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Designing Education--Trip to Urban Discovery Academy

It was inspiring to walk through the halls of Urban Discovery Academy after hearing the history of the school and learning about the design process. What I liked most was the sense that every detail, from the bell to the desks, represents a multitude of choices and comes with its own story. I love the intention that went into creating this learning environment. I imagine what a difference it must make to the students who spend a large part of their days in this space, on both a conscious and a deeper level.

The art space was amazing. It makes sense that a school that recognizes the vital importance of The Arts be beautifully designed.

It is was interesting to hear how many times things “went wrong.” Even with great ideas and choices, there is still a lot of work that goes into the implementation phase to make sure things are carried out in the right way.

This trip was especially meaningful because I drove by this site on a weekly basis en route to a yoga class as it was being built/renovated. It felt new and fresh, and now I know more about why. It was fun to see a little bit being added each time, especially towards the end when things seemed to be coming together at increasing speed.

The view from the roof was breathtaking. It is a mixture of smart design and integrating the city, the surroundings, and the community with the school.

Sean Adams Event

Clarity

Purity 

Resonance

“I want something I can actually read.”

Make a diagram of where you are and where you want to be, then work backwards

Questions for Wallflowers;

• How did you get here?
• How’s your garden?
• Anything about realty or design

Criticism, hate mail ⇢ How can I use this to my advantage?

Choose two:

• Fun
• Fame (work you’re proud of)
• Fortune

Work with people you like

A sociologic study that looks like information*

*because designers don’t read

Archetypes

How to do a lot of research -or- Let’s just make it all up

Mexican restaurant project

Low budget

What does lots of enthusiasm but no skill look like?

You’ve got to be part of a community

Logo project

What would it look like going forward?

What would it look like going backwards?

My secret ⇢ get over fear of criticism

Everyone cares more about their own insecurities than mine

The work started to get bad when I started to make everything safer [for a bipolar client]

How do I get better? Look at history/the history of others’ work.

Your work is the most important thing. Go (to a job) for the work.

We see things when we’re ready to see them.

Grouping and Typography

Text Texture

Grouping Modes

Communicating with Color

Color Studies

Texture