One of the most overused words I hear when I talk to a client is the word “Simple” “I want my website to be real simple”. “This shouldn’t cost so much because I want it real simple”. “My illustration should just take you a few minutes because it’s really simple” AAAAAAgh. Folks, never approach a...
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I get jokes sometimes from relatives and friends, “You make too much money Raph”. While I think in some small part that’s a compliment to the appearance of success in my business, I can’t help but reflect upon my situation and see how much that’s really true? I put SO much money back into my business. I think I put about 25%...
Read MoreNew shwag
Well well well…my new cards came in today. I was so nervous about these cards…they cost me almost a dollar each and if they came out bad, I think I’d dig a hole in the ground and shove my head in. All week long I don’t couldn’t think of much else (so sad huh?) You know what? I don’t think they’re too bad. If you...
Read MoreEggs Benedict
Tomorrow I’m going into the doctor’s office to get my cholesterol checked. Yippee. I hate going to the doctor, much less going to the doctor to volunteer getting my skin punctured by a sharp needle. I’m doing it because I bought life insurance recently…as always, they come and take blood samples (you know, they give you life...
Read MoreKapiolani Community College
I guess I officially finished my project for a brochure for Kapiolani Community College today. I figured I might as well show it off a little. I don’t get to show off much work lately….not because I don’t have any – it seems I have a few projects in eternal limbo. For example, I have one project that has gotten to the point even the...
Read MorePhone woes
So as of today, we can’t use hand-held cell phones or fiddle with other electronic gadgetry while driving anymore. I’m actually kind of happy about that. I can’t stand it when someone is held up at the light or they’re not paying attention to me crossing the street and then you look and see they’re on the phone. UGH! Makes me...
Read MoreAbout Me
LoweStudio Inc was founded by me, Raphael Lowe, a Honolulu based illustrator and web designer. I presently design and manage a few dozen commercial websites, but my main focus these days is acting as the head developer for Kapiolani Community College and teaching New Media Arts.