On Time and Quality
Good work takes time, attention, and energy. If you can’t commit those assets, the quality of work will suffer.
There is Such a Thing as Too Much Input
Design by committee gets a bad rap, for good reason. Too much irrelevant input can absolutely ruin a project. Here’s how I handle it.
On Reliability
Today on the blog I’m examining one of the most understated qualities of successful freelancers and business owners: reliability.
It’s Not About Preference
A client’s preference and a designer’s preference have no place in good strategic design. The focus should be on the business and its customers.
On Repetition and Boredom
“The thing that’s most to be feared is doing the same thing over and over again.” — Paula Scher. I reveal why I haven’t taken some popular business advice.
On Creativity and Time in Design
“We explore promising avenues that, days later, become dead ends. Sometimes, we solve a month’s problem in an hour.” — Cennydd Bowles. Talking about creativity and time in the value of design.
Highlights from HOW Design Live 2017
Some quote-worthy snippets from sessions at HOW Design Live 2017.
The Value of Expertise
“Buy the best and you only cry once.”— Miles Redd. In this post, I’m talking about the advantages of quality work and the value of expertise.
Two Kinds of Designer-Client Relationships
“The client may be king, but he’s not the art director.”— Von Glitschka. I’m using this quote to take a look at two types of designer-client relationships.