Every person we work with has dramatically different work styles — from communication preferences and ways of expressing themselves to things they value and like (and things they don’t). These…
DamianOctober 21, 2019
Why do you design? What do you love most about being a designer? What makes you unique as a designer? These questions float around, usually in awkward job interviews or…
DamianOctober 10, 2018
If Instagram is part of your digital strategy and marketing then you want to be part of the right conversations and communities, and hashtags are one way to get in. Advertising,…
DamianDecember 11, 2017
When you’re designing, line spacing (or leading) is just as important as font size. Line spacing has an undervalued impact on scan-ability and readability—but more importantly on accessibility. This article…
DamianSeptember 12, 2017
I presented at Style & Class on feedback and the attitudes, processes surrounding feedback and how it can improve outcome so and overall satisfaction. Style & Class is a meet-up for…
DamianMay 16, 2017
Being a web designer is an awesome job! More than just designing a beautiful online experience, I often get to help small and medium-sized businesses define who they are and…
DamianMay 10, 2017
Years ago I would take the 8:14am bus to work. There was an 8:26am bus that followed and would also get me to work on time, but my aim was…
DamianApril 27, 2017
Buzzwords and overly used phrases are dangerous. We all have words we rely on and overuse, but when it comes to work, we have to be careful they aren't a…
DamianMarch 31, 2017
You abruptly learn there are many things you don't know after finishing design school, be it a degree or short program. Entering the job market, and getting your first job…
DamianFebruary 13, 2017
White space is an unknowingly powerful design tool. It is often overlooked and underutilized. It allows elements breath and gives them meaning – it is the most important utility in a designer's tool…
DamianJanuary 10, 2017
I'm joining the design team at BSTRO Vancouver. BSTRO is a digital agency in Gastown doing design and marketing (among many other exciting things). As well as Vancouver they have…
DamianNovember 22, 2016