Monthly Archives: June 2011

Typography in Indian Languages

Following my four months teaching as a Fulbright lecturer at four institutions in India, I wrote an article about the typography project I had adapted for the four design programs. The article was published in Visible Language, vol. 37, no. … Continue reading

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Graphic Design curriculum change at NC State

This diagram (clearer in paper) is the framework for the new Graphic Design curriculum at NC State, rolled out beginning in fall 2007. Silas Munro and I taught the junior studio on “Systems” in fall 2008 and reported on the … Continue reading

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Designer stats

“Who are we? Where are we going?” AIGA in Chicago, Spring 1993. Short piece based on research conducted using AIGA membership roster. Questionnaire was sent out to all members; response rate was 48% (that is excellent, for you wonks). I … Continue reading

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“…Messy History vs Neat History”

“Toward an expanded view of women in graphic design: messy history vs neat history,” Visible Language, Fall 1994. Read the article here.

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“Cipe Pineles: a life of design”

This 1999 book provides the only full story of Pineles’ life and work, from immigration from Austria as a teenager, through education at Pratt, working for Dr. Agha, first independent woman art director for several magazines, teaching at Parsons, and … Continue reading

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