Mentoring essays

Reflections. Rewards. Regrets.

For young designers on their individual paths to success, what are some of the challenges that lie ahead? Accomplished designers share personal stories about their career decisions, what has been most gratifying and what they would do differently given the chance. Petrula Vrontikis curated his honest and insightful series of essays about career ups and downs. Read her introduction

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The Wide, Wide World of Graphic Design
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by Rozina Vavetsi
Jan 22, 2010(11)
Design educator Vavetsi prepares students for the real world of designing for clients’ needs, not their own.

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RE: Regrets, Reflections and Rewards
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by Mary Scott
Sep 09, 2009(4)
From teaching crafts to preschoolers to chairing a prestigious design department, Scott has learned that education is a two-way street.

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The Quest for Knowledge
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by Patrick Coyne
Jan 09, 2009(4)
The designer and editor of Communication Arts sees each day as an opportunity to be a cultural sponge.

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Introduction: The Elephant in the (Class)room
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by Petrula Vrontikis
Oct 03, 2008(7)
What can one expect of a graphic design career? Vrontikis introduces the essay series Reflections. Rewards. Regrets.

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For In-house Only
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by Jim Ales
Oct 03, 2008(3)
Not all advice has to be long-winded. Ales delivers his short and sweet.

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Singing the Blues
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by Marian Bantjes
Oct 03, 2008(5)
Despite a rich, fulfilling career, there are things that Bantjes wishes she’d done differently. But maybe that’s a good thing.