I didn’t realize this was a secret, but when I posted a photo today of the paper samples I got in the mail, enough people emailed, DM’d, @ Messaged and commented to make me think maybe it wasn’t common knowledge. How do you get a library of paper samples for your home office? It’s REALLY [...]

I was just made aware of this Ad.ly – a new online service that puts your tweets up for sale to advertisers. I made a short (3minutes) video on this cause I want to hear your thoughts on this! The design community on Twitter is so awesome and I wonder what selling our tweets might [...]

Question Hey Liz, I still have a 9 to 5, but have started moonlighting as a freelancer and eventually want to build up enough business for that to be my main income! What do you suggest I do about the whole financial side of things? I know I need to keep track of stuff, but [...]

As you probably already know, I work from home. My office is a small nook in the corner of my apartment, nothing fancy – but comfortable and functional. I know many of you also work from home, and I always find it interesting to get a peek at other peoples work spaces… so here are [...]

I really get a kick out of trying out new software, even if it ends up being something I don’t like or can’t find a big use for – I try at least a couple different wares out each month to see what they’re all about and there are a few that make the cut [...]

This next interview is with Niki Brown, a web designer and blogger living in Boston, MA. She works by day at a small web design firm and by night (and in the wee hours of morning) cranks out freelance design and content for her design blog, which I am sure you all know and love, [...]

Made this short video about some poor packaging design on part of Michelob Beer. Have you seen packaging that fails in its messaging? + I just want to say this isn’t hate for Michelob! I’ve enjoyed your beer in the past — this is just a design thing.

I recently had the chance to interview Kristine Johnson of Cognition Studio, a Seattle-based design firm that specializes in design and illustration for the Medical Industries. Kristine runs Cognition Studio out of her Seattle home with her husband, David Ehlert — We discussed running a small-business, design, inspiration, passion and nightmare clients! Kristine Johnson of [...]

Part of being a designer, is criticizing other peoples design. It’s a practice we are all guilty of. Rarely malicious, it’s something us creatives can bond over. A dreadful typeface, a poorly organized navigation menu… bad design is everywhere, and people all over the internet are talking about it. Make My Logo BIGGER Cream! 7 [...]