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Understanding Mood Boards: A Designer’s Essential Tool
Understanding Mood Boards: A Designer’s Essential Tool
In the world of design, mood boards play a crucial role in establishing a cohesive visual direction and facilitating effective…
Abang Edwin SA
Mar 31
User-Centered vs Human-Centered Design: Understanding the Crucial Differences
User-Centered vs Human-Centered Design: Understanding the Crucial Differences
Many people use the terms “user-centered design” and “human-centered design” interchangeably, thinking they refer to the same concept…
Abang Edwin SA
Mar 23
The Semantic Power of Product Design: How Products Communicate Meaning
The Semantic Power of Product Design: How Products Communicate Meaning
Products are more than just functional objects — they are communicative artifacts that convey meaning, evoke emotions, and shape user…
Abang Edwin SA
Mar 11
Evolving Definitions: A Conversation about Product Design and Industrial Design
Evolving Definitions: A Conversation about Product Design and Industrial Design
The world of design is constantly changing, and the terms we use to describe different roles within it can sometimes struggle to keep pace…
Abang Edwin SA
Mar 3
Understanding the Nuances: Design Thinking vs. Double Diamond Approach
Understanding the Nuances: Design Thinking vs. Double Diamond Approach
In the realm of problem-solving methodologies, two terms often come into the spotlight: Design Thinking and the Double Diamond approach…
Abang Edwin SA
Feb 16
The Power and Peril of Narrative in Design: Building Trust and Avoiding Manipulation
The Power and Peril of Narrative in Design: Building Trust and Avoiding Manipulation
Imagine sitting down for a casual conversation with a designer, discussing not just the latest trends and software, but delving into the…
Abang Edwin SA
Feb 8
Is Design Thinking Just Designer Babble? Or a Collaboration Catalyst?
Is Design Thinking Just Designer Babble? Or a Collaboration Catalyst?
This morning, I, a designer and also design educator, found myself chuckling along to Natasha Jen’s YouTube video titled “Design Thinking…
Abang Edwin SA
Feb 3
Think Outside the Box (or Bike Crate): VanMoof’s Genius Packaging Hack
Think Outside the Box (or Bike Crate): VanMoof’s Genius Packaging Hack
In a world obsessed with efficiency, sometimes the most effective solutions lurk in the shadows of the unexpected. Take VanMoof, a Dutch…
Abang Edwin SA
Jan 30
How to Run a Thriving Design Business Without Relying on Clients
How to Run a Thriving Design Business Without Relying on Clients
Although it might not be everyone’s cup of creative tea, it may seem paradoxical to think of a design firm without clients given the hustle…
Abang Edwin SA
Jan 28
Design with Feeling: How Emotions Shape the Products We Love
Design with Feeling: How Emotions Shape the Products We Love
This morning, the familiar buzz of student life on campus vibrated with a different energy. A talk show, held as a campus tradition, had…
Abang Edwin SA
Jan 9
Why Your Next Consultant Should Be a Design Thinker
Why Your Next Consultant Should Be a Design Thinker
As a consultant, I’ve seen countless scenarios where clients walk in with a solution, convinced it’s the answer to their woes. Yet, beneath…
Abang Edwin SA
Jan 6
Beyond the Plastic Panic: Rethinking Sustainability in the Packaging Revolution
Beyond the Plastic Panic: Rethinking Sustainability in the Packaging Revolution
Yesterday, while advising a group of passionate entrepreneurs on product and packaging design, I encountered a surprising consensus…
Abang Edwin SA
Jan 3
Natural and Environmental-Minded Design: A Growing Trend
Natural and Environmental-Minded Design: A Growing Trend
Natural and environmental-minded design is a trend that is growing in popularity as people become more aware of the environmental impact of…
Abang Edwin SA
Sep 22, 2023
How The Mind Works with Color in Design
How The Mind Works with Color in Design
Color is a strong tool that can be used to make people feel different things, change how they see things, and even change how they act. In…
Abang Edwin SA
Aug 20, 2023
Design for the Real World: How to Apply the Principles of Human-Centered, Ethical, and Sustainable…
Design for the Real World: How to Apply the Principles of Human-Centered, Ethical, and Sustainable…
Have you ever read Victor Papanek’s book entitled Design For The Real World? This book was first published in 1971. The book is a critique…
Abang Edwin SA
Jul 23, 2023
Exploring Semiotic Theories: Saussure, Peirce, and Barthes
Exploring Semiotic Theories: Saussure, Peirce, and Barthes
In the discipline of design, the issue of meaning is widely discussed, because design is not only an applied art, but also a messenger…
Abang Edwin SA
Jun 29, 2023
Styling vs. Design: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Styling vs. Design: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Styling and design are two terms that are often used interchangeably in the world of fashion, art, and product development. However, they…
Abang Edwin SA
Jun 28, 2023
The Importance of Presentation Skills in the Design Profession
The Importance of Presentation Skills in the Design Profession
In the fast-paced and highly competitive design world, more than possessing exceptional skills and talent is required to stand out…
Abang Edwin SA
Jun 22, 2023
Exploring the Significance of Intuitive Design and Instructions in Defining Good Design
Exploring the Significance of Intuitive Design and Instructions in Defining Good Design
Design is a multifaceted field that influences the functionality, usability, and aesthetics of products and interfaces. When discussing…
Abang Edwin SA
Jun 20, 2023
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