Designing My Own Wedding
Aka. what to expect if you’re marrying a graphic designer. I designed the full invitation suite and all paper goods for my wedding in 2015.
Covers Reimagined: The Odyssey
I went through a phase in middle school where I read nothing but Greek mythology – yes, for fun. I don’t remember what sparked this interest, but I do remember it being pretty intense of an obsession. This has echoes nowadays in trying to guess the myth in...
My Design Project Bucket List
I’m taking a page from Bobby McKenna’s book and sharing my bucket list of design projects. These are the types of things my little designer heart would geek out over working on, and I hope to have the chance over the course of my career. Identity and menu...
Creative Wavelength
Today I’ve got another installation of Creative Wavelength for you! Here’s some nifty art, design & generally creative-cool things I’ve found around the web recently: ⇒ No-Bullshit Advice for Choosing a Logo You’ll...
Six Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Work With Me
A lot of the marketing articles I’ve read talk about focusing on what you bring to the table and why a person should pick you/your business to provide whatever it is you’re offering. I get that, and employ a good amount of that in my social media and here...
Uncovered: Book Covers That Don’t Shout Their Titles
One thing I’ve heard some authors and even other book cover designers say is that the title of the book should be the largest thing on the cover. “It needs to be readable when it’s shrunk down to thumbnail size on Amazon” is how it’s...
Designing for the Lifestyle Sector: What? Why?
What do you do when you cease to love the thing you love to do? I’ve always loved design. And I’ve been in business for myself doing just that for almost a decade. It’s had its ups and downs, as any freelance venture does. But the last couple of...
Creative Wavelength
The latest installation of Creative Wavelength is here! Here’s some nifty art, design & generally creative things I’ve found around the web lately: ⇒ This Book Cover Judges You Back. If you look at the book with anything other than a neutral...