Sharing my thoughts about a life in design, industry trends, and the tools I use.

Learning from Failure
I have failed, and I consider that a success. Being a graphic designer requires a thick skin as a large part of what we do

The Empathetic Graphic Designer
I’ve cried as a graphic designer. I haven’t cried because my job is stressful and occasionally overwhelming, I have cried because what I was designing

10 Reasons Why Cheap Design Will Cost You More
Websites offering $5 logos or DIY logo creator software are tempting when you’re trying to get a business off the ground. It’s a too-good-to-be-true money

The Importance of the Almighty Handshake
There is nothing worse than a limp handshake.I teach senior-level design students on the side and pepper in best business practices during class. One of

AI is OK by me
I’m taking a nuanced approach to AI. I believe AI has fantastic potential across many industries, but a human touch will always be needed. I’ve

One Year on a Different Path
It’s been one year since I stumbled onto a career path I had always wanted to take but had always found an excuse not to