
Whoever says being creative is a natural process is pretty much lying. Creativity takes lots of energy, guts, emotions, and work. I'm one of the lucky few. I'm paid to be creative. When that happens and I don't feel like I'm being creative enough, pandemonium ensues. (It's all inside of my head at least. See "guilt" … Continue reading The Creative Process for Creatives Can Get Pretty Creative
Empty Pursuits of Happiness?
A mutual friend, with whom I went to design school with, posted a great article on the endeavor to reconnect with his creativity by way of strategic unplugging. The thing about design is that the pursuit of a career in such a florid profession requires a LOT of passion. You have to love what you … Continue reading Empty Pursuits of Happiness?
A Design & Marketing Manifesto: Integrity in Practice
Design and marketing are very powerful at influencing public opinion and consumption patterns. When combined, they are a force to be reckoned with. To much of my chagrin, the world runs on emotion and money. Unfortunately there are people who are puppeteering the show, pulling at the purse strings of an ignorant public that unknowingly … Continue reading A Design & Marketing Manifesto: Integrity in Practice
Hacktivism: When The Mouse > (Pen + Sword)
Long before I began practicing my craft, information technology was positioned to greatly serve our global community. With such a powerful tool free and open to the world, you'd figure that we would have found a way to keep it a safe and sacred place. WRONG! Although a good majority of the Internet is honest-to-goodness … Continue reading Hacktivism: When The Mouse > (Pen + Sword)
Do You Really Need a Degree To Succeed in Graphic Design?
In short...kind of. For people who are unfamiliar with the technology and processes of design -- from the artistic form to the technical know-how necessary to execute ideas -- going to school is one of THE best ways to learn. You have to choose your school carefully though. If you don't, you run the risk … Continue reading Do You Really Need a Degree To Succeed in Graphic Design?
Getting Dressed For Work Is Kind Of A Big Deal
I've always loved dressing up. For some girls, that means whoring out or dressing skanky. For me, it's always meant sophisticated/business casual. I grew up wanting to dress older than I actually was because I wanted to be taken seriously. In high school I was that annoying girl who really wanted to wear cardigans, slacks, … Continue reading Getting Dressed For Work Is Kind Of A Big Deal
A New Semester, A Fresh Start: Resolutions for a New Term
It's finally here. My fresh start. My new beginning. It's kind of like a reincarnation for the academic. Last semester was very rough on the psyche. Not only did I have to withdraw from a class pretty late in the game, I'm quite skeptical of how well I did in my other Advertising Strategy class. … Continue reading A New Semester, A Fresh Start: Resolutions for a New Term
Amara in Training 