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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andy Warhol— From A to B and Back Again
This exhibition—the first Warhol retrospective reconsiders the work of one of the most inventive, influential, and important American artists.
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.