Our method is how we make a difference.Usually it’s illustrated in three concentric circles, drawn by Kevin or Chris on the whiteboards in our conference room, or in the conference rooms of potential clients. More
A few weeks ago, a client approached us and asked, “What can we do with augmented reality?” Several hours of research later–plus a couple more for this post–and I still haven’t found a simple answer.A few weeks ago, a client approached us and asked, “What can we do with augmented reality?”Several hours of research later–plus a couple more for this post–and I still haven’t found a simple answer. More
The theme of the 2009 AIGA design conference—Make/Think—focused on the designer’s role both in making artifacts and solving problems with creative (design) thinking. It was a great experience that was fun and inspiring, and lived up to my expectations. More
ArtPrize starts today. An interesting category of art on display around Grand Rapids is digital art, art that involves digital technology in its conveyance. I have wrangled a list of open source tools which anyone from the digital artist to the curious dabbler can use to explore creative possibilities without spending any money. More
Last week, we lit a match. There are AIGA chapters in Detroit and Chicago and student groups at local schools (GVSU, FSU and Kendall), but there is no professional group in Grand Rapids. As a way to encourage a maturation of the local design community, we have long planned to start a local AIGA chapter in West Michigan. More
When we changed our name from BBK Studio to People Design, it was an idea - more of a spark than a revolution. We chose a name that describes who we are becoming and who we aspire to be. A little over a year later, I’m happy to announce that we continue to grow and fit into these new clothes. More