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Assumptions Make an...

To say, at 24 "I will never… [insert anything here]" you are assuming (stupidly) that you are in control of what you will do for the rest of your life.


Two Years Into My Career and Already Counting My Ideas

Face Plant

Collaborative workflow is a great way to make the creative process work as a well-oiled machine.

Knowing your role and doing your part is most important, followed closely by the feeling that your work is appreciated and that your place on the team is equally as important as any other person's. And when it comes to professional acknowledgement, remember, that in time, it will come.

Collaboration…


Turning Theory into Doing: A Designer's Evolution

An image of theory in practice.

Theoretical vs. Practical. In school, while there are practical applications learned, in most fields, students learn theory. It's when students go into the workforce that those foundations are applied. As a working designer, I've found this to be my reality.

Practical design drives specific application of basic design skills learned in school which in turn helps me to push into different…


When Substance Meets Sizzle

29 Ways to Stay Creative

Design without content speaks to a small audience. Content without design has a limited audience as well, so merging good design with good writing makes both your content and your design appeal to a much broader audience.

Good design that speaks to your content gives that idea a pulse.

Good…