I’ve been on both ends of the application process. When I was younger, applying for jobs was a rough process. In today’s world, it seems
Having a foundation in design is your key to success in this industry. A great place to start is to learn graphic design principles. By
For anyone that’s looking into design books for learning, this is a round-up of my recommendations. Everything will be linked
Print isn’t completely dead and for those designers that are working on print projects, there are guidelines that need to
If you’re looking to get better at editorial or layout design, a great project is to rebuild a layout and
As a graphic design blog, it’s pretty obligatory to cover the gear that I use. However, I’m covering EVERYTHING that
I often get asked, “How do I get a job in magazine publishing?” This is hard to provide just one
A resume can be a make-or-break moment for a designer’s application for a job. Your application is supposed to highlight
Junior Designer vs. Senior Designer? What’s the difference?!?! Graphic designer titles can be confusing. I honestly don’t think there’s a
I can’t stress enough how much I love a Leica camera. I bought the Leica Q in 2018 and it’s
One of my favorite movies has to be the Devil Wear Prada. Although the book is written by one of
The design process is truly what makes you a designer. By focusing on perfecting your process, you’ll find yourself coming
There is a stereotype of “growing up asian” in America and my experience lived up to that stereotype. Dealing with
So what actually goes on during a fashion photoshoot?! I grew up watching America’s Next Top Model, but I’ve worked
Typography is a core foundation of graphic design. I wanted to put some basic typography principles in context, so I
Why did I go into design? How many magazines have I worked for? What are some career highs and lows?
Experienced graphic designer or not, we’ve all made a lot of these mistakes in the past. I want you to
Earlier this year, I launched this blog, which was a huge accomplishment given that I’ve been wanting to do it
Since I can’t really record myself when I’m art directing a photoshoot, I wanted to replicate part of that experience
Since I can’t really record myself when I’m art directing a photoshoot, I wanted to replicate part of that experience
In addition to typography, the Gestalt principles are equally important. They explain how we see things. A huge part of
Outside of typography, concepting is an excellent still to have in your arsenal. I’d like to think that as graphic
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