Is It Considered Research Or Stealing When Using Other Creatives’ Ideas?

Since the rise of the internet, how motivated are designers these days when generating their own creative ideas? As a moderator for several design oriented … Read the rest



Cookie Cutter Designs – Great for Christmas Cookies, Not on Websites

I find social icons surprisingly mundane experience. Although networks of peers, friends, family, and professional acquaintances are a call, a send, or a swype away, … Read the rest



11 Types of Photos You Might Need to Use

In this very visual culture, it is amazing how quickly we will discount a product, company or person, based solely on one image. There are … Read the rest



What I Learned From My First Graphic Short Story

After years of being inspired by graphic novels, I decided, about six months ago, that it was time I created one myself. Story X: Win … Read the rest



Stand Up Against Spec Work

A few weeks ago I was talking to a friend of mine and he mentioned he was designing a few logos for a contest site. … Read the rest