Paul J. NiniJust say no to “logo.”One aspect of the graphic design profession that I find frustrating is our inexact terminology. Many of the words that we designers…4 min read·Nov 13, 2022----
Paul J. NiniKrazy Kat Meets Tarzan of the ApesTom Effler and his 1977 Comic Panels Translation Series6 min read·Feb 14, 2022----
Paul J. NiniUnderstanding the Green New DealWhat do you know about the US Green New Deal? Unless you’re a so-called “policy wonk,” then the answer is probably “not much.” Maybe you…2 min read·Mar 24, 2021----
Paul J. NiniThreading Ethics in a Design CurriculumIntroduction Design students’ learning experiences in college-level curricula play a major role in shaping their careers. The approaches…16 min read·Feb 9, 2020----
Paul J. NiniCase Study — Ballot: a Digital Resource to Assist Young Adults with the Voting ProcessA project by Ohio State design student Michael Booher5 min read·Feb 9, 2020----
Paul J. NiniSharpening one’s axe: making a case for a comprehensive approach to research in the graphic design…Abstract “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my axe.” – Abraham Lincoln.14 min read·Feb 3, 2020----
Paul J. NiniWe’re in bras, lamps and breakfast cerealsToday’s corporation is very different from its predecessors. But the identities devised by designers are failing to mirror those changes.6 min read·Feb 2, 2020----
Paul J. NiniIt was good for me but how about you?New media will allow audiences greater control than ever over the reception of messages. Designers neglect users’ needs at their peril.6 min read·Feb 2, 2020----
Paul J. NiniWhat Graphic Designers Say They DoAbstract This paper reports the results of a survey of 1500 US graphic designers. Respondents provided information about their levels of…14 min read·Feb 1, 2020----
Paul J. NiniBook Review — Inconspicuous Consumption: The Best of Beer FrameInconspicuous Consumption: The Best of Beer Frame by Paul Lukas (New York: Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1997) 192 pages, $12.955 min read·Feb 1, 2020----