7 Ways to Green Up Your Graphic Design Studio

written by Gino on graphicgazette.com

The main tool of graphic designer is the computer and that means there is going to be a lot of time spent in the computer chair. With so much time spent in one area, why not make it as comfortable, healthy and green as possible? I spend countless hours on the computer, so I love to get outdoors whenever possible. This inspired me to think of ways to bring the outdoors inside and to make my office a little more eco-friendly and comfortable to work in. The ideas below are simple, affordable and will help turn your office into an indoor paradise!

Tips to Green Up Your Graphic Design Office

Going Green in Graphic Design

written by Natasha Storm

Today we are going to be talking about a subject related to graphic design. We will be talking about going green in graphic design, what it means to be a green designer. Why you should go green, how to practice green design and a few more topics. I hope that you will find the article useful and that you would be able to learn a few things regarding this topic.

What does it mean to be a Green Designer?

To be a green designer means to think about our environment and to practice sustainable design. This includes using non-toxic recyclable materials and saving on energy and resources where we can. The ultimate aim of practicing sustainable design, is

Responsible Graphic Design Publications

written by TreeHugger
 

When we discussed packaging in a recent Q&A we concentrated mainly on the materials, less on the creative design that can reduce environmental burdens associated with packaging. Innovative solutions do exist and many have been captured and showcased in some very useful publications for graphic designers and package designers. The Graphic Designer's Greenbook: A Handbook and Source Guide on Design and the Environment, by Anne Chick, got the ball rolling back in 1992. An excellent book, full of useful insights and information but sadly now out of print. But do try your luck in secondhand bookshops. Susan E. Selke’s Packaging and the environment: alternatives, trends and solutions followed a couple of years later. Although not sighted by this writer, it has had good reviews and seems to be a definitive digest on the topic. The same year, the AIGA, in concert with John Ortbal, Mike Lange, and Michael S. Carroll, published a cute little book, densely packed with pertinent information. It was called ...

REVOLUTIONART 21 - Recycle

Issue : Recycle
Pages: 240 // 28.5 Mb
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Guests: Nico di Mattia (Argentina)

Description: Raw material reused, recycled, and rebirth with style. Clean energy and renewed ideas.