I have to admit this post was harder to put together than I expected, 2014 was BUSY! I think the main reason this year is so hard to reflect upon is because I went through so many major changes within such a short period of time. I graduated from college, got engaged, adopted a kitten, and started my career. I was lucky enough to travel to Colorado, Spain, and San Francisco. These are all events which could merit a full paragraph so I will keep things simple. Looking back at 2014 helped me to realize just how lucky I am to be surrounded by such wonderful friends and family. These few pictures barely begin to summarize everything that happened in 2014, but they are some of my favorites.
Pinteresting
Today I decided to share a few images I have recently been inspired by. I try to look through my recent pins every once in awhile to see if any common themes are emerging. This time I noticed pops of blues and corals while scrolling down my feed. I love the idea of being inspired from a wide range of sources and imagery. I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! Feel free to take a look at all of my recent pins.
A10 Jurors Panel
Wow, last night was inspiring. I attended AIGA KC's A10 Jurors Panel featuring Lost Type co-founder Riley Cran, Nessim Higson of IAAH, Kelly Stevens of Seven Creative, handletterer and chalk artist Dana Tanamachi, and Katherine Walker who recently joined the Google Brand Studio. It was amazing to hear each of them speak. Here are a few insights from the evening:
Seek out mentorship.
Find your angle.
Balance work and personal projects.
Make something every day.
Community and design intersect.
Overall, it was a wonderful panel. Thanks again, AIGA KC!
The Top Ten Things I Wish I Knew When I Graduated
With it being Spring of my senior year of college, it seems that almost every day someone asks about my post-graduation plans. I absolutely loved the advice Debbie Millman offers in this Creative Mornings talk. It was the perfect thing to watch in order to help me think about what is truly important as I search for jobs and strive to present myself to future employers to the best of my ability. For anyone whose stage of life aligns with mine, this talk is definitely worth watching.
“I think busy is a four letter word. Busy is a way of organizing your priorities and we use it as a reason to not do something that we really don’t want to do. If you really want to do something, you’ll find the time to do it.”
Dana Tanamachi
Last night in my hand lettering class I was formally introduced to the work of Dana Tanamachi. WIthout a doubt I have seen her chalk lettering before, but her website and collection of work is truly inspiring. I found her recent personal project entitled Flourish to be especially beautiful. I found it fascinating to witness the scale at which she creates her lettering, and wonderful to be able to watch her process. Photos by Eric Ryan Anderson and Andrew Ryan Shepherd.
Designing with Humility
Today I am thankful that AIGA posted videos form their annual design conference. I decided to watch Margaret Gould Stewart, the director of product design at Facebook, speak on designing with humility. Her thoughts on designing for massive platforms that millions throughout the world interact with each day offered insights I found inspiring. Definitely worth taking a look at:
