I broke up with Instagram (a graphic essay)

In this experimental graphic essay, I explain why I stopped using Instagram and broke my dysfunctional relationship with the algorithm. Read more...
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I wrote down everything I think small business owners and creatives should know about branding. The result is this comprehensive guide that helps you grow meaningful relationships with your clients and your audience.
Creating remarkable brands requires vision, time, and the willingness to dig deep.
I’m dedicated to helping a select number of clients with all their branding and design needs, using a process that reliably gives results: beautiful, meaningful, and lasting brands.
My signature process takes you through four main stages:
Guiding you towards clarity and confidence, and starting the transformative process towards a remarkable brand
Original and meaningful logo and brand identity based on your authentic core values
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In this experimental graphic essay, I explain why I stopped using Instagram and broke my dysfunctional relationship with the algorithm. Read more...
In this navel-gazing graphic essay / sketchbook story / visual journal entry I explore my desire to integrate written and visual communication, why I love the Internet, and highlight one beautiful irony of my life. Read more...
Since I started using sketchbooks in 2006, I alternated between drawing and writing. I occasionally combine the two, but it’s still not completely integrated. It’s like I have a “drawing mode” and a “writing mode”—when I’m using one, the other one is turned off. I want to evolve this part of my practice, so I’m giving myself assignments to integrate words and images. Read more...
It’s the time of the year when business owners and bloggers flock to reminisce on their past year, highlight their biggest achievements, and plan for the year ahead. I feel that goal-setting can sometimes create pressure that only makes us feel inadequate, instead of inspired. Read more...
Imagine there was one important thing that you could do that would result in better client satisfaction, higher productivity, attracting more ideal clients, more money, and less stress for you—would you do it? Who wouldn't, right? This magical-sounding method is designing your very own signature client process. In this article I’ll explain why I believe that any creative consultant would benefit from it, and how to get started if you don't have a process yet. Read more...