Over the past few years, we’ve seen a huge focus on an “attention economy” fueled by AI and other emerging technologies. There have been incredible technological advances which could be used for so much good but are often used to exploit behavioral patterns for business gains. On the other hand…

When and how to say no to opportunities as a creative. Today I want to talk about saying no. Until recently, I was bad at this… like really bad. I would say yes to everything, answer all my DMs, work for free, pick up other peoples’ slack, until I was…

Download the PDF version of this article to keep it handy on your desktop :) There are lots of reasons why getting comfortable with all the confusing, scary “tax stuff” will benefit you when you’re self-employed. The most obvious being… you legally have to pay taxes. So if you’re not…

A typeface for every occasion. —

I’ve gotten pretty good at choosing fonts that “work”, so in this post, I’m going to break it all down for you. — Before you look at a single font Write down 2 or 3 things you want people to feel or understand about the brand when they interact with the product or website. Depending on the project, you may or may not need to talk to clients or other stakeholders to get clear on this. As you’re exploring potential…

If you’re a designer looking to break into UX, here are the 5 things your case study should demonstrate. — 1. It should demonstrate design thinking and problem solving. The number one mistake I see designers make is re-skinning popular apps or websites for their portfolios. This is a great way to practice your UI skills, but it doesn’t show that you’re capable of creating a good experience. …

As creators, the most beneficial thing we can do for our business is just that — to create! But sometimes we get stuck. If you’re someone who often feels stuck, try using this article to identify your weaknesses, and then use your strengths to… uh… ‘unstick’ yourself? …

Strengths you should know — UX is a fairly popular industry to get into these days, and as it grows in popularity, the field also becomes more competitive. There are tons of online courses and boot camps available, which is great! …

By now, we’ve all heard the prediction that a post-COVID-19 world will bring more remote work flexibility and less business travel. I believe that, with these changes, will also come a huge mindset shift, both for companies and many creative professionals. …