A collaborative effort between design students at Macewan University and the University of Alberta. Design Students Organization (DSO) Co-President Angel Poon and Student Design Association (SDA) Photographer Tomas Spasiuk are joined every episode by a rotating panel of student peers and industry experts to discuss topics relating to design and beyond. So sit back, relax, and see what makes Edmonton’s local designers tick while gaining valuable insight into design education and careers.
Episode 06: Defining Success — The Importance of Failure
Angel and Tomas are joined by second-year design student and DSO Treasurer Katrin Calverley and SDA Membership Coordinator Michelle Cortines the gang discusses what success means to them. After Angel and Katrin jump in for an interview with award-winning designer, and founder of Path Unbound: Stella Guan. The topic? Success, and what it means for the individual creative. Stella offers helpful advice on dealing with failure and finding inspiration for those tough projects.
12 Mar 2021
Episode 05: Architecture — Drafting Success
Angel and Tomas are joined by third-year industrial design student and SDA External Liaison Evan Martyn and third-year ID student and SDA Project manager Dustin Wardrop. The group discusses what architecture means to them followed by an interview with local architect Robert Rabinovitch. Robert discusses his past and current projects and shares insight into how technology has changed the architecture process. Additional topics include the importance of collaboration and different types of architects.
26 Feb 2021
Episode 04: Illustration — Style, Substance, and Self-Confidence
Angel and Tomas are joined by fourth-year design student and SDA Graphics Lead Ysannah Avient-Lario and third-year design student and DSO Copywriter CJ Harrison for an Illustration based discussion. Topics include finding your style, illustration process, favourite tools, and developing confidence in yourself as a creator. Following the discussion is an interview with designer and illustrator Paul Twa who shares his insights about social media use, how design principles inform his illustration work, and more.
Angel and Tomas are joined by Quinton Wong and Chris Li for a discussion on sustainability and what it means for designers. Topics include, greenwashing, the validity of physical objects, and how we can design for a better future. Following this discussion is an interview with Harvard-educated U of A industrial design instructor Ghassan Zabaneh. Ghassan discusses his journey into design and sustainability, life-cycle analysis class, and the need for cultural shifts in how we impact the world we live in.
29 Jan 2021
Episode 02: Branding & Corporate Identities — Making a Mark that Matters ft. Pete Nguyen
Angel, Tomas, Liam Macgregor, and Rachel Schuck discuss what branding and corporate identity mean to them and explore what makes a brand memorable. Stay tuned to hear Angel and Liam interview MacEwan alumni and current Art Director & Partner of Seachange Brewing Co, Pete Nguyen. Discussions include: where to find inspiration, how to create an identity that resonates with viewers, navigating entrepreneurship, and more!
15 Jan 2021
Episode 01: U of A or MacEwan — A Comparative Design Discussion
Angel and Tomas are joined by fourth-year industrial design student and SDA Director Chris Li and fourth-year design student and DSO co-president Quinton Wong. The topic? Pros and cons of two Edmonton Universities in regards to design programs. Discussions include: campus spaces (where are the best bathrooms?), differences in the handling of the pandemic, pathways within the two programs, tips on admissions, and more!
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