Defining the concept of photography might seem straightforward, but what about when it comes to cinematography, scriptwriting, or directing? In an adapting world and industry, the program formerly known as photography has adopted the name Photo- and Lens- Based Design to encompass other fields of art using lenses.

“People often refer to the results [of tintype photography] as somehow capturing the person’s ‘soul’ or something about the person that seems to come from within,” says BYU professor Paul Adams. “There are certain visual qualities that work well in a tintype portrait. Because the camera records light that we don’t actually see, the resulting image is an interpretation of the person we are unable see with our physical eyes.”

The hit band The Killers were struck with Covid’s lethargic yet unsatisfying quarantine vibe just like anyone else. During the beginning of the pandemic, they worked on their new album “Pressure Machine.” Unlike their usual repertoire of music, this album is more subdued, calm, and reflective. “This silence of quarantine brought songs that weren’t your typical Killers songs,” lead singer Brandon Flowers said on Good Morning America.

A memoir detailing the story of a Korean woman running a restaurant and smuggling opium while surviving the Japanese Occupation and Korean War deserves a quality cover. Recent BYU Illustration graduate Maria Kim created art for exactly this, and the Department of Design aren’t the only ones who noticed. Her art was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Association of Illustrators Awards.

From jars of granola to one of the biggest florists in New York City, Amber Asay’s fresh and classy designs have made products beautiful and compelling. Her passions for life, family, travel, and food give her perspective and insight.

Communication Arts is arguably the top journal for design in the world. Recently two BYU students, Erin Ladd and Amanda Lund, had their designs featured in the publication. Expanding over a wide range of mediums and areas of design, the journal holds regular competitions to discover rising designers and new talent.

“I believe God is truly a God of creativity and has given us all a channel of light we can tap into if we aren’t too afraid to trust it,” says Luke Gibson, graphic designer and visiting faculty for the academic year of 2021-22. “I want my work [and teaching] to help people process emotion and find meaning in the world.”

Seen by hundreds of millions of people, the Google Doodles are famous for their quirky designs, unique styles, and the notable figures and events they highlight. The doodles’ artists do hours of research and sketching to include beauty and accuracy in their illustrations. This fall, one of these artists is coming to teach at BYU.

Maria Hansen’s winning piece was chosen as one of three hundred winners from eighty-seven hundred submissions