A poster and the process: we all fear it and we all enjoy it
Last February 2012 my work was part of a new faculty exhibition at Indiana University – Purdue University at Fort Wayne (IPFW). The show was titled The Other based on a conversation we, the three participants had about our experiences as either being a female in a male dominated context, being homosexual, or being a [...]
Hoodies, language, and the degradation of our humanity
Hi all, I am not sure how to start this post. I have many things in my mind: the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, the irrational comments made in the media, and the lack of objective analysis on the issues. A boy, a 17 year old is dead. Shot to death for walking to his [...]
A designer walks around and when she does, this is what happens…
As many of you already know, I am a designer. Thus, to me walking requires a camera on hand. But alas! My precious Canon broke and I have not had time to order my new camera. Though the iPhone is a very convenient in terms of both mobility, size, and yes, discretion, I find it [...]
Looking around…
Today we decided to go for a walk. It was warm, sunny, and just a gorgeous day. Since I had to return some books to the local library, it was an easy decision to choose to walk there. That’s one of the perks of living in downtown. One can do what I call functional walking. [...]
International Womens Day
Today I found out is International Womens Day. I found out through Facebook. My news feed was full of good wishes and congratulations to all of us who are women. I did not think much of it. Not sure why. That is until I went to the mall today. See, our anniversary is this coming [...]
Chicago… I have to admit, I miss you
This past weekend we went to visit our family in Iowa. I wanted to take a break and go somewhere even if that somewhere was not a novelty to me. I got to spend time with my nieces, took them birthday shopping, and my children got to spend time with their auntie Angie. While in [...]
New theme
Hi all! It has been a while. I know. Just a quick note to tell you I have a new look. Enjoy!
Beliefs, passion, intellect, and ethnicity
During my years in United States, I have been told many things: you have a strong accent, your skin is dark, your hair is so curly, your sway is so Puertorrican, and a list of many other things. Among these epithets, there is one that cuts right at me deeply. That is, it can make [...]
The joys of Motherhood
Hi all, I know I have not penned an entry since July 14th. That is a long time in the blogging world! Summer was a challenging time for us since we had to get our house ready to move to another state, pack, unpack and get settled in our new state, town, schools, and jobs. [...]
The 2010 Chicago International Poster Biennial show
Last May 18th 2011 I had a conversation with Lance Rutter who is an internationally known designer based in Chicago about the Chicago International Poster Biennial. I have been interested in the Biennial since I heard Lance speak about it at the Society Typographic Arts annual conference at Lake Geneva in January 2009. Lance presented how the Biennial got started, [...]