Inspiration vs. Motivation
“Good art inspires; good design motivates.” — Otl Aicher. Good design is not just there to look pretty, it is there to enable and prompt a certain action.
Creative Wavelength
Creative Wavelength: the latest round-up of interesting creative projects and thought-pieces I’ve found around the web. Heavy on art, design & snark.
3 Common Misconceptions About Graphic Design
I take a look at 3 of the most common misconceptions about design that I run into, and break down each one.
Color Theory: Purple
In this post in the Color Theory series, we’re exploring the different connotations, meanings and uses behind the color purple.
Shopping For a Website is Like Shopping For a Table
How much does a website cost? That question is too vague. Here’s a new way to think about it: the things you need to consider when shopping for a business website are the same things you consider when shopping for a table.
Creative Wavelength: Instagram Edition
Time for another Creative Wavelength round-up! It’s been awhile since I shared some of my Instagram favorites, and I have a whole new batch for you to check out. These people are all doing wonderful, beautiful, creative things, and documenting the process for...
What Makes a Good Book Cover?
What makes a good book cover? I break down the 3 A’s of cover design and what to consider, to end up with the perfect book cover.
Design is a Vessel with Purpose
Design is a vessel for your message. It is art with purpose. Design has a reason for being, and something to accomplish. It is strategy made visual.
