https://profgrady.com Prof. Grady Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:14:30 +0000 https://profgrady.com en https://profgrady.com/Philosophy Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:29:52 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Philosophy 📺&nbsp; Video by Bob Pascarella | Edited by Dan Pinnolis <img width="1827" height="189" width_o="1827" height_o="189" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9715031f362322b63e943679eb03531c5b266948d9274f7e88cb53d50fd47e88/Design-Ed-talks-podcast2.png" data-mid="244228472" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9715031f362322b63e943679eb03531c5b266948d9274f7e88cb53d50fd47e88/Design-Ed-talks-podcast2.png" />&nbsp;🎙️&nbsp;Podcast: Design Education Talks&nbsp;↗︎ &nbsp; PhilosophyMy teaching philosophy centers on three core principles: Audience, Context, and Craft. These principles form the foundation of my approach as an educator, shaping how I prepare students for the evolving demands of the design field. By fostering curiosity, fearlessness, multimodal exploration, collaboration, prolific experimentation, and an iterative mindset, I aim to cultivate designers who are adaptable, thoughtful, and prepared to shape the future. Core Principles: Audience: Design is about understanding who you’re designing for and the purpose of&nbsp;the product. This ensures the design resonates and achieves its goal.Context: Design exists within a specific medium or platform, whether print, screen, or&nbsp;immersive experience. This context shapes how the message is received.&nbsp;Craft: Design requires obsessive attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to&nbsp;high-quality execution. <img width="3958" height="2208" width_o="3958" height_o="2208" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5fb059e4742362291f9f3ac1511f53b8732fbd854135248c87b04a9980d6da75/Research-diagram-004.png" data-mid="220235192" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5fb059e4742362291f9f3ac1511f53b8732fbd854135248c87b04a9980d6da75/Research-diagram-004.png" /> Expectations for My Students I hold my students to a set of guiding expectations that encourage deep engagement with their work: Be Curious: Explore both content and form with wonder and inquiry. Curiosity fuels discovery and leads to unexpected insights. Be Fearless: Embrace tools and technology without hesitation. Whether learning new software or experimenting with unconventional techniques, stepping outside one’s comfort zone drives growth. Be Multimodal: Design today isn’t confined to one medium. Students should feel comfortable moving fluidly between print, digital, and immersive formats, integrating these seamlessly into their practice. Be Collaborative: Foster empathy and constructive critique. Learning from peers, offering meaningful feedback, and working as part of a team are essential skills in a collaborative world. Be Prolific: Produce boldly and often. Experimentation sparks innovation, but always consider the audience’s perspective during the process. Reflect &amp; Refine: Continuous iteration and improvement lie at the heart of successful design. Embracing feedback and refining ideas is a hallmark of a skilled designer. Design as a Future-Focused Discipline My teaching philosophy embraces the ever-changing landscape of design, preparing students for dynamic roles as interdisciplinary creators in society. While my experiences inform my perspective, I focus on guiding students in imagining and building their future within the field. Inspiration surrounds us, often hidden in plain sight. Overlooked moments, mundane details, or personal experiences can serve as catalysts for profound creativity. I encourage students to observe their immediate environments closely, mining them for formal and conceptual insights. This practice strengthens their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while also fostering a habit of recognizing design opportunities everywhere. Balancing the Technical and the Conceptual In today’s world of design, integrating multiple media is non-negotiable. My goal is to ensure students gain proficiency in technical skills and contemporary tools, while grounding this knowledge in the historical and theoretical contexts of graphic design and typography. Dynamic media, in particular, is a dominant force in the field, and I encourage students to approach it with both technical competence and conceptual depth. However, technical mastery is just part of the equation. My ultimate aim is to help students discover their unique creative voices. By exposing them to diverse disciplines and systems of output, I encourage them to challenge traditional boundaries and explore innovative ideas. This freedom to experiment helps them grow into designers confident in their individuality and capable of contributing original perspectives to collaborative projects. Collaboration and Critique Collaboration is central to graphic design, which is more of a shared experience today than ever before. I emphasize the importance of working with others—not just in execution but in idea generation and critique. Learning how to give and receive constructive feedback is a vital skill that students can carry into any professional or personal setting. Critique plays a key role in my teaching. I encourage students to embrace feedback as an opportunity to refine and elevate their work. The process of reflection and iteration is something designers must engage with throughout their careers, and I aim to instill this mindset early. Teaching as a Reciprocal Experience Teaching is not a one-way street. I value the opportunity to learn from my students, whose fresh perspectives and fearless creativity inspire me to stay curious and adaptable. Watching them grow as designers and problem-solvers—and ultimately apply their skills in the world—is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. My philosophy focuses on preparing students for the future by exploring new directions in design pedagogy that extend beyond traditional frameworks. By fostering an environment of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration, I aim to equip students with the tools and mindset needed to navigate the ever-evolving design landscape. Whether they go on to create groundbreaking visual systems, address societal challenges through design, or lead in emerging industries, I want my students to approach their roles with confidence, curiosity, and a deep understanding of their power to make a meaningful impact. With this philosophy as my guide, I hope to inspire students to embrace the exciting possibilities and challenges ahead, ensuring they are not only participants but leaders in shaping what is to come.View James’ CV ↗︎ https://profgrady.com/Research-Overview Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:29:32 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Research-Overview <img width="1500" height="479" width_o="1500" height_o="479" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/20c7082aa7ce614705974c7dd746d58c05951ce15f4f30f69c58b447eca5599a/Research-diagram-004.jpg" data-mid="237208420" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/20c7082aa7ce614705974c7dd746d58c05951ce15f4f30f69c58b447eca5599a/Research-diagram-004.jpg" /> Convergent Design Research I am a designer, educator, and researcher whose work bridges professional practice, immersive experiences, digital innovation, and teaching. Through my consultancy, Design Axl, I have partnered with leading organizations across the country—from Bain Capital Ventures in San Francisco and Dell Technologies Capital in Palo Alto to Alexandria Real Estate Equities in Pasadena and NextView Ventures in New York. This work has been nationally recognized, including multiple Graphic Design USA awards, a Graphis Packaging 11 Silver Award for packaging design excellence, and the Fast Company World Changing Ideas Award for North America for Polyplexus, a platform funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Virginia, designed to advance scientific collaboration. My research extends beyond traditional design outputs into immersive projects such as Random Actor, which expands access to interactive media for artists, curators, and educators. At Boston University, I guide students in the Spark! Innovation Fellowship, where they tackle real-world challenges at the intersection of design, technology, and entrepreneurship. Whether with Fortune 500 companies, startups, or students, my focus is always on using design to connect people, tell stories, and create meaningful change. 📽️ &nbsp;TALK (52:55): TSU — A Design Spectrum ↗︎ 📺 &nbsp;TALK (7:28): CAA — From Studio to Classroom ↗︎ 🎙️ &nbsp;PODCAST (25:22): Design Education Talks w/Lefteris Heretakis ↗︎🎥 &nbsp;TALK (24:08): FAU — Interdisciplinary Design Research ↗︎ SEE RESEARCH AREAS BELOW ⇣ https://profgrady.com/Research-Design-Axl Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:31:39 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Research-Design-Axl 1. Professional Practice: Design Axl Through my consultancy, Design Axl, I partner with organizations that influence global markets and drive innovation across finance, technology, real estate, and venture capital. My work spans the country, with clients including Bain Capital Ventures in San Francisco, Dell Technologies Capital in Palo Alto, Alexandria Real Estate Equities in Pasadena, Companyon Ventures in Boston, Jump Capital in Chicago, and NextView Ventures in New York. These collaborations—ranging from multi-billion-dollar companies to early-stage startups—share a common thread: using design to clarify identity, communicate vision, and support innovation. This work has been nationally recognized with multiple Graphic Design USA awards, including honors for the NextView Ventures and Jump Capital websites in 2024 and the Bubble Works™ can design in 2025, celebrated for its bold visual identity and standout shelf presence. Together, these projects reflect both the quality of the design solutions and their broader impact on industries shaping the future of innovation.🧰 VISIT: axl.design ↗︎ SEE SELECT CLIENTS BELOW ⇣ <img width="319" height="396" width_o="319" height_o="396" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a1b25ce127b45bca9bd2efa145dfb60ec6d31af118c993253a85c6c5bc394da3/graphis-vert.png" data-mid="245204997" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/319/i/a1b25ce127b45bca9bd2efa145dfb60ec6d31af118c993253a85c6c5bc394da3/graphis-vert.png" /> <img width="1638" height="2040" width_o="1638" height_o="2040" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de97cfe3144ae5d660229a9d22de1ab97dffe6651e63f824ddab69ebf9c2798f/2025apda.png" data-mid="237265965" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/de97cfe3144ae5d660229a9d22de1ab97dffe6651e63f824ddab69ebf9c2798f/2025apda.png" /> <img width="1638" height="2041" width_o="1638" height_o="2041" 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IdentityIndustry: Technology <img width="1921" height="1080" width_o="1921" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c47988668789e268b2e4bb0a17afc0951840ddf16e487e80280d697eede82b92/design-axl-gc.png" data-mid="218217451" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c47988668789e268b2e4bb0a17afc0951840ddf16e487e80280d697eede82b92/design-axl-gc.png" /> Grid City Beer Works Service: Brand IdentityIndustry: Food/Beverage <img width="1921" height="1080" width_o="1921" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cb5cfe5982693e0ac5384c21d1fec21842a64a8dc05394eca00d22f5c9f0f8d3/design-axl-phai-002.png" data-mid="218217604" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cb5cfe5982693e0ac5384c21d1fec21842a64a8dc05394eca00d22f5c9f0f8d3/design-axl-phai-002.png" /> PHAI Service: Digital PlatformIndustry: Healthcare <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f7e3eace21c43d524fe40faea55569500f83d115d790ca790bef717afeaa4cf2/design-axl-polyplexus.png" data-mid="218693030" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f7e3eace21c43d524fe40faea55569500f83d115d790ca790bef717afeaa4cf2/design-axl-polyplexus.png" /> Polyplexus Service: Digital PlatformIndustry: Science Overlay Example /* Include the CSS snippet here or link to an external stylesheet */ https://profgrady.com/Research-RA Thu, 30 May 2024 00:50:39 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Research-RA <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/057654b409b818114ad76f5a56f42b62a3d918f513d9c4cea4127d09d344f19d/RA-Sizzle-3_3_1.gif" data-mid="211980527" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/057654b409b818114ad76f5a56f42b62a3d918f513d9c4cea4127d09d344f19d/RA-Sizzle-3_3_1.gif" /> <img width="985" height="555" width_o="985" height_o="555" 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Immersive Experiences: Random Actor My research extends beyond traditional graphic design outputs to explore how immersive spaces and interactive technologies can transform storytelling and human experience. One of my most significant projects, Random Actor, is an interdisciplinary project initiated by Clay Hopper and me at Boston University that enables users to create interactive and dynamic media without requiring technical expertise. The project began with early explorations, prototypes, and proofs of concept that helped define its goals, creative parameters, and potential use cases. After multiple attempts that did not generate the functional system we were looking for, Paolo Scoppola designed and developed the first functional Random Actor software system from scratch in openFrameworks during his 2022 artist-in-residence at Boston University. By integrating projection mapping, computational vision, and generative systems into an intuitive interface, Random Actor opens new creative possibilities and makes immersive design accessible to artists, curators, educators, and performers. The project has already been used in theaters and performance spaces, but its potential extends far beyond that into museums, classrooms, and public art installations. This work reflects my broader commitment to bridging technology and human expression, expanding the reach of design as a medium for connection, learning, and engagement.&nbsp; VISIT: random-actor.com&nbsp;↗︎ https://profgrady.com/Research-Spark Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:16:49 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Research-Spark <img width="1921" height="1080" width_o="1921" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0659fce8c4d47bcbedb9cf792474f49f07ee9da49b4ec4544d3b64540d4a98d2/spark-001.png" data-mid="218232030" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0659fce8c4d47bcbedb9cf792474f49f07ee9da49b4ec4544d3b64540d4a98d2/spark-001.png" /> <img width="1921" height="1080" width_o="1921" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/94efe0b4bc662cf61921a79f84033599dcaac9476306a5c123c24659b095b587/spark-004.png" data-mid="218232046" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/94efe0b4bc662cf61921a79f84033599dcaac9476306a5c123c24659b095b587/spark-004.png" /> <img width="1921" height="1080" width_o="1921" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d27e7fb42878728794cb59ea41a20052d05c5d52d366e54bc302d75506da61c2/spark-003.png" data-mid="218237889" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d27e7fb42878728794cb59ea41a20052d05c5d52d366e54bc302d75506da61c2/spark-003.png" /> <img width="1921" height="1080" width_o="1921" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d740925be5ad7686a1948ec06d67861b7d01f0aa3474207d35128b9e75c38aee/spark-012.png" data-mid="218257993" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d740925be5ad7686a1948ec06d67861b7d01f0aa3474207d35128b9e75c38aee/spark-012.png" /> <img width="1921" height="1080" width_o="1921" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2c2f2f63214423affb4dc57947ea0ac187db882a40ee18d13c71026463311929/spark-011.png" data-mid="218257992" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2c2f2f63214423affb4dc57947ea0ac187db882a40ee18d13c71026463311929/spark-011.png" /> 3. Digital Product Innovation: BU Spark!&nbsp; At Boston University, I co-created the Spark! Technology Innovation Fellowship with Ziba Cranmer as part of the Cross-College Challenge (XCC) and the BU Hub. This program has become one of the university’s premier offerings in interdisciplinary innovation. Students design and build digital products from end to end—conducting user research, creating user experiences and interfaces, and delivering fully developed and deployed solutions. Unlike speculative classroom exercises, these projects are fully functional, created in collaboration with real partners, and launched into use. This emphasis on complete, working systems prepares students for the realities of professional practice at the highest level. The fellowship is distinguished not only by its interdisciplinary nature—bringing together students from design, computer science, business, and engineering—but also by its deep connections to industry. Spark! has been supported by mentors from leading organizations such as Facebook, Google, Red Hat, and Microsoft, who provide expert guidance and connect students to professional standards and practices. My role is to help students navigate this process, guiding them to iterate, refine, and adapt while keeping their focus on the people who will use their solutions and the impact those solutions will have. Watching students launch innovative, fully realized projects through Spark! demonstrates the powerful role design plays as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, collaboration, and meaningful change. 🤖&nbsp;VISIT: BU Spark! ↗︎ https://profgrady.com/Research-MFA Sat, 30 Oct 2021 13:06:59 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Research-MFA 4. Pedagogical Process: MFA Thesis My approach to teaching is rooted in exploration and experimentation, shaped by my MFA studies at the Rhode Island School of Design. In my courses, I encourage students to move beyond obvious solutions and to approach problems from fresh perspectives. The emphasis is not only on producing strong visual outcomes but also on understanding the purpose of design and its potential to address real-world challenges. I continue to reference my MFA thesis as a north star for project prompts and student guidance. The thesis provides a foundation rooted in process and inquiry, while remaining flexible and adaptive in an evolving world of design—a flexibility that I view as its greatest strength. This approach allows me to help students develop confidence in experimentation, technical skill in execution, and awareness of how their work connects to larger contexts. Teaching, for me, is about creating space for new ideas to flourish while preparing students to lead in the future of design.📕&nbsp;View Book PDF ↗︎ 📙 Purchase Book ↗︎ SEE BOOK CHAPTERS BELOW ⇣ <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d09e1db08884951f89042e8867e5ad2e1aa5ee201bbc8ff1b8249e16c17f33e6/img_4267-01.jpg" data-mid="123107223" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/d09e1db08884951f89042e8867e5ad2e1aa5ee201bbc8ff1b8249e16c17f33e6/img_4267-01.jpg" /> 0.0 | Abstract Shift, in concept and method, is a view on empirically based graphic design. Inviting constant shifts of perspective-from one place, position... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ca8692e7db7567283ea23ee6fb5b7f32ab5fd3b64ff0c19a48e5e493b0dc0232/img_4267.jpeg" data-mid="123107222" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/ca8692e7db7567283ea23ee6fb5b7f32ab5fd3b64ff0c19a48e5e493b0dc0232/img_4267.jpeg" /> 0.1 – 0.2&nbsp;| Point of View When I was fourteen, my family went on a trip to Kona, Hawaii, and I brought my first video camera with me, a Sony HI8 HandyCam; I was rarely... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9dad9b141180cb16114b4a97864e98cbdd1bf3285271827ebfb0e6ad684013a2/process-01.jpg" data-mid="123107220" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/9dad9b141180cb16114b4a97864e98cbdd1bf3285271827ebfb0e6ad684013a2/process-01.jpg" /> 0.3 – 0.5&nbsp;| MethodologyBefore coming to graduate school, I spent eleven years working at a graphic design/brand strategy firm. We used qualitative and quantitative process models... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/14ea89d538fff3f9b59c1c9f1bcfd484908ffb0fcec2613454a276c12810c709/fullcircle-01.jpg" data-mid="123107224" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/14ea89d538fff3f9b59c1c9f1bcfd484908ffb0fcec2613454a276c12810c709/fullcircle-01.jpg" /> 0.6 | Full CircleOn August 3, 2011, my daughter Joy was born. Seeing her develop an awareness of her environment, while I am simultaneously developing my thesis... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/68ee69cd33d25bc323bba9543cd6c4900d0eae3785979de78fb875f5dead2642/inter2-01.jpg" data-mid="123107221" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/68ee69cd33d25bc323bba9543cd6c4900d0eae3785979de78fb875f5dead2642/inter2-01.jpg" /> 0.7 | Interview with Vaughan OliverVaughan Oliver is an award-winning, legendary graphic designer, artist and author of several books, including... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/58724056a93d65be5deaa60d23556c6a1ac95f63b11120d9d576cdd4721ce4e6/img_4267-01-copy.jpg" data-mid="123108111" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/58724056a93d65be5deaa60d23556c6a1ac95f63b11120d9d576cdd4721ce4e6/img_4267-01-copy.jpg" /> 1.0–1.1 | Input: Accumulate InspirationComing back to school after eleven years in the professional field was daunting and uncomfortable... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f3220654571b83368d3ea641ddc8136c34aac68debcbc05f675435045cfc0d7d/aajpg.jpg" data-mid="123108345" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/f3220654571b83368d3ea641ddc8136c34aac68debcbc05f675435045cfc0d7d/aajpg.jpg" /> 1.2–1.3 | Ephemera CollectionAny one of the ninety-five previous objects could be a piece of trash or a spark of inspiration. Each object has the ability to be examined, studied... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d6adbcb221ab1e5d94947111ae6f006b355c26bc6bce7e85cd21928c4878b1e2/3jpg.jpg" data-mid="123108692" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/d6adbcb221ab1e5d94947111ae6f006b355c26bc6bce7e85cd21928c4878b1e2/3jpg.jpg" /> 1.4–1.5 | Form + Content = Graphic DesignEphemera Collection is just a small sampling of everyday objects that inspire me; initially, they inspire me in a... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/08a5bc9932f87fe3f999f7fa2b613979eda83d0a4a44bd31f8e33016e0dd830c/4.jpg" data-mid="123108778" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/08a5bc9932f87fe3f999f7fa2b613979eda83d0a4a44bd31f8e33016e0dd830c/4.jpg" /> 1.6–1.7 | Wabi-SabiWabi-Sabi can be called a comprehensive aesthetic system. The more systematic and clearly defined the components of an aesthetic system are, the... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/84dc9a889811268a60860746f45b5784ca7b810c56586f1303722087c5ccdd9d/5.jpg" data-mid="123108938" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/84dc9a889811268a60860746f45b5784ca7b810c56586f1303722087c5ccdd9d/5.jpg" /> 1.8 | Tools of CaptureBeyond accumulating physical objects and written words in my database, I am also passionately accumulating still and moving images. I use a range of... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/26251dc9ef4c44aca2cefa46f7f3d0fc7c54db85a0f75c9fa74e2c5791c27e04/6.jpg" data-mid="123109177" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/26251dc9ef4c44aca2cefa46f7f3d0fc7c54db85a0f75c9fa74e2c5791c27e04/6.jpg" /> 1.9 | Interview with Daniel PaluskaDan Paluska is an artist, engineer and educator who works with kinetic, robotic, and cultural systems… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6a6cf6e33047233ca0fc4f1e78e4d699d799a3285a8b63add529ca34ef34811f/7.jpg" data-mid="123109233" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/6a6cf6e33047233ca0fc4f1e78e4d699d799a3285a8b63add529ca34ef34811f/7.jpg" /> 2.0–2.2 | Output: Transform AwarenessThere is a gap that drives awareness in my work. It’s the phase in my process where I transform my awareness… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16b1d5e63dba161b679b767a4653ef5dd6cb948a4c946db4730c19a514436cd3/8.jpg" data-mid="123109417" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/16b1d5e63dba161b679b767a4653ef5dd6cb948a4c946db4730c19a514436cd3/8.jpg" /> 2.3 | CommuteSpark Sometimes the most obvious spark of inspiration is in front of our eyes. Commute was the first studio project I worked on in the Fall, 2010... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2604cec40cb684b1789371f49197fa0af44114cfb7fe6cd36b6a6385a1d63ac2/9.jpg" data-mid="123109629" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/2604cec40cb684b1789371f49197fa0af44114cfb7fe6cd36b6a6385a1d63ac2/9.jpg" /> 2.4 | Color-aid Cut-upIndeterminacy Color-aid Cut-up, is a stop-motion video that uses Color-aid paper, an excerpt of Gertrude Stein’s avant-garde poem, Tender Buttons and.... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e9092aaa69ff74c9595a02f8935ffb0b0bae8c4c7aa9bfbc38414a264fdd1a59/10.jpg" data-mid="123109696" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/e9092aaa69ff74c9595a02f8935ffb0b0bae8c4c7aa9bfbc38414a264fdd1a59/10.jpg" /> 2.5 | fail sailUncovering an Archive fail sail begins with an investigation in the Lownes Science Collection within the John Hay Library at Brown… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/41bfd795055bb81a47a1b2bde9e541f0482628bcdfdd981a4bbca1690eab61cd/11.jpg" data-mid="123198473" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/41bfd795055bb81a47a1b2bde9e541f0482628bcdfdd981a4bbca1690eab61cd/11.jpg" /> 2.6 | Twenty-Four Hour TouristHeterotopia In an essay by novelist Alan Lightman, he describes one of Einstein’s dreams as “a place where time stands still: the place where... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7917d24c79eda7c92b6efc0cb16cc6c59f942334b60542baa596532c7d771c27/12.jpg" data-mid="123198608" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/7917d24c79eda7c92b6efc0cb16cc6c59f942334b60542baa596532c7d771c27/12.jpg" /> 2.7 | Everyday Observations: LightEmbrace Limitations With access to the camera on my iPhone in my pocket at all times, I’m able to collect a visual archive of my… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2e95284231645d07c445cbb87b37b41c845cc4f61996a5cf5bbb9cbdd63a3d78/13.jpg" data-mid="123198786" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/2e95284231645d07c445cbb87b37b41c845cc4f61996a5cf5bbb9cbdd63a3d78/13.jpg" /> 2.8 | 13/13You don’t have to have the final solution, and that shouldn’t stop you from accumulating inspiration or ways of seeing. — Vaughan Oliver Liminality 13/13 is an... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bb4e80ca091147d553818b12977d435e48c1be34aca5425db46d61d03f3686ca/14.jpg" data-mid="123198988" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/bb4e80ca091147d553818b12977d435e48c1be34aca5425db46d61d03f3686ca/14.jpg" /> 2.10 |&nbsp;BlinkThere can be as much value in the blink of an eye as in months of rational analysis. — Malcolm Gladwell Subconscious Intuition Every year during the first… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d95d8c4f532d9e33f7d2a249dadbd8319e90de8d665b2fb0335986feca517900/15.jpg" data-mid="123199386" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/d95d8c4f532d9e33f7d2a249dadbd8319e90de8d665b2fb0335986feca517900/15.jpg" /> 2.11 | Incarceration VacationEnjoying the Ride Michel de Certeau’s The Practice of Everyday Life explores the everyday operating in society. He describes strategies an... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ddf355ff958285f0012b629ad20a3e6e1eb560b518acba106700f63ef65956f6/16.jpg" data-mid="123199667" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/ddf355ff958285f0012b629ad20a3e6e1eb560b518acba106700f63ef65956f6/16.jpg" /> 2.12 | Burroughs Time-LapseProcess of Observation In my interview with Daniel Paluska, he said, “…time-lapse makes me think about the pace of life and how I interact with the… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5206bca18ba8963e96a16a3d4902d859a5da49164334b0947ce666845b56e02b/17.jpg" data-mid="123200087" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/5206bca18ba8963e96a16a3d4902d859a5da49164334b0947ce666845b56e02b/17.jpg" /> 2.13 | Vertov Time-LapseDziga Vertov’s 1929 film, Man With a Movie Camera, is a brave attempt at visual epistemology, to reinterpret the often banal and seemingly insignificant... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/891925d95468855a7343d497bfc338321664c9ce4f0d2c43431d3367925e3b81/18.jpg" data-mid="123200225" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/891925d95468855a7343d497bfc338321664c9ce4f0d2c43431d3367925e3b81/18.jpg" /> 2.14 | HITE ScreenMake something which cannot ‘perform’ without the assistance of its environment. Make something which the ‘spectator’ handles, with which he… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e810011d7fa9cab3bf0663f7c0bf054d66b86d1f7b1f225e6de8b43bc492a46c/19.jpg" data-mid="123200335" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/e810011d7fa9cab3bf0663f7c0bf054d66b86d1f7b1f225e6de8b43bc492a46c/19.jpg" /> 2.15 | Panopticon of JoyFalse Security In Discipline and Punish, philosopher Michel Foucault builds on philosopher Jeremy Bentham’s conceptualization of... <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3aac9d793fb1dde259623c73bf6f49492542e882765833c55c80ab84f6cb99b3/20.jpg" data-mid="123200710" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/3aac9d793fb1dde259623c73bf6f49492542e882765833c55c80ab84f6cb99b3/20.jpg" /> 2.16 | Interview (excerpt) with Ben FryBen Fry is principal of Fathom Information Design, a design and software consultancy located in Boston. He received his… <img width="825" height="495" width_o="825" height_o="495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/41a5fd538f631ff46962f11a288184b07f1a4fd0a293d85d70cdf4e0c2ce6eec/21.jpg" data-mid="123200861" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/825/i/41a5fd538f631ff46962f11a288184b07f1a4fd0a293d85d70cdf4e0c2ce6eec/21.jpg" /> 3.0 | Next StopFor two years, I’ve commuted to Grad school from Boston to Providence by rail. The initially redundant trip has become a peaceful… BACK TO TOP ⇡ Overlay Example /* Include the CSS snippet here or link to an external stylesheet */ https://profgrady.com/Resources Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:14:30 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Resources Resources 🛠️ Welcome to the Resources page! Here, you'll find curated tools and insights to support your growth as a designer. From Job Resources to jumpstart your career to Typography, Motion Graphics, and UI/UX Resources for technical exploration, these materials are here to guide and inspire. If you have suggestions for additional resources, feel free to send me an email.&nbsp;↗︎ Job Resources Design Studios Design Axl FUNKHAUS SOSO Limited Proportion Isometric Solidarity of Unbridled Labour IDEO Trivium Interactive Opus kor group Fathom Response Agency Assembly Design Studio Upstatment Grafton Studio goinvo Stoltze NEOSCAPE Cintri Media WDB Agency Tank Design Moth HATCH Design Sprout Studio Portfolio and Interview Preparation AIGA Career Resources ADPList Cofolios Bestfolios Case Study Club Companies Converse Puma Nike Amazon Vistaprint HubSpot AthenaHealth IBM Red Hat Deloitte Walmart Google Salesforce Dropbox KPMG Microsoft VMware Meta/Facebook Wayfair Citizens Bank Fidelity Investments CBRE Bank of America Design-Specific Job Boards AIGA Design Jobs It’s Nice That Jobs/If You Could Design Observer Jobs Dribbble Jobs Behance Jobs Coroflot Creative Lives in Progress Students Resources BU Center for Career Development International Students Resources BU ISSO USCIS Visa Sponsorship Info Networking/Search LinkedIn Handshake Glassdoor Indeed Monster Ziprecruiter CareerBuilder Talent Agencies Robert Half Creative Circle Dice The Mom Project Michael Page Eliasson See more See less Typography Resources Type Foundries OH No Type Co Occupant Fonts Frere-Jones Type Typotheque Grilli Type Colophon Foundry OR Type Morisawa Monotype Lineto House Industries Berthold Typography.com P22 Type Foundry Typofonderie Swiss Typefaces Emigre Blackletra Font Bureau Klim Type Foundry Luzi Type ABC Dinamo Commercial Type Type Network Future Fonts Production Type Dalton Maag Sharp Type Displaay Pangram Pangram Velvetyne Blaze Type XYZ Type Typelab TypeTogether Rosetta 205TF Typography Learning Google Fonts Knowledge Practical Typography Type Designers Matthew Carter Muriel Cooper Cyrus Highsmith Jessica Hische Typography Communities TypeThursday Typographica TypeDrawers I Love Typography Alphabettes Fonts In Use TypeCulture Letterform Archive Typographic Posters The Type Directors Club FONTS BY WOMXN Fontshop Free &amp; Open-Source Type Google Fonts The League of Moveable Type Velvetyne Open Foundry Collletttivo Fontshare Use &amp; Modify Type Tools Glyphs RoboFont FontLab FontForge Percent (Student Project) Glyphr Studio Dinamo Font Gauntlet Wakamai Fondue Fontjoy Type Scale Fontpair See more See less Motion Graphic Resources Studios/Designers Art of the Title Imaginary Forces DIA studio Space Type Studio Talia Cotton Beatriz Lozano Bullpen Coat of Arms Scholar Pagano Media Hero4Hire Kasra Design Learning/Getting Started Type in motion 001 3D layer, lighting &amp; camera Stylization and textures Cinema 4D + After Effects Expressions Adobe After Effects Tutorials School of Motion Motion Design School EC Abrams Animoplex Plugins Lottie Red Giant Mister Horse Motion Tools Mercury EaseCopy Motion 4 Overlord AEUX Newton 3 Flow Auto Crop Tools and Software Cavalry Adobe After Effects Figma Motion Rive Blender TouchDesigner Procreate Dreams Jitter Principle ProtoPie See more See less UI/UX Resources Prototyping and Website Tools Figma Sketch Framer Cargo Sites Webflow Readymag Spline ProtoPie Rive Inspiration Awwwards—Site of the day Site Inspire Httpster Hoverstate.es OMGLord Creative Boom lapa Godly Laws of UX Smashing Newsletter Design Systems Open Design Systems Figma Design Systems Material Design Compass Design system Spotify RedHat Courses/Classes BU Spark! Figma Resources General Assembly Wix Playground Google Coursera Creative Coding/Generative Design p5.js ml5.js Three.js Google Mediapipe Processing OpenProcessing The Coding Train Codepen ShaderToy TouchDesigner openFrameworks Teachable Machine AI &amp; Emerging Tools Adobe Firefly Runway Midjourney ChatGPT/Codex Claude Figma AI Resources Lovable Krea Luma AI Google AI Studio See more See less https://profgrady.com/News Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:31:47 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/News Latest News &amp; Updates 💫&nbsp;This page features selected awards, invited talks, interviews, press, and research highlights reflecting my work at the intersection of design, technology, education, and interdisciplinary practice. For a full list of achievements, including comprehensive project details, publications, and talks, please explore my CV.&nbsp;↗︎ Interviews &amp; Press 2026 Promotion to Associate Professor of Art, Graphic Design Boston University College of Fine ArtsBoston, MAMay 2026 CFA’s play ‘Dream’ uses generative AI to reimagine Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Article by Rayan Khan, The Daily Free Press October 29, 2025Innovative CFA Play Puts Generative AI to the Shakespeare Test Article by Alene Bouranova and Cydney Scott, BU TodayOctober 23, 2025Design in Motion: James Grady on Creative Process and Emerging Technologies Interview by Lefteris Heretakis, Design Education TalksJanuary 25, 2026James Grady: Designing Across the Spectrum. Curiosity, Computation, and the Future of Graphic Design Education Interview by Lefteris Heretakis, The New Art School / Design Education TalksJanuary 26, 2026BU Institute for Excellence in Teaching &amp; Learning: Integrating AI into Teaching &amp; Learning Interview by BU InstituteMarch 21, 2025 BU Hub: Cross-College Challenge (XCC) Faculty Feature Interview by Bob Pascarella, Creative Director, Fenway GroupJuly 18, 2023 What Makes Graphic Design Professor James Grady Excited about Teaching at BU Interview by Mark Krone, Assistant Director of Graduate AffairsOctober 5, 2021Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and LifeMention by Allison Holzer, Sandra Spataro, Jen Grace BaronNovember 12, 2019 (Page 128) Netflix, Spotify, and How Data is Shaping the ArtsInterview by Art Jahnke, BU TodayMarch 7, 2019 Meet James Grady of Design Axl Interview by Meryll Galino, BostonVoyager&nbsp; September 11, 2018 2018 BFA Thesis Exhibition: A Reflection of 42 Individual JourneysFeature by Sara Frazier, BU TodayMay 9, 2018 Awards 2025 Graphis Silver Award Bubble Works, Packaging 11 2025 Graphic Design USA Package Design Award Bubble Works, Can Design 2025 Graphic Design USA Design Award Companyon Ventures, Website Design2025 Graphic Design USA Design Award Design Axl Annual Letterpress Postcard Series, Self Promotion2025 Graphis Silver Award Bubble Works Craft Hard Seltzer, Packaging 11 2024 Graphic Design USA Design Award&nbsp; NextView, Website + UX/UI Design 2024 Graphic Design USA Design Award Jump Capital, Website + UX/UI Design 2024 Graphic Design USA Design Award Design Axl 2024 Postcard, Sales Promotion + Self Promotion 2024 Marquis Who’s Who in America James J Grady, Selected for Inclusion 2021 Fast Company—World Changing Ideas Award Polyplexus, Digital Platform 2017 Fast Company—World Changing Ideas Award&nbsp; Poverty Tracker, Digital Platform 2015 Fast Company—Innovation By Design Award&nbsp; No Ceilings, Digital Platform Invited Addresses 2026 AIGA Design Educators Community Throughlines Panel Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OHJuly 27-28, 2026 Guest Lecture, VizTech 2 Northeastern UniversityBoston, MAApril 15, 2026 Roundtable Host, Interdisciplinary Discussion with Professor Elizabeth Hunter Boston University College of Fine Arts Boston, MAApril 2, 2026 Guest Lecture, MFA Interaction Design Texas State University, School of Art and Design San Marcos, TXMarch 12, 2026 Lecture, A Moving Target: The Intersection of Communication Design, Technology, and Education CAA 114th Annual ConferenceChicago, ILFebruary 18-21, 2026 Guest Speaker, FA100: The CFA Experience: Doing, Making, KnowingBoston University, College of Fine Arts Boston University, Boston, MAOctober 16, 2025Participant and Moderator, Lights, Camera, Algorithm! AI's Role in the Ethics and Identities of Korean Hallyu and French Media Boston University, College of Communication, Emerging Media Studies Boston University, Boston, MAOctober 8–9, 2025Lecture, A Visual Volley Between AI and Handcrafted DesignA Symposium on Generative AI at BU in Academics and Administration (AIDA) Boston University, Boston, MAFebruary 25, 2025 Lecture, Random Actor: A Design Tool that Connects Computation and Human Performance a2ru 2024 National Conference: “Generate | Integrate: Technology, the Arts and Design”Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NYNovember 16, 2024Lecture, Design + PerformanceDesign Incubation Colloquium 11.1: Boston University Boston University, Boston, MAOctober 25, 2024 Lecture, Cultivating Creativity Through the Crossroads of Interdisciplinary Design Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Department of Visual Arts and Art History Fall 2024 Lecture Series Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FLOctober 23, 2024 Moderator, Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom Center for Teaching &amp; Learning (CTL) Boston University, Boston, MA March 19, 2024Guest Speaker, Future of Work Sandwich Middle High School, Sandwich, MA March 4, 2024 Lecture, Exploring Generative AI Tools, AI Info Session 6 Boston University Digital Learning &amp; InnovationBoston University, Boston, MAFebruary 1, 2024 Lecture and Workshop, Wireframing 101 AR 593 Design Lab Boston University, Boston, MAOctober 23, 2023 BACK TO TOP ⇡ https://profgrady.com/Percent Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:58:21 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Percent <img width="2904" height="1980" width_o="2904" height_o="1980" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d8845546f9080fc428b5609c5ecb1a7d2e539e46ece021939ecb5232d56a6954/fine-tunining_editor-page.gif" data-mid="250180670" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d8845546f9080fc428b5609c5ecb1a7d2e539e46ece021939ecb5232d56a6954/fine-tunining_editor-page.gif" /> Student Names:Alara Kalfazade, Margarita Gomez-Puche, Melih Yilmaz, Yue Zhou Project Title:Percent Project Description:Percent is a web-based, interactive type design tool that reimagines how letterforms are created, manipulated, and understood. Instead of relying on complex vector tools and technical workflows, it uses a system of circles, guidelines, and responsive controls to make typography more approachable, interactive, and exploratory. Developed as part of Spark!’s Technology Innovation Fellowship course at Boston University (Spring 2026), the project evolved over nine sprints — from early research and concept development to a functional prototype and public demo. READ Alara’s FULL BLOG POST&nbsp;VISIT PROJECT WEBSITE <img width="2904" height="1980" width_o="2904" height_o="1980" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e32cdbcc22b8e69e85ccea367c08263e272534a17b4c551f8e14eab2e3d1b1bb/system-page.gif" data-mid="250180671" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e32cdbcc22b8e69e85ccea367c08263e272534a17b4c551f8e14eab2e3d1b1bb/system-page.gif" /> <img width="7336" height="4303" width_o="7336" height_o="4303" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/292c66f4239a7f8aa547adf963c2aeabfc5856a2cb3a2e8dda1604d50494e763/percent-5.png" data-mid="250180672" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/292c66f4239a7f8aa547adf963c2aeabfc5856a2cb3a2e8dda1604d50494e763/percent-5.png" /> <img width="7336" height="4303" width_o="7336" height_o="4303" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a3ced35e2572dddbdb877f9afeb9a420e17b56389cc32a5a8ab3115caf801383/Portfolio-2026_SOM.png" data-mid="250180673" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a3ced35e2572dddbdb877f9afeb9a420e17b56389cc32a5a8ab3115caf801383/Portfolio-2026_SOM.png" /> <img width="786" height="1048" width_o="786" height_o="1048" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2aaa647ad94c3e1621b80bb9347d1eb99d146d6dc264ef835389417a26fa9971/1_oHjaBGJ2K3twxaJMVw2dUw.png" data-mid="250180694" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/786/i/2aaa647ad94c3e1621b80bb9347d1eb99d146d6dc264ef835389417a26fa9971/1_oHjaBGJ2K3twxaJMVw2dUw.png" /> <img width="1800" height="1200" width_o="1800" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/56747c0bc05c8f8144ca97411163c9713d7bdce03f83538619ac6e706c1f7dbe/2J3A6234.jpg" data-mid="250180674" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/56747c0bc05c8f8144ca97411163c9713d7bdce03f83538619ac6e706c1f7dbe/2J3A6234.jpg" /> https://profgrady.com/Blink-Blink Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:19:54 +0000 Prof. Grady https://profgrady.com/Blink-Blink <img width="2000" height="1493" width_o="2000" height_o="1493" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c98d9a4c4c8a2ea6af78828eb8e876a1b6304eb93f8f5cbead71faca5da6074e/1_qnZ3hZ-BGs-wbCOwqrSZzQ.gif" data-mid="250166724" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c98d9a4c4c8a2ea6af78828eb8e876a1b6304eb93f8f5cbead71faca5da6074e/1_qnZ3hZ-BGs-wbCOwqrSZzQ.gif" /> Student Names:Margarita Gomez-Puche Project Title:Blink&amp;Blink Project Description:Blink&amp;Blink is a self-reflective book that approaches AI through resistance, storytelling, and protest. Rather than using AI as a primary creative tool, the project positions it as an outsider, offering only selective prompts about family history, loneliness, separation, stress, and inherited repetition. Through a children’s-story format, ripped paper, folds, hidden text, and layered handmade imagery, the book uses concealment and revelation to explore how personal history can be protected, fragmented, and retold on the artist’s own terms. 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