Archive for May, 2009

The Week in Pictures: 5.29.09

Posted on May 29th, 2009 by by Nubby

Rediscovering Red. I go through stages where red just feels way too bright and obnoxious and I drape on multiple layers of gray, white and black instead. But it’s been a long week and I need some optimism in my life, so red is back in full force! Call Me. Ahhh, I love the 80s. [...]

Link Love: 5.28.09

Posted on May 28th, 2009 by by Nubby

1. 10 logo design tips from the field is timeless advice. 2. If you’re looking for a laugh, visit the Cynical-C Blog for delights such as Question of the Day: What Would Your Last Meal Be?, the very important Goths in Hot Weather and Amazon one star reviews of classic movies, music and literature. 3. [...]

One Year Out of Design School: 10 Valuable Lessons

Posted on May 27th, 2009 by by Nubby

I graduated with my graphic design degree last June and since it’s been almost one year, I thought I’d share the 10 most valuable lessons that I’ve learned so far. In the beginning, it’s okay to take on low paying jobs. During school, I did a ton of freelance. I took on nearly every job [...]

What I Wore: 5.26.09

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by by Nubby

Jacket, Urban Outfitters Burnout tank, Forever 21 Linen shorts, Forever 21 Socks, gift Studded belt, Forever 21 Customized wedges, Chloe Bag, Miu Miu

Advice for New Designers

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by by Nubby

The Typofiles #19

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by by Nubby

Here’s another scan of one of my favorite pages from my Typography Notebook. View The Typofiles set on Flickr here.

What I Wore: 5.24.09

Posted on May 24th, 2009 by by Nubby

It’s been a busy holiday weekend, so I kept my outfit simple. I wore this Insight suspender skirt a ton last year and am still a big fan of it. I’ve put myself on a clothes buying ban over the last few weeks because I think that it’s important to appreciate and rediscover what I [...]

The Week in Pictures: 5.22.09

Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by by Nubby

Don’t you love rediscovering things that you already own? I bought this red cross glass five years ago but never used it. It’s the perfect addition to my desk and adds a dash of Swiss-inspired design credibility (as it happily resides next to my Helvetica Moleskine). The bookshelf directly behind my desk displays my favorite [...]

About Image: Red Cross

Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by by Nubby

One of the self-initiated projects that I’m currently working on is a PDF document that’s an introduction to my brand, blog and design services that I’ll be sending to potential clients and advertisers. My personal style is usually pretty minimal so it’s fun to push the boundaries sometimes! I wanted to skip the typical About [...]

Browns Fashion: Super Fantastic Shoes

Posted on May 20th, 2009 by by Nubby

Key: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. I was recently checking out the amazing selection of shoes on the Browns Fashion website and thought I’d share a few of my current favorites. Other sites with really great shoe selections include Shopbop, Yoox, Halo Shoes, Net-a-Porter, eLuxury and Gimme Shoes. Are there any [...]