November 2010
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DESIGN SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL: #2
BUY TWICE AS MUCH
Far too often you’ll see designers hard at work calculating exactly how much material they need to build a model, mount a presentation, or even just to prototype with. And everything would have worked out perfectly if it wasn’t for that one slip of the blade that miscut that final board. The easiest way to prevent disaster is just to simply buy more. Instead of...
October 2010
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DESIGN SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL: #1
PUT YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING
The first day of studio is the first day someone loses something forever. Don’t let that someone be you. While it’s impossible to escape four years of design school without losing a few cans of Super77, X-Acto knives, and Fineliners, you can protect yourself. When it comes to your supplies, trust no one. The good news is that only 1% of your class will be...