I love books. I love reading books, looking at books, and being around books. I love bookstores and libraries. My favorite job was my first job at Barnes and Noble. Something about books bringing people together into a community space feels really comforting and inspiring. Above all else, I love hearing about what other people are reading and love a good book rec! The ‘staff picks’ section of bookstores and…
Last week, I received an inquiry through my website’s contact form from someone who was posing as a potential illustration client. I had just pushed some site updates live a day prior, including posting some new illustrations, so receiving an inquiry for an illustration job felt validating of all the work I had just put in. While most contact form submissions are typically spam, my filters historically have done a…
Over the course of my design career I’ve come across a number of clients who are confused about why logos can cost more than expected. I’ve also encountered a number of unfortunate logos for businesses out in the wild that reflect poorly on the business—don’t let this be you! Investing in your brand and hiring a designer to create a great logo, is one of the best things that you…