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Socorro Alatorre replied to the topic Article: American Design Schools Are a Mess, and Produce Weak Graduates in the forum EDUCATION 13 years, 10 months ago
in brief: is not about the institution is about the student
in the article there is a mention that it doesn’t matter where you went to school is about how you perform and what are your skills, and also your enthusiasm… the weakness we see now a days is just a reflection on our own culture and how lazy and demanding the new generation has become…[Read more] -
Socorro Alatorre replied to the topic IS anybody Happy? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 5 months ago
I would like to say that I am happy but then again I am also very frustrated. Yes the financial crisis has hit us hard and it will be a long and slow recovery and we are not there yet. I do agree with Jason’s comments in regards to the association’s response. I was hoping to get more out of them during this time but somehow they have failed to…[Read more]
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Socorro Alatorre replied to the topic State of the Profession in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 14 years, 6 months ago
Good conversation going on. One thing that was not discussed is how many still employed la professional have taken a salary cut. I know of few firms that opted for this option rather than laying off people, some that went half time too. I believe that that was a good move unfortunately there hasn’t been any recovery and thus such firms have had to…[Read more]
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Socorro Alatorre replied to the topic Preview: The New Land8 Website in the forum ANNOUNCEMENTS 15 years, 1 month ago
Very nice, well organized and clean. I suggest adding a tab/line for up-to-day events such as conferences, competitions, etc.
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Socorro Alatorre replied to the topic Skateboard Deterrents in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 16 years, 1 month ago
Some good ideas there, are the walls built? because that limits you plenty, but if you are in the process of designing the wall you can add some texture (split face) on the vertical face of the wall and that stop them as well, you can integrate deeper notches or armrests (which have a bigger impact on the design). What I am having trouble…[Read more]