Kathryn Proulx is a multidisciplinary designer living in Fairfield, Connecticut. Currently my time is split between living and working in Connecticut and finishing my thesis work in Communication Design at Parsons School of Design in Manhattan.
Prior to now, I have been the design assistant at W Magazine, an award-winning fashion magazine published by Conde Nast, and the in-house designer and project manager for Art-Space, New Haven's premier contemporary art gallery.
Faux-beau.com is my avenue to share what I'm working on now, what inspires me, and to share my experience and advice to students who are interested in attending Parsons or art school in general.
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Entries Tagged as 'Art & Design'

Verdana Vs. Modified Futura

September 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

So the internet has been a-buzz with the news that IKEA has switched from their modified version of Futura to Verdana—citing a need for a typeface they can use globe-wide, even in Asian countries, and on the web.
A lot of designers are getting heated over the whole thing, but my opinions on the matter can [...]

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Tags: Art & Design · Pop Culture

Daniel Galdamez – Senior Thesis

August 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Using matte plexiglass, laser etching, custom cut chrome hinges & bolts, and traditional printing techniques Dan Galdamez built a timeline of his life (both past and projected) for his senior thesis project. “The basis for my thesis was to show how I personally connect to meaningful periods of my life, through typography.” he says. [...]

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Tags: Art & Design · Featured Designer

Inspiration Folder: Design – Part 2

July 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Buy Nothing Day by AdBusters

Hand Done SVA Poster by Cardon Webb
Shine Advertising Letterpress Business Card

Lovejoy Vodka designed by Jared Milam

Futu Mag

By Denis Kuchta
Type by Colin Matsui

Marian Bantjes‘ Business Card

by Always With Honor

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Tags: Art & Design · Inspiration

Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design Book Review

June 9th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Andre Andreev and Dan Covert from Dress Code recently published a book called Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design, in which they share their journey from high school, design school, graduation, MTV, and starting their own studio. The premise is that, “There is a major disconnect between the life of a design student and [...]

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Tags: Art & Design

Interview with Martin Hooper & Gavin Braman of Drifting Creatives

June 2nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

After reading their interview at Fuel, I was inspired to get in touch with the guys behind Drifting Creatives and have my own interview. They’re on a design tour from city to city, meeting designers, and working with small businesses who don’t have a huge budget to work with bigger firms. Did I mention they’re fresh out of school? Check it out:

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Tags: Advice · Art & Design · Inspiration