• Favorite Design Shops

    July 6, 2009 • Thoughts on Design

    Keeping tabs on the industry and looking at great work is a must for any graphic designer. Here are some of my favorites.

    I’m sure you have some in mind, too, so make sure you leave a comment and let me know who you like. Hopefully we can help each other discover some new crushes.

    Duffy & Partners

    These guys are the best in the world right now, in my opinion. Seems like everything they touch is just way ahead of everyone else.

    Design Army

    One of my favorites for a long time. They were just featured in the most recent Communication Arts. I really enjoy their strong use of typography as a design element.

    Aesthetic Apparatus

    I have a big soft spot for poster design and screen printing. No one does it better.

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  • Lessons Learned

    April 2, 2009 • Thoughts on Design

    I’ve been at this design business stuff for well over a year and I thought I’d share some wisdom for your collective thoughts. Please leave your comments once you’re done, feedback is welcome!

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  • Knock Knock

    January 30, 2009 • AIGA, Thoughts on Design

    Big thanks to Jen Bilik, founder of Knock Knock, for making the trip east and enlightening our design community with her quirky humor and thoughtful presentation. Jen presented her work last night to AIGA Central PA at the Pennsylvania School of Art and Design.

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  • Macworld

    December 2, 2008 • Announcements, Thoughts on Design

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  • Letterpress Goodness

    November 12, 2008 • Thoughts on Design

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  • Command X

    June 30, 2008 • Thoughts on Design

    Command X was a “real-life” graphic design reality show that debuted at the AIGA National Conference in Denver, Colorado last year. I was fortunate enough to be selected out of a nationwide call for entries. The “show” was presided over by such design personalities as Michael Bierut, Brian Collins, Noreen Morioka and many others. It was simply ridiculous that I got to share stage time with these people.

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