An interesting site on “the relation between communication design and service design, starting from the observation of the existing practices in the field of service design. The critical points and the opportunities concerning the use of communication tools during a service design process also emerged.” Service Design Tools
Mexican popular culture
Apr 29, ’12
1:06 PM
I recently picked up a book I’ve had for a while: El Super (reviewed by Design Boom) by Kurt Hollander. The essay and accompanying photos on vernacular packaging designed for local markets is interesting. As a big fan of Mexican popular culture I was mesmerized once again and it brought me back to thinking why I love the visual expression, language, and graphics evident throughout everyday items. El Super is inspiring me to get back to the origins rather than the periphery, where I have been hanging out for a while—too many distractions from this. I’m happy summer is coming along.
Icograda Design Education Manifesto 2011 book launched
Nov 22, ’11
3:43 PM
image: fabrica
The Icograda Design Education Manifesto 2011 was launched on 27 October 2011 at the Icograda General Assembly 24 in Taipei, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei).
“The Design Education Manifesto 2011 is a fruit of a 2-year-long process engaging some of the most prominent design education experts from around the world. The final output addresses the needs and desires of the future of design education in a world both converging and expanding” said Omar Vulpinari, Icograda President Elect and Co-chair of the Manifesto update.
Immigration in Yucatán
Nov 19, ’11
9:57 AM
It is estimated that 153,000 yucatecans immigrate. Many to neighboring Quintana Roo to work in tourism and related industries. Most immigrate to the United States from rural towns and to the west coast – which is why, in San Francisco there is a “Maya Town.”
Moringa Powder Labels
Nov 5, ’11
3:41 PM
A project we worked on with Impala Development Group in Swaziland to package and sell Moringa powder, which is a highly nutritional, low-cost food supplement.
Mili Designs: Mexican Inspired Pillows
Oct 15, ’11
11:08 AM
I’ve always been interested in textiles. Now what I find interesting is a preservation of traditional cultural practices and a reinvention of these for the contemporary/global market. I saw these pillows by Mili Designs on the Fab.com site.