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Designers Resilient In Adversity
A GDUSA reader poll sponsored by Verso Corporation, papermakers extraordinaire, reveals a surprisingly positive can-do attitude among graphic designers in the face of adversity.
Six Creatives Rethinking The Business Of Design
In this mercurial moment, how are designers pivoting to meet the changing world head-on? Neenah explores that question in Rethink Everything, an editorial promotion designed by Design Army, that tells the stories of six creative pioneers taking on the challenge.
Message from the Sponsor: Verso Corporation
We are with you. We are better together. We are ready when you are. We are Verso.
Takeaway #1: Adapting Nimbly to the Challenge
Designers have continued to execute client projects even during the height of the crisis, mostly by setting up home offices.
Takeaway #2: Embracing Remote Working
Designers expect that the pandemic pause will permanently change where and how – and perhaps why – they work.
Takeaway #3: Hopeful About the Future
Designers are hopeful, even confident, about the long term value and viability of the graphic design business.
Takeaway #4: Bright Spots in the Darkness
Readers report a greater appreciation of family, friends, work-life balance, along with passions for creativity and for their chosen profession.
Takeaway #5: Print Means Human Connection
Respondents believe that, once the coronavirus crisis recedes, traditional modes and materials will have a renaissance.
Reimagining Design Education
Duke Greenhill of Savannah College of Art & Design on how the institution is redefining virtual learning and its students are reimagining design during the global pandemic.
Steve Crafts
Steve Crafts is the founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Place Creative Company.
Pum Lefebure
Pum Lefebure is an award-winning creative director, savvy business leader, and trendsetter.
Jon Vallance
As Creative Director, Jon Vallance has run the San Francisco Pearlfisher studio since 2018.
Shutterstock Celebrates Oscars With Reimagined Movie Posters
Shutterstock has launched its eighth annual Oscar Pop! poster series to celebrate the best picture nominees in the 92nd Academy Awards.
Carlos Caicedo
Three-time David Ogilvy Award Winner Carlos Caicedo knows the power behind a compelling story.
John Glasgow
John Glasgow guides New York ideas-led brand design agency Vault49.
Nakita M. Pope
Nakita M. Pope is the Chief Chick and Principal Brand Strategist at Branding Chicks.
Jamie McCathie
Jamie is a veteran at Turner Duckworth for over 13 years, and collected many industry accolades.
Xi Alice Zong
Xi Alice Zong is an award-winning graphic designer at Apple.
Kelli Miller
Kelli Miller is executive creative director and partner at And/Or.
Joel Krieger
Joel is endlessly fascinated by what can be accomplished through collaboration.
Max Allers
Max Allers is creative director at Max Marketing Communications.
Gerardo Ortiz
Gerardo Ortiz is a designer, cyclist, speaker and serial entrepreneur with a fresh perspective.
Julie Beall
Julie Beall lives and breathes design.
Mike Skrzelowski
Mike has over 20 years of global brand design experience leading design and innovation programs.
Dylan Mulvaney
Dylan Mulvaney’s expertise lies in translating a brand’s core values, strategy, and voice into striking visual executions. As an Art Director at Gretel,
Connie Fry
Connie runs cfk creative, volunteers as a speaker, Helpline Specialist, and facilitator for adult children support.
Dave Zamba
Dave Zamba has spent the last 25 years, and is Creative Director at Prosek Partners.
Clark Goolsby
Clark works with a wide range of brands as creative strategist and a visionary leader.
Nicte Cuevas
Nicte Cuevas has worked with several national and international companies through massive rebrands.
Mika Owens
Mika Owens joined Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv as a designer in 2013.
Sarah Berkheimer
Sarah is a thinker, a listener, an illustrator, a communicator and a puzzle solver at Cactus.
Robert Scully
Robert has received many awards for his designs and also has been published in several design books.
Claudia Roeschmann
Claudia Roeschmann runs the Communication Design program at Texas State University.
Jay Simon
Jay attributes his success to his process-minded and forward-thinking approach.
Phill Rees
Phill Rees is a Design Director for FITCH in its NYC office.
Adam Taylor
Adam Taylor runs a design and marketing agency in Red Bank NJ.
Patience F Williams
Patience is a New England native who started and built her graphic design career in New York City.
Donna Bonavita
Donna Bonavita approaches design reflecting how she was taught to listen, acknowledge and appreciate.
Lori Murphy
Lori is a visual thinker and passionate about developing a unique visual language for each of her clients.