It’s never easy to summarize entire decades of time into succinct trends. However, in the past five decades there have been clear design styles that have come to signify the decades in which they were most popular. Here are some of the major design styles of the past five decades that beautifully represent not only the times of their conception, but also graphic design more generally. The 1960s The 1960s… Read More
Alumni Spotlight: Interview With Zodianz Creator Joan Olonan
We’ve got one more #PlattAlumni spotlight blog for all of you to wrap up our Alumni Appreciation Week. Joan Olonan is no stranger to success, not only has she had a ton of success with her recent business venture, Zodianz, but we’ve featured her before when she started her own marketing business. If you’re looking for inspiration to pursue your own passions, Joan is a great person to learn from…. Read More
Q&A With Photographer Breanne Pryor
This week we’ve been sharing stories, designs, interviews and more to celebrate #PlattAlumni Appreciation Week. Platt College San Diego has been around since the 1980’s so we’ve had many talented people walk through our doors. We may be a small school but our alumni are who make us what we are today. Breanne Pryor is one of those alumni and we wanted to showcase some of her beautiful photography work along with… Read More
Comic Books Seriously Worth Splurging On – Infographic
Looking to go all out for a true comic book and graphic novel fan? We’ve got you covered. Check out these comic books that are seriously worth splurging on. Secret Wars For you die-hard Marvel fans, this is more than 300 pages of world-ending Marvel madness in a hard cover. The collection includes Secret Wars issues 1 through 9 plus issue 0. So good you won’t mind that the Ultimate… Read More
8 Things You’ll be Asked About Web Design in an Interview
If you’re getting ready for that big interview for your dream job in web design, don’t miss your chance to prepare. There really is a lot you can do to get ready to nail it. Here are 8 things you’ll be asked about web design in an interview, and some ideas about how you can respond. 1. What kind of design software are you familiar with? Interviewers ask this question… Read More
WordPress vs. Drupal
Drupal was released in 2001, and it’s younger sibling WordPress came onto the scene in 2003. Since that time the rivalry between the two CMS options has been fierce. So which one is ultimately the best choice? We’d love to give you one simple answer, but there isn’t one: this is how it breaks down based on the needs you have for your CMS. Issue: User friendliness WordPress is so… Read More
Top 20 Student and Alumni Creations of 2016
Well, another year has come to an end and while many are happy to say goodbye to the year 2016, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the amazing designs created by our students and alumni throughout the year. We’re counting down the Top 20 Student & Alumni Creations of 2016 based off of likes via our Instagram profile. If you’re not following us on Instagram already,… Read More
Kaleidoscope: Designing Unity Art Show
Platt College San Diego is pleased to present, Kaleidoscope: Designing Unity, a vivid exhibition that honors and explores the rich history, diversity, elegance, strength and essence of African American culture. Moreover, highlights the struggles, accomplishments and contributions of African American people. One of the definitions in the dictionary for Kaleidoscope is ‘diverse collection’ and a diverse collection indeed, is what defines this exhibition currently on display at the Mission Valley… Read More
9 Movies to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
It’s time once again to either feel thrilled to be enjoying the holiday season or to buckle up and power through it, whichever works best for your mood and circumstances. No matter how you feel about the winter holidays, we’ve got the best movies to get you in the holiday spirit—or at least keep you entertained until it’s safe to go out again. A Christmas Story (1983) Yes, here it… Read More
Festive Holiday Fonts
When you live and breathe design, one of the best things about the holiday season is festive holiday fonts! There are about a metric ton of them out there, too. Here are our favorite festive free holiday fonts, so you can get your holiday projects and cards working in time to beat Old Saint Nick to the punch. Beyond Wonderland Created by Chris Hanson, Beyond Wonderland is free for both… Read More
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