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.
Two Years Without My Vinzy Kitty/Vinz Clortho
His name was Vinz Clortho. Named after the demon dog from Ghostbusters, which felt appropriately dramatic for a cat I didn't yet know would become the great love of my life.
The PDXWIT rebrand & website refresh: what it's like designing for a community you're already part of
Some projects find you. Others you find yourself coming back to — not because you have to, but because the work mattered enough the first time that walking away from the second chapter wasn't really an option.
Back in the Design Game!
Volunteer as a Designer for a Good Cause? Sure!
I recently accepted a Volunteer position doing design projects for the non-profit: Community Cycling Center. I had a wonderful conversation with them over the phone.
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.