Founder and Creative Director at CARNEVALEEducation: BFA Design ‘95, Carnegie Mellon University When did you first see design as a career possibility? I’ve always been a “drawing while I’m thinking” type person, and in high school, that meant sketching Air Jordans, ski boots, and cars in the margins of my notebooks. As I was exploring […]

In November, West Michigan Graphic Design Archives hosted an event, Explore and Celebrate the Power of Design, at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. It was inspired by the Weathering Emotions exhibit, which aims to help children understand and express emotions. The exhibit resulted from collaboration among CARNEVALE, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, and the nonprofit […]

In mid-October, West Michigan Design Archives offered a sale of posters, books, other printed materials, amenities, and more, all to raise funds for the redevelopment of the archives website and other programs. Items eagerly perused by designers and students and admirers of design included Herman Miller picnic posters, John Massey prints, Eames House of Cards, […]

Executive Creative Director, PeopledesignEducation: BFA Design, Carnegie Mellon University Did you always know you wanted to pursue Graphic Design?  No, I didn’t know what design or graphic design was until I started searching for colleges. In an Asian household, you’re either a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. I wasn’t going to be one of those, so […]

Join us at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum on November 18, from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. to Explore and Celebrate the Power of Design, highlighting collaboration and the creative process. We’ll tour the Weathering Emotions Exhibit, which includes immersive technology and multi-sensory interactivity: voice-guided mindful movement, dynamic weather sound clouds, wind tunnels, responsive lighting and […]