7 links to check out this week

5 simple strategy questions every designer should ask -Dave Holston, Communication, Design and Brand Strategist, Author, Speaker Inner Peace Website design trends you need to know about - Pam Neely, www.business2community.com Video of the Week: Self Awarenss, Part 1 -Gary Vaynerchuck Cool Creative Space -Deksia, a Grand Rapids, MI design firm...

Happy Easter, A New Beginnning

1. Introduction: Hello there, Happy Easter! Spring is here and after the long winter it's time to blow the dust off shelves and start a new day. I use Easter as marker, I like to revisit my goals a make sure I'm staying on-point for the crazy ideas I come up...

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year! Wikipedia.orgTop 10 Google Searches of 2013Forbes.comPantone Color of the Year- Radiant Orchideconomist.com2013 Year in Pictures - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3The Big Picture, boston.comYouTube - 2013 Rewindyoutube.com50 Best Craft Beers in 2013HuffingtonPost.comBest and Worst Gadgets of 2013engadget.com

Monday, December 30, 2013

The Birds Clinch the East! espn.comBetter call Saul!Mike Bertha, Philly.comFamous type: The fight over the Doveseconomist.com8 styles of CEO apologies marketwatch.comDecember Around the WorldThe Big Picture, boston.comChoose your scan path wisely, then disrupt it.  A geeky article about the science of scan path.  24ways.org13 Best Magazine Covers of 2013youthedesigner.com

United States of Victory

Hey ya'll , I entered a T-shirt design contest for Victory Beer a few weeks ago. I don't usually enter design contests but I love Victory Beer and figured it would be a fun project to take on. After brainstorming with some friends and drinking a few beers (for inspiration) this...

[STOP]

It's not a great photo, but I thought it was funny. I saw this a few years ago while out for a walk. I just recently came across it while organizing some of my old photos. For  a reason unknown, the message kind of resonated with me. Sometimes I find...

Wonderland | A Short Form Documentary on Creative Commerce

This is a cool short documentary showcasing interviews from leading creatives in the commercial "film, music, illustration, design" industry. Check this out if you have a few minutes of your day to spare. There's some good nuggets of info you take with you throughout your career.   Wonderland | A...

PHOTOS: Baby Booties

The final leg of FMLA. I spent the entire week alone with my two youngin's (a 20 month old and a 4 month old). I survived, although the older one gave me a run for my money! I even had a little time to take a few photos. I've been...

That's What She Set

“That’s What She Set”

  Happy New Year! Are you organizing a flag football team this spring? Maybe play a little winter volleyball to complement your New Year resolution  If so, I'm sure you just spent some time coming up with a clever name for your team. Now let's design something just as clever and...

We love great stock!

According to a recent GDUSA magazine survey designers are relying on stock images are at an all time high. In 2012, 98% of respondents use stock images compared to just 62% in 1990. According to the survey, some of the reasons for the uptick of stock usage could be that...