Design Is..

An open tool that communicates a message. Design fulfills our lives, our needs and the way we think.

Design Process

At the beginning of my design process I start by reading over the brief. By looking over the brief this will refresh my memory on what the project is. My next step is to freely sketch. Looking at things that inspire me help to open up to new ideas. Taking notes and researching furthermore on the internet is an important step to knowing more about my job at hand. Another technique that helps me in the beginning process of design is creating a word bubble, this will allow me to open up my mind and help steer me in the right direction. 

During my design process, after creating multiple thumbnails, I choose my favourite ones and start doing some digital roughs. When I am not stressed or boggled down by deadlines, my mind opens up. Developing my design, I keep in mind the needs of the job and keep the brief close to me.

When I am stuck, I have to force myself to take my mind of the task. Being determined to find a solution can create a mental block for ideas. When I am relaxed, this allows my mind to open up. To be relaxed, I take naps, go for a walk or shop.

Miranda Esteve: About

My name is Miranda Esteve and I grew up in Richmond, British Columbia for 15 years. In high school, I was always curious about poster design, editorial design and advertising. In 2005, I moved to Oakville, Ontario and finished my last years of high school taking 3 courses in graphic design.A great opportunity that I had experienced was working in a graphic design studio with three graphic designers. I learned business skills, communication with a client, design experience. This opportunity inspired me even more to pursue my career in Graphic Design. 


Now in my second year of a three year Humber Graphic Design program. I am fascinated with putting ideas on paper and creating the best design solutions possible to get the best results not just for the clients but for my own growth and experience in the industry. Coming to Humber, my main interests were editorial design, but to my surprise, I learned that my passion for graphics grew bigger to learn more about Web, Packaging and Poster Design. 


I have always been a positive person with high hopes in life, my goals are what motivate me to become who I want to be and lead me to where I want to go..