General Design
An Online Degree in Design: 5 Things You Should Know
Although I do feel that online degrees are more prevalent than they were ten or even five years ago, I still think that some people don’t fully understand what it takes to earn a degree online. I’m not trying to … Continue reading »
The 25 Best Design Schools from BusinessInsider.com
With so many design schools out there, how do you truly decide what the 25 best design schools are? I don’t believe there is one simple algorithm or mathematical equation that when run, would give you the 25 best design … Continue reading »
Introduction to Design
Designers are distinguished from other artists by why they create. For “pure” artists the end creations are something to be perceived and experienced by observers in the works own unique contexts. When designers create something, they do so with the … Continue reading »
Animation
The Art of Motion Capture Technology: Motion Capture Technician
Computer animation is leaps and bounds ahead of where it was years ago, in large part because of motion capture technology that can map the leaps and bounds of real life people. Motion capture (or “mocap”) is the process where … Continue reading »
Architectural Design
Does the Cost of Architectural Education Create a Barrier to the Profession?
A recent report by the UK Architectural Education Review Group has highlighted the high cost of education as a barrier which prevents less wealthy students from accessing the profession, reveals BDonline. Among a number of concerns raised about the current … Continue reading »
Design Career Profiles: Architect
The design of buildings and spaces — public and private — where people live, work, eat, play, worship, govern, and meet plays an integral role in the development of a society’s culture and an individual’s sense of place. The designer … Continue reading »
Financial Aid
Design School Financial Aid
At private colleges and universities, as well as career-focused schools, the cost for a design education (tuition, room, and board, plus costs for books, supplies, and computer software) can reach as high as $40,000 to $50,000 annually. Funding your education … Continue reading »
Guide to Design: School Costs & Financial Aid
College costs vs. expected financial rewards in the design field are hard to gauge, but are a bit more certain then general study in the arts fields. Monetary risk is again, a personal choice that should be considered among every … Continue reading »
Understanding the FAFSA
There is an abundance of state aid available to students attending private and public schools. But most schools still require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help them determine how much aid is needed and … Continue reading »
Graphic Design
Graphic Design School Rankings
Every year U.S. News & World Report ranks colleges and universities on a variety of different programs and degrees that are offered. In this article we’ll take a look at their rankings for the best graphic design schools in the … Continue reading »
Interview with Carrie Sloat, Graphic Designer
A flair for branding initiatives and package design prowess create the template for this graphic design entrepreneur’s success. A day in the life as the founder of Carrie Sloat Design includes creating brand strategies and product positioning, implementing designs to … Continue reading »
Game Design
The Art of Motion Capture Technology: Motion Capture Technician
Computer animation is leaps and bounds ahead of where it was years ago, in large part because of motion capture technology that can map the leaps and bounds of real life people. Motion capture (or “mocap”) is the process where … Continue reading »
Careers in Video Game Design: Game Designer
If you’re looking for a career that combines artistic creativity with technical know-how, all in an environment that actually encourages hours upon hours of game play, a career in video game design is definitely for you. As the video game … Continue reading »
Game Design Degrees and In-Studio Jobs
Why Work in A Video Game Studio? If you love gaming and are constantly challenging yourself to imagine new worlds, then getting a job in a game design studio is the perfect fit for you. One of the best reasons … Continue reading »
Interior Design
Five Best Interior Design Schools in Chicago
Interior designers design the aesthetics and functional options to fill in the spaces inside houses, office buildings and other facilities. Chicago is rich in institutions for higher education offering degree and other academic programs in this creative and applied arts’ … Continue reading »
Graduate Degrees: Best Interior Design Schools
If you’ve already received your bachelor’s degree in interior design, where do you go from here? With a master’s degree, interior designers can become licensed practitioners. It can also be hard finding a job with an interior design firm right … Continue reading »
Introduction to an Education in Interior Design
For this piece on Interior Design, DesignSchools.com interviewed Mr. David Sprouls, the Director of Admissions at the New York School of Interior Design in New York City. His experience with interior design students should speak volumes for those interested in … Continue reading »
Online
Two Great Online Alternatives to Traditional Web Design Schools
Let me first just say that everything I’m writing in this article is pretty much my personal opinion. Who am I to talk about web design schools and whether it’s better to learn online or at a traditional brick and … Continue reading »
Elite Universities Offering Free Online Courses
What would you think if I told you that you could take courses from Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, and many more of the top universities in the country for free? You would probably think I was crazy, or you would think … Continue reading »
An Online Degree in Design: 5 Things You Should Know
Although I do feel that online degrees are more prevalent than they were ten or even five years ago, I still think that some people don’t fully understand what it takes to earn a degree online. I’m not trying to … Continue reading »
Web Design
The State Of Responsive Web Design
Responsive Web design has been around for some years now, and it was a hot topic in 2012. Many well-known people such as Brad Frost and Luke Wroblewski have a lot of experience with it and have helped us make … Continue reading »
Two Great Online Alternatives to Traditional Web Design Schools
Let me first just say that everything I’m writing in this article is pretty much my personal opinion. Who am I to talk about web design schools and whether it’s better to learn online or at a traditional brick and … Continue reading »
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Featured Design Articles
An Online Degree in Design: 5 Things You Should Know
Although I do feel that online degrees are more prevalent than they were ten or even five years ago, I still think that some people don’t fully understand what it takes to earn a degree online. I’m not trying to … Continue reading »
More Design Articles »The 25 Best Design Schools from BusinessInsider.com
With so many design schools out there, how do you truly decide what the 25 best design schools are? I don’t believe there is one simple algorithm or mathematical equation that when run, would give you the 25 best design … Continue reading »
