It’s easy to get caught up in what other people have, what they’re doing, who they know, what they’re wearing, what they look like and what’s being said about them. But, as you’ve no doubt already figured out, comparing yourself to others will get you nowhere. Because of our fast-paced, instant access lifestyles filled with [...]
Over the last few weeks, I have spent nearly every free moment sweating the details of my print portfolio. Besides deciding on a format and size, I had to develop a general format for the pages and repeatedly revise the selection of pieces to include. While designing a print portfolio is a requirement for me [...]
Question: One thing I always wonder when I look at your photos is: What eyeshadow do you use? Last week I was tackling freelance questions, this week it’s eyeshadow! I am a die-hard M·A·C (Makeup Art Cosmetics) fan. Not only do they have a cool logo, sleek and minimal packaging, a staff that wears [...]
Over the last year, I’ve become a big fan of schoolgirl style and there’s also been a huge resurgence of the look on the runways in the last few seasons. Cute and intellectual, the look is appealing for both its accessibility and whimsical nature. The prevailing style of today is not a direct take on [...]
Do you want to be a graphic designer but aren’t sure what to expect? The path of discovery happens at different times and speeds for all of us. Below, I share my story about how I got involved in design. Also included are some general insights into the process and why schooling can be beneficial. [...]
Bed jumping is an art. It requires great poise and agility. Yes, it should be an Olympic sport! To get started, all you need is a loose fitting outfit and a cushy bed. Mine was in a NYC hotel room, complete with a leather headboard! To be a bed jumping star, follow my simple tips: [...]
Are you an artist, designer, a musician, or a small business owner? Do you have a product or cause you’d like to promote? A press kit is an invaluable resource if you want to take your vision to the next level and set yourself apart from the rest of the competition. Depending on your chosen [...]
The lovely Lola London, an LA-based photographer recently commissioned me to design a one-color logo for her business. She wanted a logo that was clean, modern, and easy to drop onto a variety of surfaces (most importantly, as a watermark for her photos). *Logo copyright 2007 Lola London Photography. When developing a logo, there’s nothing [...]
It’s not like I ever expected to get a job at Apple anyway…. This is my new introductory image on the ‘About’ page. ________________________ Taglines: You can’t live without them (really!), but they seem mysterious, intangible, and impossible to dream up at times. I’ve been trying to come up with one for my blog, [...]
I recently updated my home workspace and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The makeover began this Summer when I finally bought a 20 inch Imac. After that, I decided that it was time to buy a bigger desk and a swivel chair. These images were taken at different times over a week so [...]
