Senior Design Consultant Shares Advice on Accepting Criticism From Others Senior designer Chris Lavelanet discusses feedback on his work, and the boundaries of accepting feedback. Chris encourages us to consider the source and credibility of those from which we receive feedback, not only in design but personal opinions as well. Finally, Chris speaks on the […]
Senior Design Consultant Shares Advice on Considering Design Career Senior designer Chris Lavelanet offers advice to future designers. Chris emphasizes that aspiring designers should know the field is not easy to pursue. It requires a lot of perseverance, as like all creative fields, they are highly popular. Chris encourages us to judge of skills set […]
Why Continued Education is Essential in the Designing Industry Senior designer Christ Lavelanet shares the advice he would give to his younger self. Chris explains that he would have done more research in the design field, and prepared himself for challenges. Additionally, Chris would have reacted in more constructive way and explains the importance of […]
The Challenges Within the Automotive Design Industry Senior designer Chris Lavelanet addresses the challenges within the field of design. We are encouraged to develop and propose well-founded ideas, as there must be validity behind them. Chris adds that often when we are developing, we will not be working alone and our ideas will be challenged. […]
The Difference Between American and European Automotive Production Companies Senior designer Chris Lavelanet discusses the differences between American and European automotive designs. Chris explains that there are very few vehicles that appeal to every major market. Finally, he speaks on the changes American production companies are making, along with the diversity of the Volkswagen Beetle, […]
What Should I Know Before Pursuing a Field in Design? Senior designer Chris Lavelanet offers advice to future designers. Chris emphasizes that aspiring designers should know the field is not easy to pursue. It requires a lot of perseverance, as like all creative fields, they are highly popular. Chris encourages us to judge of skills […]
Why 3D Printers Are Changing the Designing World Senior designer Chris Lavelanet discusses 3D printing used within design. Chris explains the process can be helpful as it allows for the creation of any form. Chris suggests that if the printing were made of another material, it may be used more in mass production rather than […]
What Designers Need to Know About the Business Side of Design Senior designer Chris Lavelanet speaks on discouraging moments in his design career. We learn of the distinct difference between design and the business of design. Chris emphasizes how cost implications, marketing, and management are able to compromise the end result of a product. Join […]
What Software Should I Choose as a Creative Designer? Senior designer Chris Lavelanet discusses different design programs used in the industry, and the different purposes as to why they are used instead of the next. Each program has its different corks and specialty, and companies will carry different licenses. Chris speaks on 3D printing, and […]
What are the Differences Between Creating Art and Design Work? Senior designer Chris Lavelanet explains the difference between art and design, terms that are commonly misconstrued in creation. Generally, art is subjective and design is objective. Chris explains that design is a rigorous process of refining for another individual until the outcome is a physical […]