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Check out part two of our exclusive interview with Michael Beirut and learn what frustrates him most in the design industry. Robin: “One of the things that made me smile at the very end of the book was the statement: ‘And Paula Scher is the person that I’m endlessly trying to impress.’ You guys sound like […]

I can’t think of a better way to sum up an inspirational list than “The Hit List” written by Chase Jarvis, a world-renowned photographer. What I like about it is its brevity, clarity, and boldness. www.Chasejarvis.com So, taking some insight from Jarvis and mixing it up with my own vision–adding 10+ years of in-house experience—out […]

In 2016 Michael Beirut launched his new book How To. Check out this exclusive interview capturing book details and career tips. Robin: “There were a couple things that really stood out to me when I read How To. I loved hearing about the pile of notebooks, a career deep, that you keep. Tell me a little […]

The first time that I attended HOW Design Live was back in 2013 in the beautiful city of San Francisco. Believe it or not, I actually hadn’t been to many design conferences prior, so I didn’t know really what to expect. I was invited to speak as part of The Dieline track by my friend […]

by Erica Flores and Nathalie Heywood More and more, the question comes up, “Should I get a permanent position or should I freelance?” The answer depends on what is your ultimate goal. Being a freelancer is much like running your own business. You will need to feel comfortable with the ebbs and flows of the […]

To prove our rock star status at work, we creatives have to get a little, well, creative. It’s much harder to calculate the value of our typeface choices than it is the ROI of a new software purchase. It’s easier to say why a company needs engineers than why they need graphic designers to redesign the logo with the drop shadow. Sometimes, it’s even a fight for respect, explaining why the web content can’t just be filled in by the VP’s nephew.

Be BOLD. The words resounded as I recalled why I was sitting at the 2016 AIGA Design Conference “The Shape of Now” held in Las Vegas, Nevada. From October 17th to the 19th, I had the opportunity to listen to various designers and be inspired by the challenges they’ve been able to overcome. Be BOLD. The […]