What? That’s right, DW is potentially teaming up with Speed Club this summer to aid in the production of a feature length documentary! We are traveling along side of two friends as the journey across the US on choppers! 4000 miles of never ending road, days of HD video, and a huge chopper rally in Southern California. We are very excited to dig into this project but note, we said “potentially.”
Unfortunately, funding for this project has somewhat dried up in the last few weeks. We are reaching out to any and all our visitors to please review their request and make a contribution in any way possible. Keep in mind, everyone who makes a contribution gets something in return. Whether it’s getting you name listed on the site, getting a free copy of the DVD, or a free T-Shirt, EVERYONE IS A WINNER! Click here to review the project in its entirety and to find out how you can contribute.
A quick sketch to visualize the concept of ‘Our Design’, and the focus of a working theory on creating value based design.
Dirk+Weiss practices ‘Our Design’, and believe that value does lie in knowing that what we are designing and developing, actually is working. This working theory focuses less on (but does not disregard) the upfront, aesthetic design process, and approaches every project with the assumption that design has a formula, yet is not formulaic, and is calculable.
Another Podcast from Dirk+Weiss exploring topics of design, marketing, and technology. This episode explores the term “graphic designer” in all it’s lack-luster nuance. Highlights include tons of banter, personal stories and a phone interview with senior design student Katie Evans.
Note: The views in this podcast are strictly those of Dirk+Weiss and its Interviewees.
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.
Topics Surround:
Graphic Design as Industry
AIGA (Professional Association for Design)
iPhone and Mobile Apps
Web Technology
Content Management
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.
Dick Dale: King of the Surf Guitar, has been marketing and promoting himself in the music business for well over 40 years.
Some great points on being a musician and marketing yourself in the music biz. His wise words are just as valid for almost any form of business or service. To be successful in your personal endeavor, you must have a thought-out, smart business plan that includes a way to market your goods to the highest bidder.
His other great point was about taking the so-called “record label” route, which he claims will steal all rights and privileges to your creations, in this case his music. I’m sure its pretty close to his description. The key here, is that Dick is treating his music like a business and has learned that by being sharp and smart, you can with the big dogs, and keep all the profits.
Again, this applies to not just music, but artists, designers mechanics,cafe owners, and just about anyone who has an idea that they want to see come to life.
