The Art of Visual Storytelling: Inside the Mind of Kimmy Lee
Currently based in Manila, Philippines, Kimmy Lee is an Artist, Designer, Creative Director, Type Maker & Visual Storyteller. Specializing in Branding / Visual Identity, she helps brands of all sizes tell their story through design — making businesses more valuable by crafting clean, tasteful and well-thought out creations that maintain a healthy balance of functionality and visual impact.With particular emphasis on inventive...
Graphic Design Inspiration: 10 Innovative Portfolios From FIDM Grads
With FIDM Spring Quarter 2017 over, we present to you our Graphic Design Grad portfolios! Each designer’s work contains a variety of unique creative skills learned within the Graphic Design program. Scroll down to see their portfolios, filled with eye-catching art. Bobby Silverman Click on the thumbnails below to expand the images. Brigitte Sevigney Click on the thumbnails below to expand the images. Chila Daniella Click on the...
3 FIDM Visual Communications Portfolios Meant to Stun
When it comes to designing the perfect window displays or putting together the perfect outfit, Visual Communications experts are your best bet. As Winter Quarter 2017 comes to a close, we present to you our Visual Communications Grad portfolios! Each grad’s work contains a variety of unique creative skills learned within the FIDM Visual Communications Program, including sketching, Photoshop and Illustrator. Scroll down to see...
Seeing is Believing: Inside Visual Effects with Caleb Owens
(via Scott Free Productions) Recently, Visual Effects Veteran Caleb Owens came to speak with FIDM Digital Media students about his previous experience, opinion on the current industry and what students should do now to achieve success in the Digital Media world. Scroll down for our full recap of it all. (via Marvel) (via Warner Brothers) (via Sony Pictures, MGM, Plan B Entertainment, Fox) (via Paramount) (via Lucas Film) (via...
The Dynamic 2017 Oscar-Nominated Films For Cinematography
Cinematography is defined as “the art of making motion pictures.” The 2017 Oscar nominated films “Arrival,” “La La Land,””Lion,””Moonlight” and “Silence” are all unique in the fact that they bring a wave of emotion, diversity, authenticity and masterful detail. There is no doubt that these films are pure works of art. Here is a deeper look into the cinematography of the...
FIDM Costume Design Students Take On LACOSTE At 2017 Costume Designers Guild Awards
For the fifth year in a row, LACOSTE has partnered with FIDM’s Film & TV Costume Design Students to create a dynamic collaboration. Last year, FIDM Students re-created Quentin Tarantino character looks with a LACOSTE polo as the base. This year, students designed fairytale costumes that incorporated the iconic polo shirt. These jaw-dropping designs debuted at the 2017 Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton...
It’s A Denim World At True Religion HQ
Recently, FIDM got the inside scoop on what life is like at True Religion’s Headquarters in Manhattan Beach, Calif. In case you missed the coverage the day-of, here’s a recap of what went down on FIDM’s Instagram and Snapchat. We chatted with CEO John Ermatinger and CFO Dali Snyder, along with Graphic Designers and other members of the True Religion HQ Team about everything from finance to following your dreams (and...
Embody Luxury: Design A Fragrance Bottle For Hermès
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Hermès and designboom have teamed up to offer individuals the chance to put their creativity to the test on the packaging for a limited edition bottle for Terre d’Hermès—a flagship fragrance for men. This design competition is open to everyone and winners will not only be granted the opportunity to have their design realized, but the top three entrants will also receive a cash prize. The competition...
