How the Future of Graphic Design Lies in Its Past

There is a fascinating lecture from design legend Lance Wyman about his life’s work, including a focus on the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, which ended up being where he…

Four Things Not to Do if You Miss a Deadline

We know you couldn’t really help it and this has never happened before and it will never happen again. But you missed your deadline, and you’re not exactly sure how…

How to Be Your Own Client (and Survive)

There are some truly nightmare clients. Some have no idea what they want, while others know exactly what they want and refuse to change their mind no matter what. It…

Four Lessons to Learn From Postage Stamp Design

There is something very odd about postage stamp design. In our discussion on flag design, we mention that many designers work on a very small canvas (about 1 inch by…

No Time for Creative Projects? Try This Tip

If you ask a hundred people why they haven’t been able to finish their creative projects, about 80% will say, “I just don’t have the time.” And while many them…

How to Pitch Graphic Design Ideas (Even the Bad Ones)

Even for successful designers, pitching graphic design ideas is a stress-filled affair. You are not only trying to sell your work, but sell yourself as perfect and capable of figuring out…

3 Ways To Get Back On The Creative Horse This Year

There are those times when you’re struggling with a project and there are other times when you’re filled with anxiety over others finally critiquing what you’ve worked so hard on.…