Ch-Ch-Changes. Or, the graphic designer, mid-career.

Cluttered table of a graphic designer with a pen, a sharpener, a laptop with a drawing on the screen, a sketch, color swatches, and a pencil case saying toolkit

In my previous blog post, I talked about the graphic design evolution brought upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also got me thinking about the more gradual changes I’ve witnessed in my twenty years as a graphic designer, and how very different things are now compared to when I began. As with a…

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How the Pandemic Helped Push Graphic Design Forward

Well, this COVID-19 thing really threw a wrench into the works, didn’t it? What should have been another routine—ahem—year for us graphic designers instead turned into a mad scramble for new and innovative ways to reach clients and potential clients, particularly in the business-to-business world that I work in. Certainly, in my 20-plus years as…

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2021: New Year, New Design Trends

Wow, what a year it’s been. 2020 has been a rough one and the design world has had to adapt along with everything (and everyone) else. So, let’s revisit my graphic design predictions for 2020, and then see where I think we’re headed for 2021. For 2020, I figured that monochromatic layouts would be popular.…

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Graphic Design Trends for Long Form Content

In 2020, good design isn't just desirable; it's expected from an SEO perspective as well as user experience perspective.

SEO loves long form content, and, so do readers. But, there’s more to a successful long form piece than 2,000 words, and that’s where good design comes in. In 2020, good design isn’t just desirable; it’s expected. But, how do you elevate your long form online output with good design? What are the leading creators…

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5 of the Best Websites for Graphic Design Inspiration

You’ve been there, sitting in front of your computer—late at night, maybe—with a hard deadline looming and the as-yet unfulfilled promise of three layout options hanging over your head. You need some inspiration, perhaps served with a side of distraction. Here are five fantastic web sites that I’ve turned to for ideas, and, diversion. The…

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Graphic Design Clickbait | “New” Helvetica Typeface Refresh

helvetica typeface example

There’s a new Helvetica! Helvetica’s been redesigned! Your favorite typeface just became obsolete! As I’ve touched on in at least one previous post, any time a graphic design story makes the major news outlets, I cheer a little. When Helvetica, one of the world’s most ubiquitous and recognizable typefaces, gets an update– well, it should…

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Formula 1, Airbnb and the Power of Logos

the power of logos

It’s not every day that graphic design makes the front page, at least at least not as the topic for discussion. Uber’s made the news again recently, with yet another new logo—their fourth in recent years. Dunkin’ Donuts just announced that they are dropping “Donuts” from their well-known logo. Even the Ad Council replaced its…

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