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.

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2026
Coming Soon The Ball Is Smaller Now
6/1/2026
LifeNotes from the Studio
The Ball Is Smaller Now: Grief, the Brain, and the Work That Comes After
Live 6/1/2026
Coming Soon Two Years Without Vinz Clortho
5/29/2026
LifeNotes from the Studio
Two Years Without My Soul/Heart Cat, Vinz Clortho
Live 5/29/2026
Coming Soon The PDXWIT Rebrand & Website
5/21/2026
BrandWeb
The PDXWIT Rebrand & Website
Live 5/21/2026
What I Learned Rebuilding My Portfolio from a Logo Grid to Case Studies
4/27/2026
What I Learned Rebuilding My Portfolio from a Logo Grid to Case Studies
A logo grid wasn't telling the right story. What happened when I rebuilt from scratch. For years, my portfolio homepage was a clean grid of client logos. No context. No story. Just names — and the assumption that visitors would connect the dots between a recognizable brand and what I actually did for them.
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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.

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