Is Working Pro Bono A Good Idea?

There is something amiss in the design world. In the past decade or so, too many people are expecting designers to work for nothing or … Read the rest



Handling Criticism

Everyone is different when it comes to criticism. Some take it with a grain of salt, some ignore it, and some take it personally. As … Read the rest



Is Hard Work or Talent More Important?

“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” This quote by Coach Taras Brown has been used to describe basketball player Kevin Durant. … Read the rest



7 Basic Things to Know About SEO Before Launching Your Startup

When you are launching a new business in the 21st century, the single most important aspect of getting people to know about it is your … Read the rest



9 Time Management and Productivity Tips for Startup

In his 2011 award-winning book, Zero Time Selling, Andy Paul discusses the concept of selling with “more impact in the least amount of time.” The … Read the rest



Creative Ways Of Using Pinterest (For Designers)

Using Pinterest as a Storage Chest What is the difference between one social media site from the next? In the sea of sites out there, … Read the rest



7 Startup Trends for 2013

The world is changing at a more rapid pace than it ever has before. Given the speed at which technology is developing, the world is … Read the rest



Building or Re-establishing Your Design Portfolio

A design portfolio is one of those living and breathing, ever growing items that need special attention and consideration. And it is still the number … Read the rest



The Art of “White Space”

In page layout, illustration and sculpture, white space is often referred to as negative space. It is the portion of a page left unmarked: the … Read the rest



Responsive Web Design Breakdown as Described by a Rookie

I have been in the design arena for some time, but I do not begin to pretend to know everything.  There are too many design … Read the rest