The Design Students Organization
11110 104 Ave NW Edmonton, AB, Canada

As designers, we’re trained to push pixels and make them look nice. So when the daunting rationale shows up before the final hand-in, we’re stressed because we don’t know how to write! But don’t worry! Copywriter CJ has put together a few tips on how to write better rationales!

Introducing Tip Tuesdays! Our new segment aims to educate, inspire, and inform design students with short, weekly advice columns written by your DSO peers! Check out DSO social media every Tuesday for the rest of the semester for a new voice and a fresh topic! First tip is from our Social Media Director, John! He’s giving us 6 Social Media Tips for Students based off of his experience!

Angel and Tomas are joined by fourth-year industrial design student and SDA Director Chris Li and fourth-year design student and DSO co-president Quinton Wong. The topic? Pros and cons of two Edmonton Universities in regards to design programs. Discussions include: campus spaces (where are the best bathrooms?), differences in the handling of the pandemic, pathways within the two programs, tips on admissions, and more! Ep. 01 can be found on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hellohey-podcast

DSO Sticker Sheet Available at BuiltOnline.ca.

HELLOHEY: a Design.pod is a collaborative effort between design students at Macewan University and the University of Alberta. Design Students Organization (DSO) Co-President Angel Poon and Student Design Association (SDA) Photographer Tomas Spasiuk are joined every episode by a rotating panel of student peers and industry experts to discuss topics relating to design and beyond. So sit back, relax, and see what makes Edmonton’s local designers tick while gaining valuable insight into design education and careers. Stay tuned for Episode 1, releasing soon!

The DSO Gestalt Hoodie, worn by Bridgette. Available at BuiltOnline.ca. NOTE: Sold out of smalls!

The DSO Gestalt Hoodie, worn by Yasmin. Available at BuiltOnline.ca. NOTE: Sold out of smalls, limited stock left!

The Lorem Ipsum Crewneck, worn by Jalyse. Available at BuiltOnline.ca

The DSO Gestalt Hoodie, worn by Xenab. Available at BuiltOnline.ca NOTE: Sold out of smalls!

BUILT IS BACK! Starting TODAY until Dec 21. If you are looking for some truly unique items and want to support local independent designers and artists go to builtonline.ca! We are also selling some of our own items such as the DSO Gestalt Hoodie, Lorem Ipsum Crewneck, and the DSO Sticker Sheet!