Jul 29Member-onlyThe Feedback Battle: Graphic Designer Versus ClientIt’s feedback time — the sometimes scary reality we have to face as designers. The creation part is fun, but now arrives the sometimes dreaded moment where you have to actually show (basically, sell) your design to the client. One of the biggest roadblocks to completing a successful design project…Graphic Design5 min read
Jul 27Member-onlyWhat is a Friend?Friends. How many of us have them? Friends. Ones we can depend on… — Whoodini I remember around age 8 or 9 sitting at the kitchen table of my babysitter’s house, and her young son asked me who my best friend was. I proudly proclaimed “God!” He rolled his eyes…Friendship9 min read
Jul 12Member-only4 Ways to Increase Your Value as a Graphic DesignerEveryone wants to feel valued. The truth is, you already have inherent value. When it comes to your design career, the more value you add to yourself and others, the farther you can go in your journey. Some would argue that a mix of hard work and a bit of…Graphic Design5 min read
Jul 3Member-onlyAsk this one question to create better designs…“Who is this for?” This is the question every graphic designer should ask for every project. You can ask it out loud or internally, but you’ll need to know the answer to execute a successful output. Graphic design is visual problem solving for an intended audience; that means that the…Graphic Design4 min read
Jun 1Member-onlyHow to Start from the Bottom in BrandingHow many scenarios can you think of where you actually wanted to start from the bottom? Here’s one: the branding process from start to finish. Over the years of my design career, I’ve grown to understand and appreciate this “bottom-up” approach; it’s a strategy that produces more meaningful brands and…Graphic Design5 min read
May 18Member-onlyThe Future of Graphic Design“Artificial intelligence and augmented reality are going to take over.” “Who needs a designer when you can just get a template?” “Most of these things can be automated.” The truth is, the world is changing. Technology is changing. And as technology becomes more advanced, some repetitive tasks that once needed…Graphic Design3 min read
May 10Member-onlyThe importance of creative joySome of the most memorable and impactful design projects I’ve ever worked on are the ones that I actually enjoyed creating. …Creativity3 min read
Apr 25Member-onlyWho are you designing for?Graphic design is visual communication for an intended audience. This means that the message in your design should be directed toward a specific audience. While it might feel safe to say that the design is for everyone, the truth is that anyone can consume it but everyone will not receive…Design3 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Apr 7Member-onlyWhen you don’t feel like designing…Let’s keep it real. We don’t jump out of bed with excitement about our next design task each and every day. Sometimes, for whatever reason(s), we just don’t feel like designing. No matter the stage of your design journey, feeling unmotivated is a normal occurrence that ebbs and flows. …Designer4 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Mar 20Member-onlyDrained After Every MeetingAn introvert’s survival guide Imagine playing a video game where you’ve just sequenced the perfect kick-punch-jump-slide combo to conquer the mini-boss level; now you only have 27% energy left in your health bar. Well, that’s how I feel after almost every meeting. It’s usually not personal at all in regards…Meetings5 min read