Their stories are open, raw and really beautiful, we are so glad they decided to open up their hearts and share these details.... http://forcreativegirls.com/contents/on-motherhood-and-creativity/
I got to hang out with some of my favorite designers tonight! One of them is working on a project for a niche company that requires them to use solely material icons. The entire project is complete other than one pesky icon. All 6 of us took a look at it together and not one... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, I talked with a friend who had just left a job that paid well and had great benefits, at a company he really loved. I asked if he was comfortable talking about why he’d made the decision, and I discovered the real reason he left: He felt he’d been repeatedly... Continue Reading →
So there are all kinds of manager vs. boss vs. person-in-charge-who-you-hate posts kicking around. They define the difference between the various types, talk about their flaws and positive traits etc. I’m going to skip all of that since it’s been hashed out a billion times, and bring a powerful leader that is often overlooked to... Continue Reading →
I am a night owl. I always have been and may always be. My most creative energy tends to strike between 10pm and 2am. This also happens to correlate with the hours right after my kiddo falls asleep. I have absolutely no idea how morning people function in life. Have you always been morning people?... Continue Reading →
Hi All! Recently folks have been asking me to let them know when contribution pieces I've written for other publications go live, so I'm going to post them here on the blog so that subscribers are notified. Thank you again for all of your support and for checking out my posts! It means the world... Continue Reading →
There are 10 traits that I've observed come up over and over again as I meet and chat with successful designers...
A few years ago I submitted my first ever conference presentation proposal. My super supportive design team encouraged me to give it a shot, and a friend gave me a final guilt trip/shove that made me pull the trigger on the submit button. I submitted the same proposal to 2 conferences. I knew that there... Continue Reading →
I’m a workaholic. Finding a solid work-life balance has been a lifelong battle for me. My brain never shuts off, and I have a really hard time pulling myself away from something I’m passionate about. And it seems to be a REALLY common trait among designers, both the guys and women I’ve talked to in... Continue Reading →
