Can I Get a Nerd Badge?

It's official. I'm a design nerd.

After studying Tufte in college and learning about the world of "information architects," I couldn't resist a book written by one of his students. And who could resist a book full of creative exercises?

Obviously not me.

Thanks to a wonderful birthday present from my parents, they are now a part of my personal collection of books. Yay!

Did I mention how excited I was when I opened the package and the confused, also amused, look I received from my hubby? Yeah. That makes it official.

Design Making a Difference

While reading the questions for our designer bios, I was struck by the question asking us to pinpoint a time when our work was making a difference. We all have a certain knack for implementing visual (or verbal) creativity...so how are we using it to benefit the greater good? Here's a project that is centered around using design to create change. Check them out here.