Design Education Video Series
“If school teaches you anything, it should be that you
learn on your own.”
The MillerWhite School of Design has created this exclusive video interview series featuring design education thought leaders. The experts in these videos include Charles Nix, Alex W. White, Graham Clifford, Rosanne Guararra, and Anne Twomey. They discuss what they look for in design students and in design portfolios, and how the study of graphic design is different than other forms of art study.
Alex W. White
Cofounder of the MillerWhite School of Design and Chairman of the Type Directors Club
Alex identifies a key difference between studying art and studying graphic design.
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In this video Alex W. White, Cofounder of the MillerWhite School of Design, talks about what he looks for in a student and discusses the importance of thinking and seeing for art students.
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In this video Alex speaks to the importance of typography in design study.
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Charles Nix
Owner of Scott & Nix Inc. and President of the Type Directors Club
In this video Charles talks about what he looks for when evaluates young designers.
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Charles identifies trends he’s seeing in design student portfolios.
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Charles advises students on the importance of reading about design.
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Graham Clifford
Owner of Graham Clifford Design
Graham gives his perspective on the importance of craft versus concept when it comes to young designers.
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Graham talks about the importance of students getting involved with professional organizations like the Type Directors Club or the Art Directors Club.
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Rosanne S. Guararra
Creative Director, VP at Triumph Learning
In this video Rosanne explains how enthusiasm is a key quality in young designers.
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Anne Twomey
Creative Director, VP at Grand Central Publishing
Anne discusses what students should try to gain for their design education.
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These videos were shot in high definition by Very Nice Industries. They were directed and edited by The Brian Miller Design Group.
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