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DYSLEXIC GRAPHIC DESIGNERS CAN YOU HELP ME?
Hello there,
I'm a graphic designer currently working on my dissertation and would love to talk to/interview a graphic designer who is dyslexic to support my research...
I would be most than grateful for your help!
Kind regards
Blanka
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07/11/2011 13:27:11
blanka.kveton
Hello,
I am dyslexic and I have three degrees, two of which are in design (graphic and media).
Oddly enough I also have a degree in teaching. I don't share I'm dyslexic with other teachers, as there is unfortunately a lot of misunderstanding and judgment apparent in the teaching profession (Australia).
I speak Dutch and English and have studied in both languages. Until I studied graphic design I wasn't aware of structure in text. After learning how to put a magazine together I understood sequence of information. Decoding information was post Academia. I learnt to decode and build image using symbolism and abstraction. Once I understood semeiotics, genres, subject, composition etc. in image I could access information using a similar structures. I find it incredibly difficult to apply phonetics in language and teaching it this way almost impossible. I rely on visuals and kinesthetics heavily during literacy lessons to be able to communicate concepts.
Joy.
30/11/2011 15:38:56
D. Joy
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