Revision Path 058: Leon Lawrence III
Dec 22, 2014
Leon Lawrence III, design director of USA Weekend magazine for almost 15 years and former VP of the Organization of Black Designers, shares his experience working with the magazine and his journey as an art director, including writing a book about being a design director. He discusses the importance of professional organizations and highlights the lack of diversity in the graphic design industry. Leon also talks about the direction of design at USA Today, including interactive animation and digital work.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Discovering Black Designers and Design Nation
02:47 • 8min
Searching for a Job in the Design Industry
10:23 • 11min
Writing a Book on Being a Design Director at a National Publication
21:15 • 3min
The Organization of Black Designers: Growing and Supporting African American Designers
23:49 • 27min
Joining Professional Organizations for Young Designers
50:42 • 18min
Becoming an Art Director for a National Publication
01:08:38 • 10min
Exploring the Direction of Design at USA Today
01:18:49 • 3min
Conclusion and Sponsor Recognition
01:22:16 • 3min