I blog about what I care about. Whether its life, design, marketing, art, culture, or lifestyle — here’s what I’ve learned and this is what I think.
The world is on fire and it’s exhausting, but thankfully it’s not all bad for me. I’m so excited to be starting this next phase in my career, I’ve had my eye on the University of Waterloo’s Master’s in Digital Experience Innovation program for a while and today marks the end of my first week.
Picking a provider is a decision you should be making with confidence. That’s why I want to share my recommendation with you.
As I expand into the world, moving to a new place, refining my services and pivoting Out Loud Studio, I find myself pushed to ignore the fears that stopped me from putting myself out there.
Over the years, I have tried a LOT of online tools in order to fulfill my needs and the needs of my clients. I’m always being asked for recommendations, or just being told “I love this, I think we’re going to use it in our business too!” So I decided to put my top picks together in an easy-to-access list.
If you are looking to build something you own outright, you will experience a lot more flexibility and have access to any feature you can dream of using Wordpress.
I have refined my line of questioning that helps my clients and I define their brands’ personalities. This is going to feel like homework if you do it right, so settle down, grab a snack, and focus. Remember, the more you think, the more useful your answers will be.
In every relationship, the people involved want or need each other because of who they are. That knowledge informs their relationship, builds their connection, and fosters their exchange.
Why Personify a Brand? Because your brand will ultimately need to connect to real people.The personality of your brand is a starting point for all your client or consumer facing projects.
No matter what your brand is, and why people are emailing you, having a custom email address will always work to your advantage. It’s a seemingly small detail that instantly gives your brand a boost in your credibility
How does one go about organizing information about a human being, or a brand, that wants to be known for so many things? It’s not easy, I tried about 3 times, but I finally nailed it and I’m proud to share the result. Looking back, there were a few steps I took to get here.
Why clients may feel entitled to source files, and how you can explain your position against it. At the end of the day, you should make the call based on your unique circumstances. Sometimes holding on the the source file does more harm than good.
If you want to step into our potential and make it our reality, the only way to do so is to acknowledge what we are doing wrong and choose to do it differently. That’s it. Anything else is more of the same old cycle that isn’t working for any of us.
Lately, I tend to work in the middle of these 2 techniques, depending on what the client needs. This is Part 4 of a 4 Part series that takes a deep dive into what makes a logo uncool, and how to make them cooler.
This is a much better alternative to doing too much: no one can say your logo is ugly, but they might say it’s boring. This is Part 3 of a 4 Part series that takes a deep dive into what makes a logo uncool, and how to make them cooler.
The most common mistake we see is the idea that logos need to say everything a company offers. This is Part 2 of a 4 Part series that takes a deep dive into what makes a logo uncool, and how to make them cooler.
To say it simply, your logo isn’t as cool as Apple’s because it’s probably doing too much or doing nothing at all. This is Part 1 of a 4 Part series that takes a deep dive into what makes a logo uncool, and how to make them cooler.
If you are freelancing, you are no longer “you.” You are a business and a brand, and you will only regret it in the long run if you don’t structure yourself correctly from the start.
A lot of us are pursuing some sort of personal dream while working a full or part-time job to make ends meet. Before December, that’s where I was at.
Right off the bat, there are certain things that your designer needs you to provide. Holding back on giving this information will almost alway lead to project delays or disappointing results. The sooner they know these things the better. So before your next project, be sure you cover the following bases with your designer or design team.
Design Thinking permeates all aspects of work we put out. At the end of the day, it translates to taking your job seriously.
Many people don’t realize that personalizing a room doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. It is, however, guaranteed to be an investment into improving your day-to-day mood and keeping yourself inspired.
Your clientele heavily affects your day-to-day life, so it’s important that you are discerning when you agree to work with someone new.
I’ve had a lot of success, and many failures, and looking back I’m seeing a common thread: my best work is work I loved creating.
Looking around me I see bloggers and vloggers everywhere, living even bigger lives than I, and somehow managing to capture it all. Should I be doing that too? What qualifies as a life worth remembering?
Have you ever taken a personality test? Or do you follow your horoscope closely? I’m going to take it a step further and ask you if you are self aware.
Being shielded from pain made for a great childhood, but learning to manage pain will make for a great adulthood. I look forward to being a grown-up.
If you have the kind of job where you’re required to sit in front of a screen for the majority of your day, it can start to cause problems with your eyes, your brain, your body, and sometimes your diet.
The first thing you need to do is remember that it happens. It’s the inevitable downside of being a creator, and everyone has been there.
THE CREATIVE THINKER
Brand Identity Designer – Web Designer & Developer – Singer & Songwriter – Start-up Founder
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