Is a resumé outdated? For designers?

Is a resumé outdated? For designers?

Posted by on Jan 11, 2012 in Design | 4 Comments

Usually I get my jobs through people (think “word of mouth”) but lately I’ve been searching online and connecting with people who are looking for designers in an attempt to boost my business. I came across a few opportunities that requested resumés and the requests gave me pause? Isn’t my portfolio enough? Can’t people see ...

Have an awesome day!

Have an awesome day!

Posted by on Oct 25, 2011 in Color, Typeface | No Comments

It’s Tuesday. The sun is shining. I’m feeling inspired.

Design for Social Change

Design for Social Change

Posted by on Oct 21, 2011 in Design, Ethics | No Comments

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about doing work that matters. I love doing design for small businesses and artists! Love, love, love it! But it would be nice to also be able to incorporate some socially responsible design projects that makes a positive impact on people’s lives; design that raises awareness, that makes individuals ...

Book club

Book club

Posted by on Apr 18, 2011 in Blog, Miscellany | No Comments

A few books to add to my “to-read” list. The list is ever growing, but these are some good ones. Design for the Other 90% by Cynthia Smith Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change, by Victor Papanek

Periodic Table of Typefaces

Periodic Table of Typefaces

Posted by on Apr 8, 2011 in Blog, Design, Posters, Typeface | No Comments

This is one of my favorite desktop wallpapers. And, yes, I do think I need one of these posters hanging above my desk.  Or maybe the vinyl version. Oh wait, my “work table” is my desk. But usually I just end up working at the kitchen table, so I’ll need to find the perfect spot ...