Summer calls for striped socks paired with ridiculous shoes and new reading material. Sometimes inspiration shows up in very unlikely places (like J. Crew catalogs). I loved the colors and handwritten type treatment in these. Not that you can tell from these photos, but it was 106 degrees in Portland a few days ago. Totally [...]

Photo by Judson Baker • Smashing Magazine has written one of my favorite design-related posts ever called Lessons From Swiss Style Graphic Design. • Steve Pavlina teaches us how to network with busy people and if that wasn’t enough information to absorb, here’s part two! • 50 fresh portfolio websites for your inspiration. • Aerial [...]

I found this page in Elle Magazine a few months back. Pretty amazing, huh? You can view all of The Typofiles scans on Flickr here.

This is a bold statement, but building a portfolio is quite tricky because everyone seems to have a differing opinion on how it should be done. Building a portfolio is about showcasing your work and therefore, it should be an expression of your personality and design style. Most online articles tend to offer advice on [...]

Channeling MJ. Forever and always. Photos by Carey Haider. Sequined jacket, bebe Design Lab Hat, borrowed from my brother Tee, Forever 21 Jeans, Tripp NYC Heels, Dries Van Noten

What a Week! You see that smile? That’s how I’m feeling right now. I’ve been beyond busy (in a good way!) with meetings and appointments every single day this week and it feels great to get out into the world, to make new friends, to see the insides of companies I’ve always wanted to work [...]

• The August issue of Vogue Paris has a mind-blowing 64 page spread that features takes on some of fashion’s most iconic brands. Unbelievably cool! • Vivienne Westwood always has the best quotes. • Forever 21 is launching a new collection soon called Twist that’s inspired by the circus. Sounds pretty awesome to me! • [...]

Over the last few months, I’ve had quite a few shorter questions rolling in that don’t warrant a full post so I’ve compiled them all in one place! I was wondering if you have any thoughts on using first person language (I, me, my) for sponsorship decks and media kits? I am developing one for [...]

W Magazine never disappoints. I found this beautiful layout in their current issue. I love it when a mainstream fashion magazine dedicates an entire page to just type! You can view all of The Typofiles scans on Flickr here.