Sketch Chalkboard Wallpaper

Posted by on Feb 22, 2012 in Desktop Wallpaper
Sketch Chalkboard Wallpaper

Awhile ago, I create this compilation of drawings from various projects and sketchbooks. I’ve always taken pride in sketching, for me, it’s the best way to work out design problems. I thought this illustration would make a lovely wallpaper so I created this 1920 x 1200 JPG for anyone to download for free. Please enjoy!

The Scale of Wicked Problems

Posted by on Feb 11, 2012 in Design Practice
The Scale of Wicked Problems

Jamer Hunt, Director of Transdisciplinary Design at Parsons, focuses his CreativeMornings/NewYork talk on the subject of scale. From insects to typography and bicycle transport, Jamer explores how changes in scale influence the way we approach problems.   The highlight for me was the analogy Jamer draws from Charles and Ray Eames’ film “Powers of Ten” and the complexity ...

Social Homogenization

Posted by on Feb 10, 2012 in Uncategorized
Social Homogenization

I recently read an article by Jonathan Harris titled “Our Digital Crisis“. In it Jonathan speaks of the rate of developing technology and the decline of individuality and interpersonal connections. I’m not convinced that social internet services are responsible for the homogenization of our culture, I would disagree that social networks “are sensitive neither to individual ...

St. Patrick’s Day

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Graphic Design, Illustration
St. Patrick’s Day

Over the last few days, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Alison Dempario to create this illustration for a fundraising event Alison is coordinating for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Portland, Oregon. I can easily say this is one of the silliest illustrations I’ve drawn, but I had a great time and ...