Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Graphic design has many different definitions, and these definitions have evolved over time. What is considered to be the earliest examples of graphic design is not how graphic design is currently understood. Pictographs and symbols discovered in the southern French Lascaux caves around 15,000 BC are the earliest evidence of graphic design. Movable type, which…

The dictionary definition of design is as follows “a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made” but in reality it means a variety of things to each designer. Though I am not an experienced designer I still have a…

As a kid, I would spend my time in my room making designs on my phone. I would film and edit videos, create collages, and design art projects. My love for design came from a young age, specifically digital art. I would enjoy creating design projects on my phone and experimenting. At that age, I…

With each project I created in university, I learned more and more new things. I was exposed to new techniques, got better with software, and found different creative styles. It’s important to stop and reflect on what you have learned from each project you create. As a beginner designer, it’s normal to not always be…

I walked into the first day of class with enthusiasm, excitement, and nerviness. I was eager to start taking steps towards the career I had been dreaming of for years but scared of this new practice that I knew little about. When it came time to start creating our first project, I was hit with…

Walking into the Islamic art museum of Cairo, I was astonished. Art pieces that date from thousands of years ago, a building so clean, art well displayed, and yet I had never heard of this place before. How could a place so large and rich in history be so unheard of? After departing the museum,…

Find my creative identity Five years from now, I want to have increased my creativity. I want to have thoughts and ideas that are unique and strong. I want to have enough saturation in the world of design that I can finally figure out what my design style is.  2. Build a strong portfolio  Hopefully,…

Five years from now, I hope to have increased my confidence in my abilities. As a beginner designer, I struggle to be proud of my work as I tend to compare myself to designers who are much more developed in the field. I plan on doing this by first getting feedback from others. Seeking other…

Egypt has seen a spike in new local clothing brands created by young adults. These brands have flourished and aided Egyptians to rely more on local brands and less on mass international companies. The issue with these brands is that they all end up looking the same. There is a sense of creativity in each…

For decades, Egypt was named “The Orient’s Hollywood” and their movie posters portrayed that. Poster designs were creative and innovative, with many different design styles. With the fall of the Egyptian movie industry also came the fall of creativity in modern Egyptian movie posters. Lyu wrote about the intricacy of these posters in her article…