At the end of October, Google released a new UI for their “Compose” and “Reply” functions in Gmail. After using it myself, I’m happy to say: “Well done Google. Well done.” A few things have taken some getting used to, but...
Well, here’s a start. The start of this site. The start of writing about my journey from knowing virtually nothing about design, to learning design, with the ultimate goal of founding a startup. I graduated in marketing and business management. But if I had to...
I have a ton of work at the moment. I have 6 current clients, and 3-5 who want me to start asap. So I need to focus. I need to put in 80 hours this week. But since that won’t happen, I’m going to simply focus on doing what is most important, so I made the...
I read an article this morning that I think I ought to implement in my own freelancing career. The basic premis is: Stop searching for new clients and delight the one’s you have. ““How do you find new clients?” …Referrals. Referrals are easier than...
There is a great article on Techcrunch that talks about creative block, and how to get around it. Good read. I’ve felt creative block myself, and know how important it is to get back to the basics and get through it. You can read the entire article...
I’ve been coming across several articles lately that talk about a new focus of design in startups. Its great to see this, and I plan to be part of this new “movement” . . . if you want to call it that. Here is the short article that I was pointed to...
Did you know that you can now add a new design to your Twitter profile? This was pointed out to me by my friend Garrett Gee here. You can go and download a cool Photoshop template here, that gives the profile a cool, multiple photos look, and try it out on your own...
Read a great post by Seth Godin. I think there is so much truth to this, and have really seen it as I have worked with certain clients. Its incredibly important to simplify and focus, otherwise things just get complicated and messy. Much to messy. Here is what Seth...
One of the things I’ve loved about learning design are #1 – the great design community. People have been so willing to help and give advice. 30 minutes on the phone with someone can sometimes do more than two hours of reading. #2 – wonderful online...
