Well it’s been a while since I’ve written everything. To be honest, I’ve hardly even thought about it. The times that my prolific lacking would pop into my mind, it would be completely overshadowed by the monumental sized pile of … Continue reading →

There once was a simpler time in advertising—back when there weren’t Ferbies, generic Ferbies, and every other creepy kids toy. The market wasn’t insanely saturated and in need of constant promotion just to avoid a slow death. How about a … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed that in many a Nintendo game, Mr. Mario himself tends to have the jack of all stats? That glorious man and his mustache seem to be all around decent at everything. Making him a solid competitor … Continue reading →

Everyone talks about how content is king. And it is. As hard as it can be for some young designers to admit, the design process can’t happen until content decisions are made. For some in design, the word content basically … Continue reading →

The real world of design isn’t a series of brilliant spectacles and perfect first tries. There’s struggle, strife and stress. Those rare moments of inspiration will come but don’t get used to it. Instead be thrilled by the chase. Eventually … Continue reading →

I grew up listening to a story series on cassette tape called The Adventures in Odyssey. The thrilling audio stories kept my sister and me totally captured in the back seat on our family road trips. I honestly don’t remember … Continue reading →

I can honestly say that this has been one of the most impactful years of my life. My second year graduated from college, going from working at an ad agency to full-time freelancing. An amazing collection of happenings and lessons … Continue reading →

“Because advertising and marketing is an art, the solution to each new problem or challenge should begin with a blank canvas and an open mind, not with the nervous borrowings of other people’s mediocrities.” Strong words from George Lois. That … Continue reading →

Culture likes to amplify the traits of it’s major influencers. Character’s like Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Stephen Colbert and Barack Obama are heroized or villainized based on their latest behavior. These extremes cause such polarizing views on the famous. One … Continue reading →

As my first year of freelancing is coming to a close in February, I am thinking about the things I was googling my first few days. I am always on the look out for more tools that will become invaluable … Continue reading →