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. …

How far will you go as a designer? How far do you want to go? It really depends on your focus. You can either focus narrowly on only (or mostly) skills versus focusing on a broader view of both skills and higher-level problem-solving. Imagine the skills-only focus as a telescopic…

Why it can be hard to bring ideas to life… You know that feeling. That feeling when you have a great idea in your mind, but it turns out totally different on paper. Or that feeling of starting a project but being stopped in your tracks because something was missing…

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…

🤔 What is graphic design? Graphic design is visual communication for an intended audience. They compose type and imagery to create these visual messages in an effort to market, sell, inform, persuade, or inspire. Because of this, there are many visual problems to solve and opportunities across many industries. 💻 What can designers create? Graphic designers communicate visual messages in…