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What is 'cradle to cradle' design and how can you see this applied in the Graphic Design industry?  Cradle to Cradle refers to protecting and enriching the ecosystem and environment. In terms of design we can look at indistrial design and manufacturing in a way which doesn't cripple the environment.  In the 'Creative Gallery on Sustainable Communications '- what ad has the most impact for you and why?  The 'Trash Seabirds' ad has the most impact on me. It feels very unnecessary that wildlife should have to suffer and live the way they are because people don't want to recycle.  "If you don't pick it up they will" List five things that a Graphic Designer can do in their practice to decrease their impact on the environment.  1. Use more technical and biological materials. 2.  Material reutilization ( Re-use and recycle materials) 3. Aim to use 100% renewable energy 4. Keep in mind the impact on human health 5. Socal responsibili...

What is "free pitching" and how does it effect the industry as a whole?  Free pitching is when someone provides their design services without payment. As a whole free pitching is bad for the design industry. If we start to hand out our ideas for free it lowers the worth of our ideas.  Why is it important to have a code of ethics in the Graphic Design industry?  Ethics is important because it is the moral standing of any topic. In terms of graphic design it comes down to our practice and professionalism.  What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark or patent?  A copyright focuses on the ownership of books and artworks. A trademark focuses on the ownership of logos or brand identies. A patent is vaguely a licence granted by the government.  What measures do you need to take as a freelance designer to protect your creative output? As a freelance designer you need to be aware that your ideas aren't free. It is also important to ensure a...

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Johari results: From what I can tell by looking at the results of the Johari Window Tool I can see immediately that other people have selected a wide array of attributes. What attributes described in Johari Window exercise do you see as key to dealing with clients?  Helpful, calm, trustworthy, patient, kind. What attributes are key to dealing with your colleagues?  Trustworthy, sensible, patient, helpful, calm. What attributes are key to dealing with yourself?  Happy, loving, patient, independant. What attributes are key to dealing with your boss?  Kind, clever, trustworthy, sensible, ingenious. How does your version of the Johari Window differ from your friends/close contacts? My version of the Johari Window compared to others was quite similar for the most part. People were able to distinguish most of the traits I identified for myself, while also assigning more traits similar to the ones I chose.  How does this exercise make you think abou...