I have a special announcement to make….ModCloth just named a dress after me! What an epic way to end 2009! Of the dress, ModCloth says: Named after one of our favorite fashion blogs, this little black dress will help you market yourself as a master of entrepreneurial style. Crisp, curving seams contour the bust and [...]
Over the last month, I’ve been working closely with Pittsburgh-based photographer Kristin Cofer to create an updated identity for her business. Well-versed in fashion photography, Kristin and I share a similar design aesthetic with a preference for a black and white palette, edgy type and crisp lines. For her identity, I purposely kept the type [...]
White Room. My favorite room in our house is the ‘white room.’ My brother and I have been working on it for the last few months and it finally came together this week. We refinished the hardwoods, painted out the walls and woodwork matte white, bought a mod 60s couch and had it recovered in [...]
Merry Kiss-mas! • The Book Design Review shares its favorite book covers of 2009. • Steve Pavlina’s 11 Ways to Gain Clarity is chock-full of timeless, solid advice. He says, “I’m sure you’ve read that clarity and focus are important qualities for success. Decide what you want, and then pursue it with passion and energy. [...]
On Monday night, I was invited to be part of the Creating A Killer Portfolio panel discussion at PNCA (Pacific Northwest College of Art) and shared my experiences with creating a portfolio and building a freelance design business. The conversation was moderated by Kelly Coller, the founder of OFFICE PDX, a business specializing in portfolio [...]
When I was in Scottsdale a few weeks back, I stopped by Barneys and tried on these Proenza Schouler heels..and then promptly waved goodbye. But, I woke up the very next day haunted by them. When a pair of shoes is the first thing on your mind when you wake up, you know that it’s [...]
I really like the way Elle broke up the standard calendar and added visual interest through pops of color, varied type and images sprinkled throughout. You can view all of The Typofiles on Flickr here.
It’s going to be a bit of a quiet week around here as I start prepping my 2010 portfolio to start the new year off right. Also, I will be speaking on a panel in Portland tonight about freelancing and I promise share a recap of the outcome. Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to you and yours! How was your week? I traveled home from Phoenix, went out with a friend Monday night and spent most of the next three days in bed, feeling sick. Recovered, went to an amazing meeting yesterday and now I’m gearing up for a speaking engagement on Monday night. All is [...]
Photo by Red- • Armani Exchange just refreshed their logo and I like the new version much more. What do you think? • Find out what to do when a client doesn’t pay in a timely manner. • The Bygone Bureau outlines its picks for the best new blogs of 2009. • An amazing Flickr [...]
