The Designer Dilemma
I’ve been designing, decorating, illustrating, and organizing for over 20 years. I never imagined I’d make a career out of it. It sort of just happened by accident. I’ve always been that person who...
View ArticleHOW Design: #TenThingsNotToSayToADesigner
Certain phrases often drive designers crazy. HOW Design has a hashtag that has me laughing each time it pops up on my Twitter feed: #TenThingsNotToSayToADesigner. It’s not really...
View ArticleFinding Inspiration at EEI’s Wine & Canvas Event
The painting that I created during EEI’s Wine & Canvas event. Last week, EEI’s office participated in a team-building event: a private Wine & Canvas event at Chevy’s in...
View ArticlePantone’s Color(s) of the Year
Pantone’s 2016 Colors of the Year are Rose Quartz and Serenity. Every December, Pantone announces the Color of the Year. It’s supposed to be the new “it” color that everyone will...
View ArticleLord and Taylor: Rebranding an Icon
Lord and Taylor recently redesigned its logo. I’m not sure if any of you have heard or seen, but the store and brand Lord and Taylor (L&T) has redesigned its logo. The iconic words that...
View ArticleInfographics: More Than Just a Pretty Picture
By definition, an infographic is a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data. Infographics are a very popular design tool used to help people understand data in...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Color Ugly?
A recent Parade article suggests there is research showing that a specific Pantone color has been identified as the “world’s ugliest color.” Apparently, Pantone 448C has been associated with the words...
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