Graphic Design In India
When you think of leaders in graphic design, India probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind. Of course, India is known for a lot of great things: the Taj Mahal, Bollywood, tikka masala… but, on a recent trip, I was surprised to see…
Visit The MOCA on Grand in Los Angeles
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, or MOCA, as it’s often called, was established in 1979 but didn’t open at its location on Grand Ave until 1986. It sits adjacent to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in the heart of downtown Los Angeles…
Winter DROP-IN Work Week at Underbelly
A few months ago I was given the opportunity to travel to Salt Lake City, work remotely from another creative agency, and speak on a panel in front my design peers. Sounds amazing, right?! And it was!! In 2017, I attended Epicurrence, a creative meet-up…
Epicurrance: A truly EPIC adventure
the second to last speaker on the second day was a no-show. So, the conference had freelance designer Dann Petty fill in. Dann spoke about many of the same issues I face as a freelancer: stress of dealing with multiple clients, insecurities about where your…
The Neon Bone Yard
Recently, I was passing through Las Vegas on my way to Utah, and a friend I was with suggested we go to the Neon Bone Yard. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure what this neon museum was all about. At first I thought, “oh…
Reykjavik Roasters: a great little spot!
We love it when we find plain, well thought out shops and cafes. Reykjavik Roasters is just that: a mellow, simple, some may even say hipster, coffee shop that we loved. The logo is minimalistic and well designed, and matches the vibe of the interior…
European Logo Inspiration
Recently I spent two weeks traveling though Europe. Some the cities we covered were Reykjavik, Berlin, Brussels, and Brugge, with a few others in between. I was inspired by so many things, but these are just a few logos and marketing items that caught my…
Belgium Chocolate: beyond an art form
Yes, besides waffles and beer, Belgium is world renowned for its chocolate, and yes it’s beyond amazing. More than just tasting great, the Belgians have turned chocolate making into a true art form. On my recent travels to Brussels and Brugge, I was drawn into…
Berlin Street Art To See
On a recent trip to Berlin, I found myself awe inspired by the abundance of talent creating beautiful art throughout Berlin. Not only is there the East Side Gallery, part of the Berlin wall that was repurposed in the ‘90s to serve as canvases for…
The Villains are Taking Over the Park
I have no shame in admitting that when I hear the catchy jingle produced from a Disney Halloween ad on the radio, I feel like a kid again; full of giddy excitement for the night of costumes, mischief, and trick or treating. But it was…
