Key Takeaways RMCAD alumnus Justin Reteria has had a storied career that includes editorial illustration, teaching, and self-publishing. From illustrating for the New York Times to his own comic book, Renteria’s story is a testament to what one person can
Key Takeaways: Retail spaces are meticulously designed to make shopping feel intuitive and engaging for customers. By utilizing interior design principles, stores can not only help shoppers find products easily but also fill them with comfort! With fantastic opportunities for
This blog was written by Dr. Kat Medill, RMCAD Assistant Professor Art History. An art classroom is more than a place to paint or sculpt; it is a vibrant ecosystem where students of all abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles converge
Interior design may be Nathan Simon’s degree at RMCAD, but he may be best described as a jack-of-all-trades. Tackling many exciting projects and exploring far beyond the scope of his degree, he knows that the juice is always worth the
Cartography is the art and science of map-making, used for centuries to create realistic maps as well as artistic renderings. Today, cartographers leverage map drawing techniques to create a variety of maps for navigational purposes, those designed to enhance storytelling
When you think about storytelling, fashion design might not come to mind as a related art. However, given the effort fashion designers put into building emotional connections and visual narratives that their audiences can relate to, the link becomes more
Entrepreneurs looking to launch a business are often working with limited funds and managing significant expenses — plus, they have to start by kickstarting a brand on a budget. Fortunately, affordable design solutions are available, particularly when partnering with skilled
All artists face practical constraints, but these apparent limitations can give rise to new creative concepts. Such is certainly the case for today’s game artists, who – despite powerful advancements in hardware – continue to make tough trade-offs regarding visual
Within every work of art lies an enticing hint of the unknown. Each piece captures a distinct mix of perspectives and emotions, and each offers a new lens through which we can understand ourselves and the world. This suggests that
Most often, photographs capture a singular moment, feeling, action or event. With time-lapse photography, however, photographers can capture time itself by showing the constellations revolving in the heavens, a seed growing into a blossoming flower or a single person aging
After graduating high school in the height of COVID-19, graphic design was not on the forefront of Spencer Crandall’s mind. With a job already lined up in his uncle’s construction company, Crandall thought he had the next few years of
Plot and character are core elements of any impactful narrative, but setting also has a profound influence. When those settings emphasize nature, they feel grounded, exciting and meaningful. These spaces can be just as evocative in animation as they are
From drifting embers to rolling storms, animated environmental effects transform game environment art from virtual spaces into living worlds by influencing mood, directing gameplay and enhancing immersion. Game environment designers use particle effects, weather systems, lighting and subtle atmospheric details
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