Graphic design is more than structured guidelines, picking the right color palette and fonts, and deciphering the hierarchy of information. This strategic approach to design is necessary, but incomplete. It’s called a “creative field” for a reason- it’s a form of art! In this workshop I’ll help you think outside the grid by walking you through the how’s and why’s of mixed-media design, showing you how to make intentional artistic choices, and demonstrating a studio artist’s approach to the creative process of design.

• Learn how to get out of your head (and your laptop) and seek inspiration from the physical world around you.
• Get messy, make mistakes, and enjoy discovery: the creative process is often more fun and more interesting than the finished product.
• Use the right tools to bring your great idea to life.
• Instead of following trends, you will learn to make one by incorporating mixed media into a digital design that will add a layer of unique authenticity and a revitalized care for your craft.