Posts filed under ‘Sustainable Design’
Design: Before and After
Friend or Foe: The Computer
What Happened to Design?
I can’t decide what to title this post. I have many feelings about this particular subject, and I’m not sure where I want them to land.
The subject is the computer and how it has affected design. There are positive and negative effects, but I think I’ll talk about the negative ones today. I’m in that kind of mood.
I’ll start this semi-rant out with a preamble: I’m a traditionally-trained designer, and was schooled in the pre-computer aided design era. So naturally, I view the computer as a tool. Like a pencil or a ruling pen. (I’ve lost half the audience with that one). The computer is an aid to my design; it does not drive it. (more…)
Add comment May 9, 2013
Sensible Design for Our Changing World
I’m a huge fan of sensible design for our changing world. As a designer, I often struggle with the negative impact of my profession on the environment, and for years, I’ve been working to minimize it. I try to do my part – I keep learning, keep preaching to our clients, and continue trying to make a difference.
1 comment July 7, 2011
