From the Studio
Thoughts on design, process, and the work in between.
A running log of ideas, experiments, and lessons learned — from freelance life and code deep dives to design thinking and the occasional creative block. Written in real time, mostly for myself, but maybe useful to you too.
Creative blocks and how to bust through them
This past week has been interesting. Not really because I changed my routine or landed a new client or anything really exciting, but I had trouble adhering to my day to day routine.
I felt unmotivated and while I did a little bit of work, it was nice to feel like I could step away from my desk if I wasn't feeling creative.
An ongoing conversation: Favorite Fonts + Rebranding myself.
Fonts.
In relation to Brand Identity.
They can make you squeamish, the perfect typography can make or break a brand + identity system.
Summit the Cascade
A talk about CSS hosted + Presented by developer Andrew Hedges
Recently, I attended a talk at the Epicodus code school by successful web developer, Andrew Hedges. He is most known for work at a certain "Cupertino based Fruit Company" and a company that specializes in Animation and Princesses.
Japanese Stab Bookbinding & A Star Wars/Assassin's Creed Wedding
When you can't find the perfect guestbook, you make one. And when your wedding theme is Star Wars meets Assassin's Creed, "the perfect guestbook" is definitely not something you'll find at a store.