the blog
Started in 2015, the Design Matters blog is here to help you with your creative struggles and help you grow!
Whether you need a deeper understanding on how to really use color in design, fill those blank pages, or If you need tactics to overcome imposter syndrome–you’re in the right place!
Process & Strategy
A Few of My Favorite (Free) Things
The creative process can be full of small speed bumps to huge mountains. Some things can make the actual execution of your ideas be so much
How to Not Suck at Design
I know a lot of people who have dabbled in design. I know even more people who, when I tell them I’m a Creative Director
Focus on One Step at a Time
There are lots of steps to take from the beginning of the creative process to the final product. I think often we are so amped
Design Thinking
encouragement
Encouraging Quotes for Creatives
It’s been hard to get back into the writing habit after a summer spent traveling and making my family time
Creativity is a Work Ethic
Creative people are not magicians. Ideas are not something that you need special skill to find. Someone may be born
How to Use Music to Unlock Your Creativity
Music is my secret weapon in the arsenal of my creative process. As I am writing this post I have music
The Motivation Myth
Much like love, creativity is a choice, you have to choose to be creative, you need to decide in your own mind that you will be creative, and the feelings of excitement and motivation will follow.
Staying Inspired
Read Design Books
Today’s Tip: Read Design Books
You can get stuck looking at “inspiration” all day online because it’s a never-ending well of amazing things. But reading books gives you the opportunity to really take in what you’re seeing and have a tactile experience in your search for inspiration. And I personally tend to absorb more of what designs I see when I’m looking at a book instead of a website.
Watch on YouTube
If you’re strapped for time, check out a few of these quick design tip videos. They’re never more than five minutes long, bite-sized and packed with tons of sensible, valuable, and actionable know-howthat are easy to digest.
