For those who know me, it’s no secret that hiking has been a transformative part of my life for over the past 15 years. It’s not just about the trails or the…
Summer Heat.
For many educators, the summer break offers a much-needed respite from the academic year’s stresses, allowing for rest and a focus on personal and professional development. As a faculty member at a…
Time and Pressure
Admittedly this is a subject I haven’t always succeeded at but, I feel that my failures have given me the lessons needed to share these thoughts. In the graphic design industry, creativity…
Booked.
It has been an incredibly busy summer, and I plan to make a post toward the end of August to discuss all the creative research, client work, and other happenings in my…
Friendships.
“A friend in need is a friend indeed” – Quintus Ennius Most of my posts on this blog relate to my teaching, the design industry, or my creative research. Today, I want…
Site Update: Less Scrolling, More Work
In the vast digital landscape that has become so important to our modern society, a website serves as both a digital billboard and storefront for any individual or business. It’s where first…
Inspiration and the Modern Pilgrimage
Inspiration and motivation dominate my conversations with fellow designers and design educators these days. As a design educator, I frequently emphasize to my students the importance of breaking away from the computer…
Leadership: Trust
Thus far in this series, I’ve addressed the leadership challenges of transparency and conflict. Originally, I intended to delve into the topic of proper delegation and management for this final post. However,…
Leadership: Transparency
In my previous post, I explored the significance of conflict and discourse. While discourse traditionally follows a conflict, proactively addressing issues beforehand can potentially prevent the conflict altogether. For this post I…
Leadership: Conflict
Recently, I was asked how I handle conflict as a leader, and it occurred to me that my approach has evolved significantly over time. Depending on when you knew me, my response…