There's a lot of resources out there for designers and I don't think we always appreciate them. On this episode, I talk about the offline places I like to go when I need to give my creative juices a kick-start.

If you're like me, it's easy to create side project after side project. Then you reach the stage where you're managing 30 different websites. This year, I've decided it's time to take control and simplify my side projects and various brands back into one core brand.

The Gap logo fiasco just turned 7 last year and it seems like it was a turning point in how the public responds when a brand is redesigned. What changed? Do we expect more out of logos now? Or are we expecting too much?

When I set out to learn how to design my own typeface, I unexpectedly began learning a lot more about how to use type better in my design work. I also gained some massive appreciation for the masters of the craft—and why its important to pay for a font.

Sometimes, after hours of banging your head against a wall, you realize you need to start over. But that can be scary if you have a deadline that's looming and you need to get things done. In this episode, I want to show you why starting over late isn't always such a bad idea.

Continuing to do freelance work while maintaining a full-time job can be a juggle, but it's not impossible. On this episode, I talk about my tips and tricks for keeping a healthy balance between the two while still having a social life.

I started a gratitude journal recently for self-reflection and personal growth. Along the way, I discovered the drastic impact it had on my work as a designer.

After going back to a full-time job, I discovered I had some free time on my hands! So I came up with a fictional client and project to re-evaluate how I approach my work. In this episode, I talk about what I learned and what I gained from this practice.

Periodically, I like to look back on my career to appreciate how far I've come. On this episode, I go over five things I'd tell myself if I could go back in time.

Last fall, I spent 12 hours doing pro-bono design work for a local non-profit. It was the most enjoyable 12 hours I've spent doing design work in a long time! I talk about what I took away from my experience.