http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/ Eric Karjaluoto discusses design, brands and experience Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:19:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-76951 ideasonideas: Drones at the karaoke lounge of design « DesignerLinks Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:13:25 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-76951 [...] Karjaluoto is a dream of a design writer, and Drones at the karaoke lounge of design just might be one of his best articles ever. The invasion of design has begun, fueled by an army of [...] [...] Karjaluoto is a dream of a design writer, and Drones at the karaoke lounge of design just might be one of his best articles ever. The invasion of design has begun, fueled by an army of [...]

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73861 Dennis Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:04:43 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73861 Eric, I totally agree with you. I feel that we need to educate clients and the general public about what is good design versus fad design. I feel the only way quality design can out last crap design is to teach the general public. I come across sooo many people who have very little understanding of what I do and what it entails. They all seem to have a similar notion that I work with a computer and know how to use a piece of software and I can IT their computer crashes and all I do is stare at a computer screen all day. They have no idea how the design process works. They have little knowledge on the benefits of spending their money with a quality designer/studio as opposed to some joe-blow keyboard monkey who can embossed, lens flare, catchy color, design. We have reached a time where we need to introduce people to the importance of our craft and why we are more than just people who "make things look pretty." We are problem solvers, communication freaks and most importantly individuals that can effectively help them with their design problems. I am educating whoever will listen. I have had enough of the stereotypes and narrow minded views. There has to be a change in the perspective of the public. So far, people are starting to understand. But there is still lots to learn and teach but I look forward to it each day. Do you agree? Eric, I totally agree with you. I feel that we need to educate clients and the general public about what is good design versus fad design. I feel the only way quality design can out last crap design is to teach the general public.

I come across sooo many people who have very little understanding of what I do and what it entails. They all seem to have a similar notion that I work with a computer and know how to use a piece of software and I can IT their computer crashes and all I do is stare at a computer screen all day.

They have no idea how the design process works. They have little knowledge on the benefits of spending their money with a quality designer/studio as opposed to some joe-blow keyboard monkey who can embossed, lens flare, catchy color, design.

We have reached a time where we need to introduce people to the importance of our craft and why we are more than just people who "make things look pretty." We are problem solvers, communication freaks and most importantly individuals that can effectively help them with their design problems.

I am educating whoever will listen. I have had enough of the stereotypes and narrow minded views. There has to be a change in the perspective of the public. So far, people are starting to understand. But there is still lots to learn and teach but I look forward to it each day.

Do you agree?

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73773 Eric Karjaluoto Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:51:05 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73773 I think that would deserve a post all it's own. :-) I think that would deserve a post all it's own. :-)

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73772 twitrounds Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:44:44 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73772 This is an enlightening post for those who are entering the industry and probably a confirming post for those trying to make a living as graphic designers. It would be interesting to hear, in more depth, your ideas on art vs design... This is an enlightening post for those who are entering the industry and probably a confirming post for those trying to make a living as graphic designers.

It would be interesting to hear, in more depth, your ideas on art vs design...

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73771 Eric Karjaluoto Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:49:18 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73771 I'm not sure how to respond to that Joe. Is there a question in there? I'm not sure how to respond to that Joe. Is there a question in there?

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73770 Joe Clark Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:46:54 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73770 I don’t totally understand this post. It seems the important part of it – I am indeed suggesting the rest is not important – amounted to name-dropping the issue of the Value of Design. I’ve been reading about that topic since I was a teenager. There are clients with no taste who can’t be educated, and then there are the clients who will actually hire you. In the meantime, there are umpteen examples of the “value” of “design.” One you could start with in the graphic-design field is Spiekermann’s redesign of the <i>Economist</i>, some of which involved tasks as simple as adjusting tracking values in Quark. I don’t totally understand this post. It seems the important part of it – I am indeed suggesting the rest is not important – amounted to name-dropping the issue of the Value of Design. I’ve been reading about that topic since I was a teenager. There are clients with no taste who can’t be educated, and then there are the clients who will actually hire you.

In the meantime, there are umpteen examples of the “value” of “design.” One you could start with in the graphic-design field is Spiekermann’s redesign of the Economist, some of which involved tasks as simple as adjusting tracking values in Quark.

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73738 adaptive path » blog » Adaptive Path » Signposts for the Week Ending June 5 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:40:23 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73738 [...] Eric Karjaluoto: Drones at the karaoke lounge of design. [...] [...] Eric Karjaluoto: Drones at the karaoke lounge of design. [...]

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73737 Judith Mara Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:38:18 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73737 Eric, How did you get so wise, being so young? Props to you! I have been a graphic designer/creative director/marketing manager and now a business owner for 35 years. And the only thing that has changed about intelligent branding and marketing are the tools we use to create our messaging. I think the reason why my company, who does mostly web design and marketing, is so successful is because of years of experience applied to new technology. Way too often we are asked to "redo" websites designed by people who no nothing but create pretty pictures (if you can call them that.) Thank you! Eric, How did you get so wise, being so young? Props to you! I have been a graphic designer/creative director/marketing manager and now a business owner for 35 years. And the only thing that has changed about intelligent branding and marketing are the tools we use to create our messaging. I think the reason why my company, who does mostly web design and marketing, is so successful is because of years of experience applied to new technology. Way too often we are asked to "redo" websites designed by people who no nothing but create pretty pictures (if you can call them that.) Thank you!

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73718 Eric Karjaluoto Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:21:16 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73718 I will--thanks Jason! I will--thanks Jason!

]]> http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/comment-page-1/#comment-73715 Jason A. Tselentis Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:05:36 +0000 http://www.ideasonideas.com/2009/05/drones-at-the-karaoke-lounge-of-design/#comment-73715 Keep me posted on the book. Please add me to your "set-aside" list. I look forward to getting a copy. Keep me posted on the book. Please add me to your "set-aside" list. I look forward to getting a copy.

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