Dear friends, ostomates, and strangers of the internet, I realized my dreams came true when I no longer needed to build a log cabin, clear pipes, or pop a squat …

I've reached four years at Martiancraft today, which means it's almost five years as a full-time remote designer. Thinking back, I can't forget the moment when I left last job …

Wedding planning is the biggest project I’ve ever tackled. Assuming you only get married once, there isn’t anything you can do to be prepared for this. It’s a rollercoaster of …

With a blink of an eye, it's been over three years with the people at MartianCraft. This is by far, the longest I've ever stayed with any group of people. …

Doing “valuable, and fulfilling work” is not something many would argue with. The issue isn’t the variety or the amount of work available, it’s the quality of work and the …

In a previous article, I talked about ace-ing the process of design with feelings I described how clients should share their feedback by using feelings instead of dictating the visual …

Being too hard on myself. When I moved to New York City in the winter of 2006, I didn’t have a job lined up. It was the first time that …

Client: “Make it pop” AKA: “Something about this page does not feel exciting. How can we make this more dynamic?” What it means: It’s kinda boring. Are there other graphics we can explore …

Networking is an essential skill for building great relationships and takes effort and practice. Go to networking events alone. If you go with a friend or someone you know, you …

A way to seek advice or a new opportunity is to send out cold emails. It can lead to unexpected outcomes that you may never expect. These are my experiences with …

Why do we call initial designs the “Look and Feel?” How do we want clients to give us feedback on initial design concepts? How do we narrow down designs more …

Take inspiration from places outside your comfort zone is where you’ll find new beginnings. One of the ways to improve your style, taste, and design is by exploring different methods …