Versatility: Jack of all trades, master of some
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You often see the edited version. But the whole saying is, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” Let’s talk about specializing versus diversifying. Today, being a specialist has many benefits. You become the category expert and carve out a niche as the go-to […]
How to give and receive creative feedback
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Feedback is a natural part of the creative process when working with clients and teams of individuals collaborating. Whether you are a creative professional or a client, giving and receiving feedback is often part of the job at some point. We work together to ensure that the final product aligns with the vision and meets […]
Is it even remotely possible: working from home
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I’d been a remote worker for many years before the pandemic shifted our perspectives. Sometimes out of necessity and sometimes as a perfectly valid choice. They say home is where the wifi automatically connects. Speaking from personal experience, remote work is not all sunshine and rainbows. But it’s quickly becoming the new normal. I’ve worked […]
From Services to Solutions: Productized Design
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We see trends come and go. Outside of maybe AI right now, one of the hottest topics in the design world is exploring how we work through services you see advertised a lot more lately — Productized Design. We live in a fast-paced world of commoditized products. When it comes to scaling a service, there […]
Creating an authentic identity for your business
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Creating something memorable. When thinking about what a brand means, we think of logos immediately. Branding. It’s not a buzzword. The etymology of the word does leave a striking image in the mind. To leave a mark on livestock with a branding iron is a crude way to identify ownership with other not-so-nice contexts. […]