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Jamaica Design Association

Jamaica Design Association

By Jamaica Design Association

#designshallsavetheworld The Jamaica Design Association is a professional community of Jamaican designers of all disciplines. Graphic, user, culinary, architectural, sound, video, audio, web, the list goes on. We want to highlight the designers of our past, present and possibly the future. Exploring how design can solve problems in our society.
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JDA Podcast: Spec work vs Competition - Is there a difference?

Jamaica Design AssociationJun 08, 2021

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JDA Podcast: Spec work vs Competition - Is there a difference?

JDA Podcast: Spec work vs Competition - Is there a difference?

In this episode Kevin talks to former JDA members D'Oyen Williams and Kimona Wickham about spec work (Speculative work). A dreaded term in the freelance industry, that sparks a lot of confusion and controversy. What is it? Are competitions spec work? Should you stay away or participate? Find out in this episode what it's all about and why you need to be aware. This will help both freelancers seeking work and organizations who might be concerned they are treading on unethical lines.

Jun 08, 202101:57:50
JDA Podcast Interview Episode 3: Roger Davis, President of JDA

JDA Podcast Interview Episode 3: Roger Davis, President of JDA

JDA podcast episode 3: Interview with President Roger Davis. (Please excuse my dying mic).

Today we talk about the JDA. What is it? Why was it formed? What has it accomplished? and what is in store for the upcoming future of the JDA?

Jul 15, 202031:10
JDA Podcast 2: Interview with Kadir Martin - Bridge the gap

JDA Podcast 2: Interview with Kadir Martin - Bridge the gap

This week we talk to Graphic Designer Kadir Martin from MAD Concepts about his journey as a designer and what he is working on now, including a bridge he wants to sell us. Let's take a listen.

Jul 08, 202028:06
JDA Podcast Ep1: Design Thinking with YorkAli Walters

JDA Podcast Ep1: Design Thinking with YorkAli Walters

The Jamaica Design Association is a community centric organization which functions to promote, develop and enhance the culture of design in Jamaica. Design is nothing new to Jamaica but still very few understand what it is. Our series of podcasts will introduce you to designers born in Jamaica, living in Jamaica or overseas who contribute to the industry through out their career.
In this our first episode we will speak to long time member YorkAlie Walters. A design thinker. We will hear his thoughts on design thinking, the coronova virus and more as it all relates to design.
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Jun 30, 202026:53