I stayed up until 2 AM watching the Colorado/Colorado State game. Why? Colorado isn’t even my team (I’m a Buckeye first). But I was definitely cheering for them that night. And the two games before that. Just like many others, I became a fan. And as I watched, I was…

Don’t underestimate the power of the follow-up. I sent out a proposal to a potential client after a great introductory meeting. He seemed like he was excited and on board. That is, until (cue dramatic music) — I sent him a quote. Then it was crickets. Was my price too…

“Let’s just spend an hour on this so we can get back to the real work.” I’ve read through a lot of brand guidelines over the years and many of them follow a similar template. A section toward the beginning of the document usually includes the brand attributes, where the…

A method to your design madness… “What does your artboard look like?” That’s a question I asked an up-and-coming designer in one of our recent graphic design portfolio reviews. I wanted him to show his raw work to better understand his creative process. Your initial design ideas should look like…

I recently listened to a dope podcast where the host was talking about low-level goals, eye-level goals, and high-level goals. It was pretty eye-opening for me because it helped me to become more self-aware about my own. Low-level goals: Are very doable, require minimal effort, and provide quick wins. …

Most growth companies that care about overall perception will complete a full brand exercise at some point. This could include an initial launch or a rebrand/refresh to move the needle for next-level growth. The larger the company, the more strategic this undertaking should be; however, some companies still get a…

How dare clients ask me to use Canva! Fiverr is taking over! Why are they still using Powerpoint? Do they not know Keynote is much better? I can’t believe they’re still using that software… Who still uses bevels and drop shadows? Ugh! As professional designers, we’ve put the work in…

For those who believe that work opportunities may be drying up or that they’ve overturned every rock to no avail—are you sure? When it comes to finding paid work for your design skills, there are many places to find them. …

Problems are inevitable. If you are a living being, then it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” challenges arise. However, it is possible to become so engrossed in the problem that it seems suffocating. …