Would you believe it if I told you the first social influencer I knew was my childhood ice cream truck man? How can that be? you might ask, when that was in the mid-20th century, long before “social influencing” –or even social media–was even a term? Stay with me. But first, a bit of background. […]
Monday Muse: Be You
Today’s Monday Muse is a valentine for my readers and followers. It’s a Seuss-atine!
What’s Your X-Factor? What Sets You Apart?
We are all so close to our own talents and innate abilities that we can’t see how special they are. After all, they come to us naturally. Oh, those nagging questions of self-doubt our brains sometimes throw at us. Am I good enough? Can I distinguish myself from others who do similar work? Can I offer […]
The Canon of the Canon Logo
Like many designers, I am fascinated by logos and their development over time. One in particular appeals to me because of my academic background in classical Japanese literature and culture: the origin and evolution of Canon’s logo, which has, for me, an interesting history. (For the record, I’m also a big fan of Canon products.) […]
Monday Muse: Music & Cats
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6 Chapters (and a Kid’s Book) in Design
Could it be that I ventured down a path of design and writing in various formats because of this book? Or maybe I was entranced by the book as a kid because it lit up something already in me? Swooooon. I’ve been waiting for this graphic design book to become available on Amazon and I […]