Developing A Creative Ritual (For Higher Productivity)
Many of the world’s most successful creatives had peculiar habits and rituals that they used to make some of the most celebrated art. The book Daily…
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Designers: Do You have Too Much Ego For Your Own Good?
Ego and design go together like chocolate and chili peppers (seriously, it’s delicious – the Aztecs were really on to something). In moderate amou…
5 Reasons Why Designers Need a Mentor
What is a mentor? Plenty of people think it’s some formal, master/apprentice agreement that lasts for a certain number of years, but it doesn’t ha…
Frankendesign – When Re-Using Old Designs Makes Sense
Do you all know the story of Frankenstein’s monster? A mad scientist attempts to create a living creature using parts from a myriad of individuals. …
Designers: When To Customize Type For Logos
Typefaces exist for a reason. They make our job as designers much, much easier, as we don’t have to consider the intricate ins and outs of designing…
How Separate Portfolios For Your Creative Work May Just Help
We designers love to experiment with different styles. It’s practically expected if we wish to stay ahead of the curve and wow our clients. However,…
Design Trends: Do We Follow Them Without Realizing It?
Quick – what’s the hottest design trend right now? Whether you answered ‘flat design‘ or something similar, it doesn’t really matter. The fa…
Designers: 7 Ways To Be More Prolific
With the demand for design increasing every day, so too is the number of designers out there competing for the same jobs. It’s not enough anymore to…
How To Give Back To The Design Community
We’ve all seen example after example of perfectly rendered designs that tickle our imaginations, and sometimes even make us a bit jealous. It seems …
Freelance Vs. In-House: Which Produces The Best Designers?
One of my favorite things, besides design, food, and writing about design and food, is perturbing my fellow designers with strange questions. You guys…
The Truth About Passion And How It Affects You
Today I’m going against the grain and asking you a question which you may have been wondering yourself lately. Over the past few years, there’s be…
How to Get Rich as a Designer
Many people dream of becoming wealthy by doing the thing that they love. Designers, by and large, get into design because they simply love it. But eve…