The term “blog” used loosely - a mix of lists and short-form ramblings. Mostly relating to art & design but often an outlet for when mercury is in retrograde 🪐


Simple portfolio advice
Amel Afzal Amel Afzal

Simple portfolio advice

As an ADP-list mentor, I’ve become fond of the community. Recently scrolling the newsletter, I found "This portfolio guide will land you interviews" by Felix Lee—a simple and effective gem worth sharing.

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Evolving the Olympic brand
Amel Afzal Amel Afzal

Evolving the Olympic brand

For 125 years, the Olympic Games have conveyed a message of inclusivity, universality and hope. The IOC hired a Canadian agency to help propel the Olympic brand into the future by creating a comprehensive design system that balances consistency and flexibility.

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Designing for businesses at Spotify
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Designing for businesses at Spotify

Designing for B2B (business-to-business) requires a different set of considerations compared to B2C (business-to-consumer) design. Here are some important factors to keep in mind when designing for B2B.

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Debbie Millman ✗ Spotify Design
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Debbie Millman ✗ Spotify Design

Late last year I was in Barcelona for Spotify’s Design Days and had the pleasure of hearing Debbie Millman speak as our keynote. I’m still fangirling and you’re going to hear all about it.

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When Did Design Stop Being “Multidisciplinary?”
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When Did Design Stop Being “Multidisciplinary?”

To be a multidisciplinary designer today signals a prestige, a privilege even. It’s for those who feel confident enough, or financially secure enough, to move beyond the assembly line and choose their own projects, to move from interest to interest.

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The Pencil is Key
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The Pencil is Key

The Pencil Is a Key is an exhibition at the Drawing Center in NYC displaying historical and contemporary drawings by incarcerated people from all over the globe.

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Monotype & Commercial Type at Hearst
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Monotype & Commercial Type at Hearst

It was a heavy type-week at Hearst and a real treat having Monotype and Commercial Type come in and talk to us. Heres my little round up of the two inspiring chats.

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Parsons School of Design Centennial
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Parsons School of Design Centennial

Amel is on the alumni board at Parsons. In celebrating The New School’s centennial, the institution is opening our doors to communities here and around the world.

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