
Nature’s Math Behind it’s Beauty
One of the famous grid formations built from this ratio is the Fibonacci Spiral. It’s a famously used framework and it is found occurring in nature over and over again. The proportions that make up this spiral are the same whether it’s a sea shell, the Milky Way Galaxy or the flush of a toilet (even Donald Trump’s hair!!).

The Yellow Light: Systems-Design for Human Dysfunction
Beware. This post is especially nerdy.

The Role that Design Plays
The design of ALL of our communications and materials will then represent our business purpose whenever it is present.

Empathy: Design-Thinking’s 1st Component
Design thinking is broken down into 5 components: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test. This is a great framework for anyone who is unfamiliar with design as it can have such a profound impact on any business. Today I’d like to focus in on the first of these components: empathy.

I Need a Logo Design: Part 1
For anyone out there wondering what it takes to go from nothing (like “I have no idea what I’m doing” nothing) to a properly executed logo design, I would tell that person it’s more of an art then a science. And then, after that, I might immediately tell you that it’s more of a science than an art. I mean, both statements are pretty much true.

5 Simple Steps to Getting ALL of Your Business Collateral Designed and in Market ON TIME!
Whether you’re trying to launch a small one person business or you’re building out multiple design functions at an enterprise level, success comes down to creating a framework that will ultimately minimize input and maximize output.

The Thin Line Between Branding and Bulls**t
Remember the line, “it’s a thin line between love and hate”? Well I have one about branding that a bit more crude. There’s a thin line between branding and bulls**t.

Find Your Archetype
Everyone has a mythological character that they tend to emulate. This list of archetypes is an easy way to explore and figure out which one fits you best.

‘Why’ am I?: Branding & Purpose
“A logo is not a brand.” I’m not sure who the first person to say this was but I’ve heard it many times since I started doing brand work with businesses.