Category Archives: Design
Digital Design / User Experience
After critiquing a beginning design class yesterday at the University of Anchorage Alaska, I feel inspired to share this article from Fast Co. Design… Not because the class had anything to do with interaction design or digital media, but for … Continue reading
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Judging Object Runway, Season 3
I just had the pleasure of judging Object Runway, put on by The International gallery of Contemporary Art. The event successfully merged high fashion, contemporary art and works full of humor. 65 pieces of wearable art were showcased on the … Continue reading
Filed under Alaska, Community Involvement, Design
Beauty Mark by Headron Collider
My friend, Jontue Hollingsworth made a self promotional poster series that “focuses on the idea of brand identification and what we as humans determine as beautiful. A beauty mark sets you apart from the rest in an instant.” As one … Continue reading
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Olberding White Architects: New Website
Erica and Liz who co-founded Olberding White Architects already had a great established reputation with construction contractors, and are often approached by contractors looking for a design/build partner. They wanted to furthermore convey that they are progressive, independent thinkers who … Continue reading
Filed under Alaska, Awards & Recognition, Design, Website Design
The Aftermath: National Design Conference Pivot
I just returned from the bi-annual AIGA design conference, which was held in 100°F Phoenix this year. Can I just say the conference blew my mind? First of all, the people attending these conferences live and breathe for design, not … Continue reading
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An ode to Finnish design
The Helsinki Design Week started today, so what’s more appropriate than to honor a great Finnish designer? The above designs are a taste of the work by talented (and beautiful) Sanna Annukka. She is the designer behind some of the … Continue reading
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Stefan Bucher: Lecture in Anchorage
You’re in Anchorage. You love visuals that move you. You like monsters. Yeah? You shouldn’t be missing this lecture by Stefan Bucher, creator of the Daily Monster®, presented by AIGA Alaska. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Anchorage … Continue reading
Filed under AIGA Alaska, Alaska, Community Involvement, Design
Copenhagen Design Week
The 2011 Copenhagen Design Week is almost coming to a closing, but I want to highlight one great initiative out of all of the brilliant events, the world’s biggest design award, INDEX: Design to Improve Life. “At INDEX:, we dream … Continue reading
Filed under Denmark, Design, Sustainability
My Bookshelf: The Designful Company
Here’s one more Marty Neumeier book to make you rethink how you either run your business or how you help other businesses grow. I read this on my way to Jamaica, it’s a quick read, well-written and easy to understand. … Continue reading
Filed under AIGA Alaska, Books, branding, Design
AIGA Alaska Board Retreat
Yesterday, we had our annual AIGA Alaska Board Retreat. During this all-day meeting we briefly talk about the past year, and go over some major pre-planned tasks at hand, this year we specifically talked about our upcoming annual design competition, … Continue reading
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Within The Wild Adventure Lodges
I’m proudly announcing the launch of a brand new website for a long time client of mine, Within The Wild Adventure Lodges. Kirsten and Carl Dixon have been running their full-service Alaskan backcountry adventure lodges since 1983 with great success. … Continue reading
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My Bookshelf: The Brand Gap
I read this book on my way to Denmark. It’s a must read for everyone who works for a company or has ever worked for a company: The Brand Gap. That’s it folks. It’s a pleasure to read, relevant and … Continue reading
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