by admin | Nov 19, 2015 | On My Mind
My favorite holiday of the year is next week, and I always make a point of expressing my gratitude and thanks for my blessings. Like paper. When I began my design career, computers were literally just appearing on the scene. While I switched from producing artwork by...
by admin | Jun 10, 2015 | On My Mind
Are you unsure of what a graphic designer does? If so, you’re not alone. Over the years, here are a few misconceptions I’ve heard when introducing myself as a graphic designer: Oh, I just downloaded a free trial of Photoshop, so I’m doing graphic design, too. (Yikes!)...
by admin | Mar 10, 2015 | On My Mind
I’ve been in the design industry for over 25 years, which is half of my life. There have been fun projects, great clients and trainwrecks where I considered poking my own eyes out. But in all of my years of working, I’ve never submitted any of my work in award...
by admin | Jan 5, 2015 | On My Mind
The movement to eliminate recess during the school day is growing. Nobody is happy about this decision, including students, administrators and teachers. Why is this initiative continuing to gain steam? Apparently someone has decided we need to work our students more...
by admin | Nov 4, 2014 | On My Mind
Isn’t it interesting how we can tell someone else how great they are, but have trouble tooting our own horn? In business, we need to get over this. If WE don’t think we’re all that, why should someone else? I recently read an article comparing new client acquisition...
by admin | Sep 19, 2014 | On My Mind
Big changes around here. Child number two has flown the coop and the nest is now empty. There’s a lot to adjust to. When you’re used to being in a certain routine, for say, 18 years or so, it can be tough to adapt. But how you respond to change says everything about...
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