Inspiration

July 20, 2021

Unicorns Are Real: Black Graphic Designers after George Floyd

The artwork above is an illustration for Amtrak Express magazine, 1983, by Reynold Ruffins, Change your perception of things and you will change your reality.  Milton …

December 3, 2018

15 Scenarios of Why Growing Up in Philly Made Me Resilient

In the spirit of the holidays, I thought I would post lighter content. Hope you find this entertaining. My wife and I recently saw Sinbad the comedian …

October 5, 2018

3 Leadership Lessons No One Ever Tells You

I am a leader. Always have been. I did not always see myself this way but I embrace it now. I always thought I wasn’t handsome enough, …

December 6, 2017

4 Business Skills Graphic Designers Need

  I learned a long time ago that you should observe people’s faces when you tell them that you are a graphic designer. Some light up …

October 31, 2017

Why Mentoring is Important for Young Designers of Color

I have been having more conversations with young designers of color these days. I see some phenomenal work coming from them. Most are formally trained and some …