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
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
Design Process: Rendering
The rendering phase can be the most fulfilling because your design is taking shape, but before you get to excited, here are the things to learn about this step.
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
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
Design Basics from a Hairdresser
There are artistic virtuosos in many different fields, and learning how to learn from them is crucial to growing as a designer.
Design Movies You Need in Your Life – Part 1
Movies on everything from graffiti art to gig poster design. I hope you’ll invest some time watching some unbelievable creatives do what they do. I guarantee you will want to go out immediately and create something even more awesome for yourself!
How to Fill Your Blank Pages
We follow family members to keep up with their lives, we follow friends to see what they’re up to, and we follow interesting people for entertainment. But as creatives, we should have a more intentional group of individuals to follow.
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.