Meet Loki! My new assistant office pupper :)
Loki, Loki, Loki… what to say about Loki. Well, he definitely lives up to his name with lots of mischievous shenanigans. He idolizes his older sisters, Oona the orange bull terrier and Dodi the pocket pibble He’s a stinker and needs / wants constant supervision like any bull terrier. Some of his adult teeth never […]...
May the Fourth be with You!
Yes, May the Fourth be with You! Here are some amazing artworks of the women of Star Wars, both light and dark, to commemorate this day I apologize in advance for not knowing where some of these came from....
The genius of Noma Bar
I have to admit that I bought this book, Noma Bar: Graphic Story Telling, based on the cover alone. I mean, it’s a bull terrier AND a negative space design – two of my favorite things 🙂 And I’m so glad I did because this book by Dutch illustrator and artist, Noma Bar, is one […]...
Awesome Stuff: Supernatural
I was researching the online market for niche beauty products of a certain aesthetic appeal and audience when I came across Supernatural. This unique line of household cleaning products is formulated to be natural, reusable, and environmental friendly. Creator, Suzy Batiz, came up with this great idea of sustainably-sourced ingredients and eco-friendly, refillable glass packaging. […]...
Nice to Meet You Again (Viction:ary)
Like all designers, I have a growing collection of inspiration books of all types. One of my favorite publishers is Viction:ary, which specializes in awesome design compilation books on tons of subjects. One of my favorite things about these collectible books is that they each have a specialty print process applied that coincides with the […]...
Inspiration: Black & White Magazine Typography
Oh, how I love fashion editorials and the abundance of huge, stylized, black and white typography. It’s a style that’s been around for decades, with modern designs still reminiscent of the glamour and art deco days of yesteryear. Of course, one could easily change it up with sans-serif or abstract fonts to create a modern […]...
Inspiration: Minimal Skincare Packaging
I am certainly guilty of purchasing products based purely on the brand and packaging design. One such instance was Rohr Remedy – Bush Medicine Skincare from Australia. It’s a beautifully designed brand with a clever logo, sleek black cosmetic bottles, and contrasting pale boxes. Fortunately, this was one instance where I was not disappointed by […]...
For the love of doughnuts
OK, so yes I’m from California and, like any sane person, I love a good donut. Having experienced the donut pinnacle that is San Francisco, I can honestly say I was a little bit stuck up about my donut savvy when I first came to Portland. But, that’s ancient history. I know better now and […]...
Photo Editing and Correction
Although it’s technically not part of web or visual design, I always end up editing the photos used in client projects to some degree, whether stock or client-supplied. I guess it stems from a borderline neurotic nitpicking habit I have about distracting artifacts in photos. A stray hair on a model, gotta fix it. Weird […]...
Adorable bull terrier artist
Anyone who knows me knows I ADORE bull terriers. I love them, I have them, I follow a ton of them on social. They’re just amazing creatures that bring tons of joy to the world (and a little frustration, too). Not that I’m like over-the-top obsessed or anything, but I have been known to collect […]...
