Last week, I was stuck in the middle of a design project because I wasn’t sure what tool and method to use for what I was envisioning. I was pressed for deadline and didn’t have much time to figure out how to create what I wanted on my own. At that point I thought toContinue reading “Designers, Sticking Together…”
Category Archives: Productivity
The Innovative and Creative Photoshop Brush…
I use Photoshop for many reasons throughout my regular workday. But recently I’ve stumbled upon a new innovative use of the brush tool that I can’t help but share. I was working on a logo for an event coming up and the client requested a very unique background image that I wasn’t able to recreateContinue reading “The Innovative and Creative Photoshop Brush…”
A REAL Fresh Beginning…
Ahhh, and finally it is a brand new year! A chance to go out with the old and come in with the new. Typically at any given point in time, we as people can make changes in our lives from day to day. But for some reason, it is the beginning of a new yearContinue reading “A REAL Fresh Beginning…”
Tis’ the Season for Christmas Card Designs
This is by far my favorite time of the year! I absolutely love the Christmas holiday. I do my fair share of designing Christmas cards around this time of the year as well. And because it is the season of giving, I usually don’t charge for any of my designs. If I am not tooContinue reading “Tis’ the Season for Christmas Card Designs”
THE Site for Designers
As a designer, we want feedback to our work. To both improve and grow. Online communities help designer, developers and creative types showcase their work, gain thoughtful feedback and most importantly help expand networking possibilities. One that has most recently caught my eye is Dribbble. Dribbble is a online community for designers who featureContinue reading “THE Site for Designers”
Work. Life. Balance.
Designers, particularly freelancers, wear many hats. Isn’t that so exciting?….Sure, but the reality is that it’s tiring and impacts your health. Isn’t that always how people say it goes, when your life is suffering, you’re doing well at work, and vice versa? Well, there few tips that I found help me while I find myselfContinue reading “Work. Life. Balance.”
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