Archive for the ‘How-To’ Category

Shoe Care Secrets

Posted on December 9th, 2009 by by Nubby

Over the years, I’ve gotten many emails like this one from readers that want to know the secrets of my shoe care: I just got hold of a very special pair of shoes. They are very limited and beautiful. I know you have a fantastic shoe collection that you get a lot of wear out [...]

7 Tips For Creating a Print-Based Design Portfolio

Posted on July 27th, 2009 by by Nubby

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 [...]

Ask Nubby #18: Choosing a Career in Graphic Design

Posted on February 18th, 2009 by by Nubby

I am 17 years old and I am a high school student. I just recently settled on what I would like to go to college for, and what I want to do with my life. I’ve always found graphic design [to be] fun and interesting. I am an avid user of Adobe Photoshop, and I [...]

Ask Nubby #12: How To Design an Invoice

Posted on October 8th, 2008 by by Nubby

I have to design a form (invoice) for my future design company & I haven’t had much luck finding good examples from other designers to get ideas from. Do you know where I could find any? Do you have any tips for designing that sort of thing? … Having an invoice on hand is one [...]

Ask Nubby #11: How To Choose Niche Blog Topics

Posted on August 28th, 2008 by by Nubby

I’m trying to start a blog for women my age and demographic (I’m twenty, live in Boston, am an English major, and care both about the plight of women in the Middle East and what color to paint my nails. Get what I’m saying?) I want to provide something for smart, feminist-type girls who care [...]

Ask Nubby #10: The Art of Closet Organization!

Posted on August 14th, 2008 by by Nubby

  A fellow reader recently proclaimed “How do you keep your living / working space(s) so organised and attractive??” This is such a huge topic that I could go on for days about, so I decided to start with a singular area that many of us can use some help with…the closet! When Lee and [...]

Ask Nubby #9: Rocking your Style with Confidence!

Posted on July 30th, 2008 by by Nubby

  I was looking through your blog & I noticed how you were always dressed in something cute and you wore it with a certain flare & confidence. I’m just wondering how I can acquire some (any) confidence to wear some bold/cute/notice-me-I’m-not-just-a-piece-of-wallpaper ensemble. … As you’ve probably already guessed, feeling confident about your outer appearance [...]

How I Became a Twitter Addict (And Why You Should, Too!)

Posted on July 15th, 2008 by by Nubby

I’ll freely admit that I was a long standing Twitter holdout. With profiles on Facebook, Myspace, Flickr, Behance, Buzznet, Live Journal and my personal blog already clogging my schedule, the motivation for adding another social networking site to my list of engagements was definitely lacking. Months of being preached to about the positive virtues of [...]

Ask Nubby #8: Graphic Design & Business Resources

Posted on July 8th, 2008 by by Nubby

I’ve recently discovered, much to my dismay, that the degree program I’ve been taking from my local community college isn’t covering areas of graphic and web design I know are critical to being a viable businessperson in this industry. Upon further investigation, I’ve found some other community colleges that offer the classes/programs I need, but [...]

My Journey to Working At Nemo Design

Posted on June 24th, 2008 by by Nubby

Announcement: I am now employed full time at Nemo Design! I feel incredibly lucky that they took the time to develop a special position that fits my personality and interests perfectly. As a Graphic Designer & PR / Marketing Developer, I will split my time at work between my two passions, design and marketing! Discovering [...]