Back in December I shared with you a new site that I was excited about, called Processed Identity. If you remember, the mission of the site is “sharing how you got there”, and focused on exploring and emphasizing the creative process used to develop brand identities. Since then a lot has happened, with the site launch in mid January and the first round of contributions and discussions.

It’s a tough world out there. A design student’s transition from school to the professional world can be a bit rocky, especially if they aren’t well prepared and aware of the realities of the daily grind and client demands. No amount of preparation, however, compares to the lessons learned from real world experience.

Preparing for a career in design can be a daunting task. It’s a scary world out there. Many young designers have a rough transition from school the the professional world, many times due to lack of preparation. As design is such a broad spectrum of disciplines and responsibilities, it’s nearly impossible to equip a design student for every situation they may face in their first few years out of school.

Environmental graphic design is no longer something you just stumble upon, but something that has become part of the design lexicon. It has gained interest among various disciplines beyond just graphic designers, it draws the attention of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, and industrial designers.