Picture this. No, really.
Your brand has a story to tell. An infographic tells it in a way people actually stop to read — and share.
A Client Called for My Thoughts
A client called recently. Not with a project, not with a deadline, just to ask what I thought. How awesome is that?
The Design Skill Nobody Talks About
There is a quality I have noticed in really great design, and it is not what gets discussed in portfolio critiques or covered in design courses. It is not an eye for color or typographic knowledge, though they matter. It is something harder to name and, I think, harder to teach. It is a sensitivity to space.
Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
I’ve always been a worker bee. Despite running my own business for years now. My best days are spent hands-on: graphic design, brand illustration, and custom WordPress web design. I thrive in long-term, one-on-one client relationships, many of which have lasted for decades. That’s where the real magic happens.
White is a Color. Pantone Says So.
In a world of CMYK printing, where full-color runs have never been cheaper, there’s a better word for white. It’s called “paper”.
A 2000-Year-Old Brand
Meet the ampersand — a mark invented in ancient Rome that’s morphed through centuries of design and still feels effortless today. Read how this tiny ligature’s long history proves the smartest brands evolve their look while keeping their core intact.
Vintage or just old fashioned?
Does your brand feel like your previous favorite pair of jeans? Technically fine, but no longer vibing? If your brand no longer matches where your business is today, it might be time for a review. Here are five signs it’s time for a glow-up.
Put your best foot forward
Everyone knows the basis of a good outfit starts with the right pair of shoes, be it hiking boots, sneakers or stilettos. The shoes can make or break the outfit. The same goes for your brand.
How do you like your fries?
Ever notice that there are two different styles for quotes? Sometimes they’re curly, and sometimes they’re straight. Just like fries. How do you know when to use straight quotes or curly quotes?
Power in the margins
I work with a lot of entrepreneurs. Someone with an amazing idea turns it into a small business and then that business starts to grow. Most of the time, when they started out, they did everything themselves out of necessity. I get that – I do the same. I’d like to give a suggestion to […]