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Some Musings On Multidisciplinary Design…
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Multidisciplinary Design Lessons from Charles and Ray Eames
Design is not a single discipline, but a multifaceted approach to problem-solving that spans across various fields. Nobody understood this better than design power couple Charles and Ray Eames.At Nollie, we celebrate designers who push beyond conventional boundaries, embracing a holistic view of creativity. We do this to show you that multidisciplinary design isn’t a…
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: 8 Timeless Lessons for Modern Designers
In 20th-century design, few figures loom as large as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. An architect whose influence stretches far beyond the towering skyscrapers he helped popularize, Mies van der Rohe embodied the multidisciplinary spirit that once defined the design world that we aim to bring back with Nollie. In our Past Masters series, we explore…
How to Create Personal Design Projects When You’re Lacking Motivation
Are you feeling stuck in a creative rut? Struggling to find the spark to work on your own projects after a long day at the office? Trust me, I’ve been there. With over a decade in the design world, I know first hand how challenging it can be to muster up the energy for personal…
Exploring the Innovative Creativity of Multidisciplinary Design
Have you ever wondered what makes certain designers stand out from the rest? How can some people blend fields to make masterpieces? How come designers in history worked across so many mediums? Welcome to your introduction to Multidiscipline Design!What is Multidiscipline Design?At its core, multidisciplinary design is learning from and utilising multiple fields within design.…
Should You Become a Multidisciplinary Designer? Find Out If It Is Right For You
Should designers learn multiple forms of design or just focus on becoming an expert in one? Will learning multiple design disciplines make you a “Jack-of-all-trades, Master of None?” Or will it open you up to a larger world of Design?At Nollie Design, we want you to understand the importance of Multidisciplinary Design. Multidisciplinary Design is…
Why Multidisciplinary Designers Need To Visit Their Local Makerspace
Do you want to find a place that allows you to develop multidisciplinary creative skills, while making friends and learning from others? Then you need to find your local makerspace!As someone who started his career working in Makerspaces, I can tell you first hand how great they are for developing multidisciplinary design skills! If you…
The Process To Create the Frequency Illusion Illustration
The “Behind the Desk” series by Nollie Design explores the creation of the Frequency Illusion Featured Image Illustration. Connor O’Neill shares a step-by-step guide using tools like pen, paper, and Photoshop. The post connects the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon with design learning and emphasizes illustration’s role in multidisciplinary design. Follow @nolliedesigndotcom for more updates.
STEAM: The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math of Design
How is Design related to STEAM? Is design a science topic?Most people don’t think of design as a science, they see it as creating something pretty. But Design is very much rooted within the science community, and it will play a big part in how we innovate as designers in a changing world.What is STEAM?The…
How To Use Your Design Process to Become an Multidisciplinary Designer
What is a Design Process? How can you use it to explore interdisciplinary design? What makes a design process personal?In this post we’ll look at the importance of a design process, how you can begin to understand your process, and how having a solid process can let you explore interdisciplinary design.An Introduction to the Design…
How to Navigate the Changing World of Design in 2024
2024 has been a shit year to be a designer. The mass adoption of Artifical Intelligence, an economic recession and new software has made it harder than ever to navigate being a designer this year.You may be left wondering where do you fit in a changing design landscape and what steps you can take to…