Watch Your Language: The Importance of Crafting a Common Design VocabularyHe invoked a sense of dread every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. At the age of 18, color theory wasn’t something I necessarily…Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017
Escape the Fear of FailureWith my Pittsburgh roots comes a 30+ year fandom of the NHL hockey team the Pittsburgh Penguins. But one of my favorite Pens memories…Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017
Dear Branding Agencies,Bravo. You’ve crafted the “big picture” view. The client loves the new branding direction; they can practically smell the future you’ve…Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017
Before You Hit Send: A Few Honest Tips for Job Seeking DesignersHiring a new designer is exciting. The hiring process is not. As someone who has recently been on the receiving end of hundreds of…Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017
Better Stakeholder InterviewsRemember the childhood game of “Telephone”? Of course you do. One person whispers a message into the ear of their friend, and that action…Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017
Presenting Design with ConfidenceWhen it comes to conducting a well-orchestrated design presentation, having prior presentation experience is a false measuring stick for…Jun 7, 2017Jun 7, 2017