If you’re under 25, you’re probably saying, “Paul Who?”, and if your over 30 you’re probably saying “Paul, Mr. IBM, Rand”. Truth is, Paul Rand had a very successful graphic design career before the time of internet and mobile phones (fax machines and copy cameras?).

Well it seems the Paul has resurfaced, and is now designing great 140 character messages for the graphic designers of the 21st century. Now, in comes “The Angry Paul Rand”, and the greatest bit of graphic designer sarcasm since AnyoneCanSwiss (a small plug).

Example genius: “In my day I had a name for stupid clients who would not listen to my brilliant design advice. I called them “David Carson’s clients.” – The Angry Paul Rand.

We are designers here too. We were even trained in print design (like, on paper). While we recognize the work that Paul Rand did was indeed influential in his day, we also try not to harp on the past, and romanticize about “how design used to be”. @SwissMiss tweeted about him, and we also suggest that you go check him out. I hear he’s really old now, and please, don’t forget to laugh. @AngryPaulRand

Matthew White of Dirk+Weiss will be co-presenting with Environmental Science professor Scott Benjamin at the ‘13th Annual Massachusetts Community College Conference on Teaching, Learning and Student Development‘. This conference is being held this year at Bunker Hill Community College, in Charlestown, MA.

The project to be presented is a digital lab, used in professor Scott Benjamin’s science classes at BHCC. The lab’s subject matter is understanding Evolution by Natural Selection. Matthew worked directly with Scott to translate a previously analog lab, comprised of seeds, paperclips and bits of paper, to a Flash driven, interactive experience.

The process of creating this lab involved collaborating with Scott on every step, from graphic design to Flash Actionscripting.

The results of translating the lab to digital media, has proven to be quite successful. Scott has collected statistical data from his students, including pre and post lab usage. Based on his testing, Scott sees a definite increase in concept retainment after students have used the software. Matt and Scott will split the presentation between the design and development process (Matt), and the statistical data and impact of this digital lab in the classroom (Scott).

The 13th Annual Massachusetts Community College Conference on Teaching, Learning and Student Development happens on April 9th, 2010 at Bunker Hill Community College.

We are pleased to announce the new interactive website for Matthew White of Dirk+Weiss.

The site contains a collection of ideas and projects, and is loaded with lots of information and connections.

This new site is built in Flash, and contains information graphics, video, marketing, web development and graphic design.

If you have not seen or heard our podcast, then now is your chance! The Dirk+Weiss podcast is available in multiple places including the iTunes Podcast Store. And yes, its 100% free!

Our show format includes discussion about one or two topics, and then a follow up, on-the-spot phone call with a colleague to some third party insight into the topic of discussion.

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• Graphic Design as Industry
• AIGA (Professional Association for Design)
• iPhone and Mobile Apps
• Web Technology
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• Mobile Tech News
• Design World News
• Marketing and Design Events
• and More!

We have decided to release “Seasons” of podcast episodes. Each season of podcasts will contain various topics related to Graphic Design, Mobile Tech, and Marketing.

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