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What’s the value of a writing workshop for designers?

UX Collective

The act of storytelling strengthens empathy and provides perspective on how objects are imbued with meaning (A version of this article first appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of Innovation , the quarterly of the Industrial Design Society of America.) Writing personal pieces about meaningful objects is also a practice in empathy?—?and

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Women You Should Know in Graphic Design History

Tuts Plus

In this article, we'll highlight 12 female designers who in one way or another have made waves, not only in the design world but also in communities outside of it. Gail Anderson is a graphic designer and writer who graduated from the School of Visual Arts. Marian Bantjes, GQ Italy cover, October 2009.

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35 Famous Graphic Designers You Need To Know

Shillington

Gail Anderson’s career is super impressive—with stints at Rolling Stone, The Boston Globe, Random House and currently partner at Anderson Newton Design. A true powerhouse of design, her work throughout the years has remained impressive and definitely worth a look. Emory Douglas. Dana Tanamachi.