Category Archives: life
Movie poster noodlings
The idea that designers (or anyone, really) should create work for free– or as it’s lovingly called in the industry–creating work off of ‘spec’ (short for speculation!), is never a good idea. You see a “job posting” that advertises more
Movie poster noodlings
The idea that designers (or anyone, really) should create work for free– or as it’s lovingly called in the industry–creating work off of ‘spec’ (short for speculation!), is never a good idea. You see a “job posting” that advertises more
Haiku No.2: The Unbearable Awesomeness of Mod Cat
This little gem was tucked way deep inside my inspiration folder. I imagine I plucked him from the depths of ffffound.com, but how ever many years it’s been since, cannot imagine what it could be used for inspiration wise. It
Haiku No.2: The Unbearable Awesomeness of Mod Cat
This little gem was tucked way deep inside my inspiration folder. I imagine I plucked him from the depths of ffffound.com, but how ever many years it’s been since, cannot imagine what it could be used for inspiration wise. It
Why you should be talking to strangers on the internet*
*Disclaimer: Adults only! And also: Let’s Not Be Creepy! Maybe it’s because I’m one of these millenials, but I’ve always been comfortable talking to people across the internet as if they were down the street. It started when I was
Why you should be talking to strangers on the internet*
*Disclaimer: Adults only! And also: Let’s Not Be Creepy! Maybe it’s because I’m one of these millenials, but I’ve always been comfortable talking to people across the internet as if they were down the street. It started when I was
When rejection isn’t really rejection
Back in December, I applied for a Senior Designer position over at this really interesting company in Northern California. In preparation for my second– but first face-to-face– interview, I was asked to put together a solid presentation talking through some
When rejection isn’t really rejection
Back in December, I applied for a Senior Designer position over at this really interesting company in Northern California. In preparation for my second– but first face-to-face– interview, I was asked to put together a solid presentation talking through some
A haiku for typography: more silliness to follow.
Last Friday I attended a conference that encompassed a HUGE selection of visual arts. Filmmakers, designers, artists, and even an “Adobe evangelist” (read: a fancified teacher!) got together to speak and enlighten us heathen Los Angeles-folk. And it. was. amazing.
A haiku for typography: more silliness to follow.
Last Friday I attended a conference that encompassed a HUGE selection of visual arts. Filmmakers, designers, artists, and even an “Adobe evangelist” (read: a fancified teacher!) got together to speak and enlighten us heathen Los Angeles-folk. And it. was. amazing.
Weirdos are Awesome! (I am a lifelong member)
I’ve always been weird. I see crooked yellow teeth instead of first seeing the Batman symbol. I give inanimate objects, animals, plants, typefaces – and a multitude of other things– silly voices complete with personalities. I flourished when
Weirdos are Awesome! (I am a lifelong member)
I’ve always been weird. I see crooked yellow teeth instead of first seeing the Batman symbol. I give inanimate objects, animals, plants, typefaces – and a multitude of other things– silly voices complete with personalities. I flourished when
Strange Messages
As I sit here working, I am listening to my beloved Pandora station honoring the amazing staples of 90′s rap and r&b. Yet it’s this commercial that comes on every once in a while that always grabs my attention. It’s
Strange Messages
As I sit here working, I am listening to my beloved Pandora station honoring the amazing staples of 90′s rap and r&b. Yet it’s this commercial that comes on every once in a while that always grabs my attention. It’s
Getting the most out of failure
Five months out of design school, I landed a pretty nice freelance project. It was a calendar that gets sent out to low-income families, to educate them on keeping their energy costs low. I was so excited, it was my
Getting the most out of failure
Five months out of design school, I landed a pretty nice freelance project. It was a calendar that gets sent out to low-income families, to educate them on keeping their energy costs low. I was so excited, it was my
The 40 Day Yoga Challenge and Its Amazing Metaphor for Life
I love yoga. I love the branch of Kundalini yoga so much that I actually look forward to opening my email and reading the monthly newsletter that my favorite yogi’s have put out. Every month they come out with news
The 40 Day Yoga Challenge and Its Amazing Metaphor for Life
I love yoga. I love the branch of Kundalini yoga so much that I actually look forward to opening my email and reading the monthly newsletter that my favorite yogi’s have put out. Every month they come out with news
Hearing it for the ladies!
The past few weeks have held so many amazing opportunities for female empowerment. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like my universe is swimming in networks, incoming clients, inspiration, and articles all really looking to support, and be supported
Hearing it for the ladies!
The past few weeks have held so many amazing opportunities for female empowerment. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like my universe is swimming in networks, incoming clients, inspiration, and articles all really looking to support, and be supported
