Monthly Archives: December 30, 2017

Let’s suppose you heard about an event or activity that kind of piqued your interest. Maybe you saw something on Facebook about it, or you heard someone mention it in a conversation, or you’d seen it advertised somewhere. It sounded relevant to you or someone you know, but at the time, you didn’t take action… Read more »

One of my favorite TED talks is by acclaimed graphic designer Chip Kidd. He’s a designer who’s worked for NYC book publishers for almost his entire career, designing book covers. Just book covers. The thing I appreciate most about Kidd isn’t his talent (which is significant) or his presentation style (which is flamboyant), but his… Read more »

Every project worth your time starts with a plan: the definition of the need, the desired outcome, and the measure of success. When it comes to creative projects, the plan also includes a critical piece of communication called the creative brief. The creative brief can be a cumbersome document if done incorrectly. If done well,… Read more »