Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man

October 16th, 2009 No Comments

Sorry to post two TED videos in a row, but this one is just too good not to share. Self-proclaimed “ad-man” Rory Sutherland takes us on a humorous journey and shows us some examples of how perceived value works and why it is under utilized in today’s society.

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Stefan Sagmeister: The Power of Time Off

October 7th, 2009 No Comments

Living legend and graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister shuts down his studio in New York City for one year every seven years. During this period he and his staff travel and spend time working on projects of a personal nature. In this TED speech Sagmeister explains that the time off has led to innovation not only […]

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How Good Graphic Design Creates Meaning In The Human Brain

July 24th, 2009 No Comments

The brain is wired for graphic design. Throughout human evolutionary history our brains have developed to react to visual stimuli. Knowing how the brain interprets visual information can greatly assist communicators in getting their message across effectively.
We’ve previously learned how good design makes you happy. Now let’s learn how good design creates meaning.
Tom Wujec, a […]

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Jacek Utko: Can design save the newspaper?

May 26th, 2009 No Comments

Jacek Utko explains why design is an important factor in business and also how any designer at any level can make a difference.

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10 TED Talks That Feature Great Graphic Design

January 31st, 2009 No Comments

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an annual conference in Long Beach, California. Each year the world’s foremost thinkers get together to give and listen to speeches. The excellent TED website hosts over 200 of these videos and adds more each day. I try to watch at least one per day. They have broadened my mind, […]

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