It’s been a slower month. It’s a little scary. Not because I haven’t had slow months before, but even after 4.5 years of business, I still panic when there’s a change in activity. I keep thinking, “Is this it? Is this the big ‘recession’ everyone keeps talking about?” That kind of thinking can be bad for a...
Read MoreMistakes in Typography
The NY Times had this recent article about Typography purists…you know, those guys I’ve mentioned here and there that know everything and anything about fonts. I think the article’s got a point about the issue that as a purist you might have a tendency to “spoil pleasant moments” Kinda like how my dad can’t enjoy 9 out...
Read MorePlaying Cards
I stumbled across these beautiful playing cards designed by Michelle Lam. Apparently it’s intended to inspire other designers with the use of typography and iconology. I think it’s quite nice, it’s inspired me thank you Michelle! I’ve had a couple of people approach me to design playing decks for them before. Unfortunately in both...
Read MoreBaaack
I think I managed to find a crack in this designer’s block I’ve had for a few weeks. At least I think I managed to come up with a website design for one of my clients that rather inspires me to continue working with it. Might be a bit too funky for this one very conservative client I have, but I think this may work out because I have another...
Read MoreWestsiiiiiiide
So we came back from our small weekend getaway to the West side of the island over at KoOlina Beach Resort. None the worse for wear…no sunburns to report and for the most part it was a nice needed mini vacation. The weather was beautiful as you can see and there was a lot to do on the grounds of the resort. Kingston had his first real experience...
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