Top 5 Inspirational Design Resources
Written by Erin Grandmaison RGD, Bruce Power
Need some inspiration but don’t know where to begin? I’ve Marie Kondo’d my way through the endless design resources out there, cutting through the clutter so you don’t have to. I hope you find my picks helpful and thought-provoking. Enjoy!
1. The 9 big design trends of 2019
It is always interesting to hear about the new design trends and to see how they evolve from year to year. This article by FastCompany dives a bit deeper than most articles on design trends and gives a unique perspective into the world of design. Hear what design leaders at Google, Pentagram and Gensler have to say on the subject.
2. Design Observer Podcasts
Put your headphones in and listen to some great podcasts like Design Matters, The Design of Business and The Observatory.
3. 40 crucial lessons from the most famous graphic designers in history
Graphic design is an industry that has been growing and changing for centuries. Here are 40 iconic designers who have changed it for the better.
4. The 7 TED Talks every designer should watch
Do you have some time on your commute home or on your lunch break? Listen to some thought-provoking TED talks on the subject of design.
5. The Great Discontent – Design Interviews
Inspiring interviews with all types of creative thinkers.
Erin Grandmaison RGD
Bruce Power
Erin’s creative skills and experience deliver unique insights to the needs of each project.
She is an award-winning graphic designer that started her career in Toronto, bringing campaigns to life for one of Canada’s leading architecture and interior firms. Her signage and design within the collaborative team can be found in well-known buildings such as Pearson Airport, York University, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and the Hershey Centre. Erin is known for her imaginative work that are still succinct and informative and is currently using those skills at Bruce Power as a Senior Designer. Erin supports wellness and community activism by being a founding and executive member of the local endurance events group, Race Huron and volunteering as a YMCA/MOSSA fitness instructor. She is an RGD member, is on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and has been a Student RGD judge.
