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What is Design is Blank?

Design is Blank is a project aimed at filling a void in the crowded field of graphic design. By sharing and exposing resources, exploring design-heavy regions, offering interviews and advice, and giving exposure to designers and the design world, Design Is Blank strives to become the comprehensive resource for graphic designers.

Who is behind this project?

The Los Angeles-based Bold Collective. In addition to this duo, a community of contributors is being created that will be credi

Why did you decide to create Design is Blank?

N: Late in my college career, I researched heavily, and designed a manual for graphic design students and entry-level professionals called ‘Graphic Design is Blank.’ Good design studios and designer portfolio websites are sometimes hard to find, students need a guide to getting the best out of a grueling college experience, design in other cities or countries does exist, and designers eventually need a job. The idea was strong, but the format was not fit for an ever-changing profession. After graduating, and with the help of Marshall, I decided to put the resource into the hands of designers, and now, here you are

What is good/bad about the design industry?

N:The designers of the world have the power to affect anything they focus their efforts on. We are, in a way, the voices of almost every other industry. We are able to inspire and teach as well as simply making the world a more aesthetically pleasing place.

I think that the major downsides of the design industry stem from the under-cutters of the business. The untrained Photoshop ‘artists’ and the skilled designers that do not charge enough for their knowledge which ultimately cheapens our craft or make jobs hard to come by.