One thing I’ve gotten back to recently is focusing on how to increase productivity with batch days, and it’s a game changer. For me, long gone is the idea of multi-tasking to get various things done each day. Switching from task to task that were unrelated left me with things that never got completed, and left me extremely overwhelmed. To top it all
Wake up, wake up, wake up! If you've been around for a while, you may have come across my previous daily freelance designer schedule post. However, now that I'm being more mindful of my time and energy each day, some things have changed. As a creative, it's very easy to experience burnout. With so many non-creating things to do such as promoting yourself,
I don’t know if I should call it a re-brand or call it finally completing my brand identity. Most of my designer friends can relate, and admit they are the same way. With as many manuals and brand guides as I’ve completed, mine sat undone. With as many social media strategies as I’ve planned and scheduled, my Instagram gets posted to once every
It's been a month or two since my desires to focus on sustainable fashion have re-emerged. I'm happy to say that it has led to a new side-hustle - clothing reselling on the Poshmark app. Shopping secondhand whether on this app or somewhere like eBay, is a great way purchase clothes from brands that may not have the most ethical practices - while
Earlier this month, on my half birthday, I launched Mass Over Matter, a curated collection of vintage home decor. I have always been a lover of vintage objects. There’s something about craftsmanship and unique items that have a history. I like to imagine who things belonged to, and the lives they lived. I imagine their homes and the memories made there. This is something
I don't highlight my love for UX/UI here nearly enough, and while going through some personal archives, I found some concept work that I thought would be great for a quick share! One thing that I always try to drive home to clients, especially those launching startups, is how important the design plays into the early stages. Many startups initially work with developers to
For some restaurant groups or owners, a website doesn’t come to mind as a key priority – especially if they’ve been running without one for a while. However, times are changing and having a digital presence is almost as important as your physical one. Here are 5 reasons why your restaurant needs a website: CREATE A KEY ONLINE PRESENCE Have you noticed that these days,
When it comes to being a freelancer, you’re on your own when it comes to handling your funds! One of the first steps to making sure that you’re successful in your freelance career is to make sure that you’re making money! To do this, you’ll need to track your income as well as your expenses. Accounting can be hard. Freelance designers are used
Managing Instagram for hotels, restaurants and travel brands can be tough, so I’m glad to announce my latest free e-book on the matter! I created “Growing an Instagram Following for Hospitality and Travel Brands” to help you effectively manage your following and create a cohesive feed that nurtures authentic engagement! In this E-book I focus on five key lessons: How To Curate a Variety
When you’re in the middle of a graphic design or web project that is already going to take a while, the last thing you want to deal with is your Photoshop or Sketch freezing up every 15 minutes. It’s also a hassle when you have to limit how many tabs or programs you have open because you know one too many can cause