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(banner image by @creative_tools) This week, I’m meeting with a potential new partner for high-volume 3D printing projects. The technology seems to finally be catching on as a tool in the event industry. It’s doing the same in marketing and correspondence....Music Mondays | Foxing
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. My memory is pretty good. In fact, it’s so good it remembers doing things I haven’t actually done. My wife can attest to this. Hence my surprise when I realized that I have not yet taken a moment to...Field Notes
One of my favorite graphic designers (Aaron Draplin) created one of the handiest things there is: Field Notes. It is likely that you’ve heard of the brand of pocket-sized notebooks. If you haven’t, they’re well-worth a look. It’s a product...An Exciting Announcement (or two)
It’s barely a week into the new year and 2015 is already shaping up to be an incredible one for A Fine Press! There are a few things happening this January that I’m thrilled about, but a couple will have to be for another time. For today, I’ve got...Music Mondays | Sam Amidon – Lily-O
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. This winter has been an amazing time of music discovery for me! First, there was my new big band obsession, Mitch Shiner and his BloomingTones and then this “discovery.” I’m a big fan of...In The News | Chicago Tribune
It was great to get an email this morning that a story I interviewed for several weeks ago made the Chicago Tribune this week. Leslie Mann’s wittily titled “Has the RSVP gone the way of the jello mold?” appeared in the online edition yesterday. Read...Music Mondays | Mitch Shiner
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. I’m going to say something that may sound anachronistic; you may not even believe me: I discovered an incredible new big band last week. “What?!” you say. “Big bands went the way of...Authenticity and Aesthetics
I believe that, when push comes to shove, Millenials (yep, I’m generalizing) value authenticity over aesthetics. I know I do. I think it’s something we’ve seen shifting (especially in the world of weddings) over the last few years. I think...Music Mondays | Moon Hooch
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. I’ve made no secret of my love of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. I LOVE that there’s even a Roku channel for the series! I was watching a few concerts this week when I discovered Moon Hooch. This may...Quick Picks – 11.23.14
It really is hard to believe it’s Thanksgiving week already! I’m resolving early this year – to try new things in this space. That’s why I’m trying a Quick Picks series – a little light reading for your Sunday. Without further ado:...Music Mondays | the Potash Twins
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. Whew! What a summer! There’s so much to share, but I wanted to kick this back off (it’s been a while, hasn’t it?) with a fresh Music Mondays. A couple weeks ago, while in New York for The Knot Gala, I had the...A Missing Letter
Tonight, I attended #theKnotGala, an impressive showing of some of the wedding industry’s best and brightest. I was honored to attend on account of my contribution as the invitation designer. I also made these sponsor-thank you bookmarks. And I messed up. At...A Shop Visit
As I mentioned recently, I had the honor of being a part of an article on entrepreneurship in The Lakelander magazine. Here are a handful of the photos Dustin Prickett (The Lakelander photographer and owner of Sunglow Photography) took for the article. Dustin did an...Some Local Press
I absolutely adore my local City magazine. The publisher is a brave gentleman who stepped out of his comfort zone to bring a quality quality of life publication to our community. He sought some pretty wise design counsel and an incredible editor (a friend of mine with...Building Your Business Stationery
A business’ stationery is rarely thought about. About the only time some businesses consider it is when they experience a re-branding and have to purchase a whole new suite. Some clients, however, build their stationery suite as needs arise – business...A Pair of Letterpress Business Cards
Recently, one of my neighbors at Catapult Lakeland asked for some business cards that solved a couple problems he had. Like many creatives and entrepreneurs, Joshua leads a couple different lives. He’s the CEO of a software development company and owns a real...We’re Back! | Creative People Are Weird
Holy cow, what a summer! It’s been crazy, busy and exciting and I dropped the ball on #CreativePeopleAreWeird. Well, I’m back and with this little update comes a big message: Don’t Retreat! Don’t let The Resistance or your fear or your...Awesome Letterpress Postcards
If you read my posts regularly, you may know that I’m currently taking a few Skillshare classes, including Branding With Radical Typography by James Victore. Man, James is a tough teacher. I’m not sure about the other students (I have my assumptions), but...Does Where You Work Matter?
After an unexpected week hiatus, I’m back with another Creative People Are Weird. Typically, I try to have a fairly clear opinion in these videos, setting up to volley with you, dear viewer, and incite lively discussion. This week’s a little different. I’ve been...
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