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Assistant/Associate Professor of Interior Architecture
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

The faculty seeks an individual with the ability to contribute to the curricula of interior architecture, product design, and furniture design. Applicants should demonstrate teaching expertise in the following areas: ability to teach all levels of undergraduate and graduate interior architecture studios, with primary emphasis in graduate level interior architecture studios; ability to teach CAD applications including REVIT and 3-D computer modeling programs; ability to teach one or more lecture courses in additional subjects related to Interior Architecture, i.e., design theory, materials and finishes, construction documents; and oversee and coordinate student internships.

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It’s Friday again—the one day of the week when dressing down is an act of solidarity and leisurely lunch breaks are encouraged as we all get in gear for the weekend. But, did you know that weekends are a relatively recent development, 140 years old at most? Which begs the question: who says we have to work on Friday at all? Unbelievably, this isn’t a rhetorical question anymore, and Sarah Rich, editor at Dwell Magazine, explores this idea in her Hack2Work contribution, Consider the 4-Day Workweek. An excerpt:

When I was in first grade, the highlight of each week was Free-day Friday—a span of seven glorious hours when we got to choose whether to assemble tangrams, read Frog and Toad, or play tunnel tag. It was a simple redesign of the standard week but the benefits were far-reaching. As a tool for easing the daily grind, it’s a hack we could learn from.

Among professional adults, engaging in leisure activities on a workday is called “playing hooky.” Unless you are employed by the state of Utah. Just over a year ago, Utah launched an experiment, changing the government employee work schedule from five days per week to four, and increasing daily hours to ten. With a full 12-month cycle behind them, analysts were able to draw conclusions about how this system affected people, the planet, and the state’s budget (also known as the triple bottom line), and it turns out that Free-day Friday is a win-win-win for grown-ups too.

>> Read the rest of Sarah’s piece here
>> Check out more more shortcuts & advice from Hack2Work: Essential Tips for the Design Professional

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So i’m in the market for a new laptop backpack. I’m looking for something that is functional, but at the same time stylish. Maybe a different kind of fabric, alternative to the norm colors etc. Anyone have any recommendations?

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Graphic Designer
Gensler
San Francisco, California

The Graphic Designer in Firmwide Communications will work in a collaborative team environment on a range of multi-faceted projects that support and enhance the Gensler brand. Responsibilities include designing and implementing a broad range of print and digital marketing and communications materials including brochures, books, presentations, and multi-media projects combining print, PowerPoint, and flash animation; working with studio and firm leaders to set strategies, gain approvals and monitor project schedules; participating in creative critiques with peers and project leaders.

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Lead Interaction/Brand Designer
Cinco Design Office
Portland, OR

Experience driven designer with a bit of rock ‘n roll needed for a 4-6 month full-time contract. May evolve into a full-time position if we can’t live without you.

You have a depth of experience in digital UX, animation and motion while also having a keen sense for corporate brand identity and how digital experiences map and integrate with other brand communication platforms – whether that’s an image campaign, packaging, product or environment.

It’s important that you’re able to visualize a complete brand experience – where interactive may only be one element- and be able to contribute a knowledgeable perspective and strengthen the overall presentation/design of an integrated brand experience.

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