Clawed Monet

I name my cats after artists.

Here’s a BOLD statement: Many artists throughout…

Drawing Class

As I began my career, the computer was becoming more and more an integral part of a designer’s toolkit; but at that time, solid hand…

Vacancy: Old Motel Sign Design

I have many fond memories of driving down lonely desert highways, listening to the Doors, and seeing signs in the distance — rusted out roadside motel signs. “I MUST take a photo of that,” I’d think to myself every time I’d see one of these sunbaked beauties. Pulling off the…

My Love-Hate Relationship with Polyester

When most of us think of polyester fabric, we think double…

Paint by Numbers — Happy Little Hobby

Throughout my childhood, I received all manner of arts and craft kits for pretty much every…

Peculiar Packaging and Macabre Marks

Unusual Trends in Victorian Era Design and Advertising

Branding: from Cattle to Cola

Most of us instantly recognize famous brands like McDonald’s®, Nike® or Coca-Cola® — maybe we’re even…

Break Out the Mold: the History and Art of Sculpting with Food

I Can’t Believe It’s Actually Butter!

Pantone®-à-Porter

Most graphic designers and print professionals are familiar with Pantone® and their…

(Home) Office Space

Most of us work in an office — nowadays, likely a home office. Most of us also use desk accessories: pens, stapler, paper…