Featured ID Student: Senior Sarah Blott

Sarah Blott, who is currently interning at GE and will be returning with the senior class next year, was gracious enough to send a very merry christmas blog interview my way. Enjoy some great advice on what it is like designing for a huge giant like GE as well as her top three most creepiest christmas songs. 

“…but knowing how to apply them (skill sets) in design takes experience followed by a certain period of humility. The more that novice designers like us realize how little we know, the faster our minds will accept and utilize new ideas.”

Layouts, Graphic Design, and Portfolio Tips

 

A few Juniors and Seniors were lending helping hands towards the end of the quarter with layouts and graphic design and I thought it may be worth sharing some of the essential ideas, tips, and advice for presenting your work concerning ID.

Graphic design is not easy but a few bits of knowledge are crucial when it comes to presenting your work. Here are a few tips and resources to consider when laying out your work from the industrial design student’s perspective. Also check out this link from Smashing Magazine, some very nice layouts inspiration. ( Photo Credit / Freelance Folder )

12.04.09 - “Production”

A huge thanks to all who came out and supported the WWU IDSA Student Chapter Friday at Mindport. “Production” was a huge success and the turn out exceeded all expectations. Check out photos from the event at our flickr page WWUIDSA. A special thanks to Sheri Wright from 4th Corner Frames, AnMorgan and Tallie from Mindport, and all of you who stopped by, submitted photos, and helped out.

3 Things to Do Over Winter Break

 
1. Veg. Out - There is a reason why they call it a break: don't think about school/design. At least for a while. If you start thinking about the review, classes, jobs, etc..stop, eat 4 high caloric cookies from grandma + an egg nog latte, throw in Muppets Christmas Carol, and sleep for 12 hours. You'll feel better about yourself.