5 Signs a Tiny House Might be the Right Choice for You

It's almost certain a friend, neighbor, or coworker have fantasized about the idea of living somewhere requiring less work, more sustainability, and less cost. Insert the easy solution: A Tiny House.…

Creating Monsters with Sam Boucher

After seeing these screenshots from his upcoming game, we had a few questions for Sam Boucher. He's the creator and designer of GNOG: a wondrous journey through a universe of playfully interactive monster…

The Art of the Personal Brand with James Victore

My goal in talking to James Victore for the Profit. Power. Pursuit. podcast was to figure out his special brand of, well, personal branding. His persona—and what I’ve come to…

Why Local Design Communities Matter (Announcement)

It's easier than ever to become a successful freelancer without making it rain business cards at every possible opportunity. This new-found freedom from tireless, in-person self-promotion has lead many designers to enjoy the comforts…

Creative Portfolio Essentials: How to Caption Your Work

As a creative entrepreneur, it doesn't matter whether you're a photographer, designer, writer, or something else entirely - if your hope is to get more freelance work and sign higher…

Cultivating Creativity: Inside Kate Bingaman-Burt’s Studio

Kate Bingaman-Burt is a busy woman. She’s written books on our culture’s consumption obsession, she teaches design at Portland State University, and she creates compelling designs for a steady list…

Danielle Evans Has a Serious Appetite for Lettering

Lettering designer Danielle Evans, aka Marmalade Bleue, turns edible objects into extraordinary 3D illustrious lettering designs. Ironically, the Columbus, Ohio native, almost pursued an education in culinary arts, but was…

Case Study: Designing a Logo for a Startup

Logos can be tricky beasts to design, especially for a start-up. You have to understand the client’s needs, their products and services, and the personality they want to project to…