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technology vs tradition

Posted by Aprile on 2009.01.21:

I did this for a class, it is very loosely based on this article found via Quill & Quire, about how new technology is making authors look a little less sharp, and making it easier for us to see their flaws.

After spending hours toiling away on a computer illustration, I threw it all away and made this in 15 minutes. This is how you get your homework done the FASTEST! (Omit first step).

So the title is "technology vs. tradition" (as in Amazon Kindle vs. the real live thing), and the fact that I scrapped my first idea and reverted to the basics just makes this make even more sense.

It's late, and I'm rambling.

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the principles of uncertainty

Posted by Aprile on 2008.10.29:



I was hoping to see Maira Kalman's keynote at the RGD DesignThinkers conference yesterday (where I was volunteering), but didn't get a chance. I did go to a few talks, which were great, but I was hoping to meet at least ONE design celebrity.

I had been planning to buy Maira's book for a while, and it seemed like the best time when she was doing book signings. So yay! (I'm selfish, I know, it's made out to me).

I also have a new job, which is great. I've been unemployed for almost two months now. Not that it was all bad, it's the first time I got to really relax in 2 years! It's at Chapters, and I've worked with the company before, so I know I'll enjoy it. Wish me luck!

xo

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