Why Branding Yourself is SO Hard
When people start a new business they want a logo to start their road to success. That’s only one step, albeit in the right direction but as it takes two…
Requests for Free Work: Does it Work?
Everybody says economic times are tough… unless they say things are improving. The increase in startups show that business via the internet is booming, yet many of these startups fail…
Why Are Iconic Corporate Logos Being Redesigned?
It seems that everyone is on the logo change bandwagon. Why are so many companies choosing now to change logos that are no older than their teenage customers? It seems that not…
Business Mentoring is the Future!
I was surprised to hear that mentoring is making a big comeback. At first I thought every worker with experience was being retired early so younger, cheaper workers could take…
Robots are going to take our jobs! No, scratch that: Robots are going to take over the world! For decades people have been terrified of the coming robot invasion, foretelling…
Create Amazing Infographics Almost Instantly!
Infographics have become the key to all presentations. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and when trying to convey a message to an audience or customer, there’s…
It’s almost 2014. We are finishing our holiday shopping, planning New Year’s events and getting ready to feast on all the good food of the season. I’m no Isaac Asimov–his…
Digital Erasers: The Next Big Money Maker
If I were making investments, I’d invest heavily in tattoo removal. No one has figured out a perfect removal process, but when someone does it will make millions. And robotexting:…
LogoThief.com — Theft or Bad Clip Art Usage?
It’s hard to pinpoint one’s feelings about the new site, “LogoThief.com” While it’s always nice to see justice done, one has to wonder if a client has been trapped by…
As a web or graphic designer, you know that content is king. While most clients have specific designs in mind and provide the graphics, there are times when you need…
Dear Ethicist— Which FaceTime/Skype apps are the most HIPAA compliant? I am a therapist and have had clients request these type of sessions. However, I’m worried about privacy and heard…
Does Brainstorming Really Work?
Lately, some people are stating that brainstorming isn’t the best way to approach product creation. They argue that people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and other innovators did…