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 …
October 24, 2022
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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 …
February 26, 2019
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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 …
November 15, 2018
— 7 min read
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. …
July 1, 2018
— 4 min read
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 …
April 13, 2016
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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 …
March 21, 2016
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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 …
March 14, 2016
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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 …
March 12, 2016
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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 …
March 11, 2016
— 4 min read
20 Qs to consider when joining a start up Do you believe in the product? Do you see potential? Will this product or service succeed? Are you inspired by the …
March 7, 2016
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Saying ‘yes’ to side projects. The expansive imagination and curiosities of a child hold no limitations or boundaries. Adults typically take the time to consider all available details and are …
March 4, 2016
— 5 min read
Want to Hire: Unicorn Designer. You know…. someone that can code HTML/CSS/Bootstrap, photoshop pretty pictures, map user experience, write copy, cheap, and have it all tomorrow? “Do you think [person] …
March 3, 2016
— 4 min read