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
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
Designing with history in mind is not about recreating the past, it’s about understanding it. Behind many contemporary collections lies careful research – hours spent studying garments, textiles, sketches, and photographs preserved in fashion archives. These collections of historical dress
Game artists play a pivotal part in bringing video games to life, handling key tasks such as character design, lighting, environment design, and animation. Like many roles in the gaming industry, however, the work of gaming artists has been gradually
Digital illustration represents far more than a replication of ‘traditional’ art. Through the years, this has become an art form, capable of transcending physical limitations. At the heart of this artistic revolution? The humble digital brush. This virtual tool is
When you imagine the work of a graphic designer, what comes to mind first? If you think graphic designers are all about experimenting with bold color schemes and choosing just the right font, that’s only a small part of the
Today, we live in a world of data on demand. In fact, according to estimates by the World Economic Forum, more than 463 exabytes of data will be generated each day in 2025. At the same time, raw data isn’t particularly
In the traditionally cyclical, trend-oriented fashion industry, a new ethos is taking over: a minimalist approach that brings added weight to each piece and encourages consumers to think carefully about what they purchase and why. Exemplified by the concept of
When you’re a skilled illustrator, there are plenty of potential income streams worth exploring. Some illustrators, for example, go on to work as editorial illustrators or even children’s book illustrators. Others may find their niche in creating concept art for
(LAKEWOOD, COLORADO) – Author, artist, and animation historian, Mindy Johnson, is speaking at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) as part of the college’s Visiting Artist, Scholar, + Designer (VASD) Program at 5:30 p.m. MT on Tuesday, February
Sometimes, less is more, even in art. By eliminating the details and offering the viewer an abstract subject to consider, minimalist art provides plenty of room for interpretation — giving artists the ability to start a conversation and expand the role
Streetwear is a casual clothing style that first emerged in the 1990s among urban youth. What was initially seen as a trend among young people has grown into an urban fashion staple. Today, streetwear brands provide people of all ages and backgrounds with the
When Netflix launched its streaming service in 2007, it was among the first of its kind — offering about 1,000 different titles for on-demand streaming. Fast-forward 16 years later, and the same streaming service offers more than 6,600 titles in its United
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