Edited by Steven Heller.
All art and design schools and university programs in the United States during the age of COVID-19 have had to develop alternative methods of teaching students. Although there has not been a one-size-fits-all solution, various forms of complete or partial remote learning have been in effect for almost a year. When the pandemic ends—and it will—educators will have to decide how to integrate at least some of the new approaches with the old. We asked a medley of teachers and chairpersons from a variety of schools to answer two questions about the imminent future. Read the full article here >
TDC Member of the Month
Douglas Davis builds creative bridges. His deep understanding of how to connect people to ideas to culture has been the basis of his design and strategy career. In this month’s interview, we discussed the importance of family, community, and belief in the self—and how to bring more Black kids into the world of type. Click to read the full interview >
[Podcast & YouTube] The Future of Design Education & The Business of Design with Douglas Davis
In this bonus episode, we have Douglas Davis join us, Jacob Cass & Matt Davies, to discuss the current state of design education and what it takes to remain relevant as we evolve as creatives in these disruptive and turbulent times. We explore his book, Creative Strategy & The Business of Design as well as the future of design. There has never been a more timely episode. Douglas Davis is a strategist, author and professor at the New York City College of Technology, a part of the The City University of New York. He holds the chair for the BFA in Communication Design and has a through background in marketing, creative strategy and art direction. This is a deep dive into the changing dynamics and how they will affect how we teach learn and develop talent. Listen or watch here >
How to find a common language for creative feedback
Break down the language barrier.
Too much frustration can arise from a language disconnect between creatives and business leaders. But both the creative and business sides of a company must learn to speak each other’s language if they want to succeed.
Tune in to our next Real Creative Leadership episode to join Adam Morgan and Douglas Davis as they discuss how designers can become fluent in the language of business and strategy — and how it will transform your company.
In this conversation with Douglas, you’ll learn:
Why creatives struggle in business environments
The value of putting yourself in the shoes of non-creative peers
Tips for learning the language of business
How strategy-fluent creatives can help transform businesses
Douglas Davis On Creative Strategy and The Business Of Design
Douglas Davis, author of the book "Creative Strategy and the Business of Design" talks about how to empower a designer to grow into a business. As well as shares how a strategic creative can put together the ideal creative brief. Read the full interview >