April 25, 2013
All around us, we see organizations and communities that need to change. The job for design is everywhere. I would like the people who come through our design education program to become embedded in thousands of places, helping our species evolve from selfish users of resources to expanders and creators of resources. And for that, while there is no “studio” involved, we hope you join us.
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As a mother of two and a full-time art director at Savage, I regularly battle the ups and downs of being a mom in a designer’s world. Although it can be overwhelming at times, it can also be highly rewarding. As everyone handles the balance in their own way, I’ve assembled some thoughts and advice for creative working mothers.
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February 03, 2009
Why is the legacy of Sister Corita Kent so uplifting? Caplan recalls how this devoted designer delighted him with her gift and wisdom.
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December 02, 2008
What constitutes marriage may vary over time and place. But, according to Caplan, collaboration and design have always made a perfect match.
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July 12, 2011
What happens when designers apply their problem-solving skills to socially progressive businesses and causes? In the first of an ongoing series of posts, Laura Weiss shares her experience and points the way for designers considering pro bono projects.
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March 24, 2009
Can new technology be learned at any stage? No matter what type of keyboard he uses, Caplan’s words always compute.
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May 15, 2007
Just how civil is the design profession? Caplan goes ringside and recalls one particularly bellicose moment with Tibor Kalman.
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