by Laura Rote | Dec 10, 2019 | Insights
Self-described “vector art monster” Robert Generette III, aka Rob Zilla, taught for 20 years, most recently photography, before quitting to freelance full-time in the DC area, having worked repeatedly with mega clients like the NBA, ESPN, Xbox, and Adobe. “I was...
by Laura Rote | Nov 26, 2019 | Insights
Melanie Perkins was studying at the University of Western Australia when she dropped out to build her first company. She’s since cofounded Canva, which more than 18 million people in 190 countries use every month to design. Canva has repeatedly been named the best...
by Eric Canan | Nov 21, 2019 | Insights
Kyle T. Webster is creative. He’s an award-winning illustrator who has worked for world-famous international clients. He’s the creator of two top 50 iPhone games, author of a popular children’s book, and designer of countless game-changing Adobe Photoshop brushes. Now...
by Chris Force | Nov 14, 2019 | Insights
As we agonized over putting the final touches on Sixtysix Issue #3 (and let’s be honest, by “final touches” I mean completely reorganizing and frantically re-editing entire sections of the book while drowning in self-doubt), I found my creative process, the one that...
by Laura Rote | Aug 1, 2019 | Insights
The partner and designer at Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv shares his lessons learned, having designed more than 60 identity programs, from the US Open Tennis Championships to Harvard University Press and more. Manage expectations. “A logo cannot say very...
by Laura Rote | May 22, 2019 | Insights
Typographer Tobias Frere-Jones has been collecting since he was a boy. Over the years, his passion zeroed in on the lettering within his collections, and he felt driven to dig even deeper, dissecting historic typefaces, collecting anecdotes, and amassing an assortment...
by Ella Lee | May 22, 2019 | Insights
Shanti Sparrow is a New York City–based designer and illustrator from Australia whose award-winning work is vibrant, geometric, and confident. She recently shared with us a little more about what it takes to find your niche and make a name for yourself in the...
by Colleen DeHart | Jan 9, 2019 | Insights
Whether trekking around the Grand Canyon, whitewater rafting, or taking portraits of a cancer patient, professional photographer Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto.com captures moments that captivate. Jared’s been doing this work for years and also gives frequent talks on...
by Chris Rowson | Dec 17, 2018 | Insights
As a designer, you’re always pitching. But it’s not just about pitching clients. You might find yourself pitching a recruiter or hiring manager for your next great gig, or a creative partner for a new project, or even your company leadership on a brilliant new...
by Julia Stone | Dec 14, 2018 | Insights
Known for her dark sense of humor, Lorrie Moore’s writing is always sharp, witty, and moving, whether in the form of short stories, novels, or, in this case, critical essays. Lorrie’s latest book—See What Can Be Done—is a compilation of her cultural criticism,...
by Laura Rote | Dec 10, 2018 | Insights
Justina Blakeney has always been creative. As a kid, you could often find her painting or drawing, and she’s long had a love of ceramics, knitting, and even playing music (she sings and plays guitar). For years she dreamed of running her own design empire. Nearly a...
by Stephen Silver | Nov 30, 2018 | Insights
Stephen Silver is a professional artist, cartoonist, and character designer from London. He was the lead character designer for popular animated series like Kim Possible and Danny Phantom. Silver has designed characters for Disney Television Animation, Sony Feature...
