Teams and Projects The Four Disciplines That Propel Companies Forward By Elizabeth Pagan | April 12, 2018 This article, with text and images, first appeared on the wrike.com blog. We welcome its author, former Cogswell student Daniel Codella, as a Perspectives contributor. The world’s top-tier companies don’t do things the way other companies do. They’re different, and at Wrike, we’ve been obsessed with figuring out exactly what those differences are. After working with over 15,000 […] Read More
Creative Careers and Job Advice 7 Myths About Creatives and How to Debunk Them By Elizabeth Pagan | March 20, 2018 This article, written by former Cogswell student Daniel Codella, first appeared on Wrike, where he is a Senior Content Marketing Manager. It has been lightly edited. There has never been a better time to be a creative. Design is finally being recognized as an integral part of good business and design-led companies are outperforming the market by 219%. Marketers […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends Game Development Software and Tools I’m Thankful For By Elizabeth Pagan | November 23, 2017 Video game development has grown considerably since the birth of video games over 30 years ago, and finding the right game development software and tools to assist in the creation of titles has become a necessity. Given the complexity of today’s game design jobs and the limited amount of time that game developers have to […] Read More
Digital Audio Amplified Setting Up an Audio Production Kit on a Shoestring Budget By Elizabeth Pagan | September 19, 2017 There is no way around it: setting up a home audio recording studio costs money. For the beginners on a budget, the choices are confusing and deciding on the “right” home recording studio equipment for one’s needs, plans and resources is challenging and time-consuming. For many, it means learning by trial and error, and the “error” […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends Beginner’s Guide to Game Design: Learning the Terms and Lingo By Elizabeth Pagan | September 7, 2017 Diving into video game design for the first time can be a nerve-wracking process. To beginners, industry-seasoned game design teams can sound like they’re speaking an entirely different language. Knowing game design terms and the names of development tools is one of the first critical steps to becoming a successful game designer — you’ve got […] Read More
Virtual Reality-The New Reality The Importance of Sound in Virtual Reality By Elizabeth Pagan | July 18, 2017 Just as with a film or video game, the importance of sound in virtual reality is often unappreciated. People typically do not realize this until they experience content that has a soundtrack, but is turned off. Visual elements tell the story, but sound is just as important in virtual reality because it affirms whether or […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends Beginner’s Guide to Game Design: Three Best Game Engines to Learn Now By Elizabeth Pagan | June 29, 2017 Game engines are key game development tools for professionals, making them a must-learn for beginners who are just starting out in game design and development. As the heroes of game development software, game engines manage multiple tasks, including rendering and lighting, artificial intelligence of non-player characters, audio and physics engines. Learning these game engines means […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends Beginner’s Guide to Video Game Design and Development: What Salary Can I Expect? By Elizabeth Pagan | March 30, 2017 We’ve already dispelled the myth that creative careers don’t make much money by looking at animation salary. It should be no surprise that video game design and development salary can be just as financially rewarding. As with any industry, pay in game design and development jobs runs a wide range from entry-level jobs at the […] Read More
Creative Careers and Job Advice How Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Unlock Prosperity By Elizabeth Pagan | March 23, 2017 Probably the first legal contract a new professional signs is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), possibly with an employer or with a friend who is starting a company. If trade secrets or confidential information is to be shared, in many environments the NDA comes first. The agreement is designed to establish trust between the parties signing […] Read More
Digital Audio Amplified Beginner’s Guide to Audio Production: Audio Editing vs. Mixing By Elizabeth Pagan | March 7, 2017 Are you a beginner in audio production and want to learn more about audio editing and audio mixing? As distinct types of audio production work, audio editing and audio mixing are two important terms for beginners who are starting out in audio production. There is dedicated audio editing software available both as commercial and open […] Read More