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July 20, 2011, 10:56
You can always find out more about Leighton by reading some of the interviews he's done on various blogs and websites. Feel free to check out the…
July 20, 2011, 11:04
Design projects by and some references to Leighton Hubbell and Hubbell Design Works have been featured in over three dozen books and publications over the…
May 30, 2008, 08:00
Design projects by and some references to Leighton Hubbell and Hubbell Design Works have been featured in over three dozen books and publications over the…
May 30, 2008, 08:00
July 20, 2011, 11:08
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July 20, 2011, 10:01
So, you're probably wondering how this all goes. If you've never worked with a designer or illustrator, it's probably a little scary and you're not sure…
July 20, 2011, 11:19
Need some logo design, icon design, lettering or illustration samples to show in that meeting coming up? Feel free to download one of my PDF sheets. A…
July 20, 2011, 21:52
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November 12, 2011, 12:31
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February 25, 2012, 07:48
Although I can put together a pretty nice logo or illustration, my services definitely don't stop there. I offer a wide array of additional creative services…
July 20, 2011, 14:02
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November 15, 2010, 19:20
Hot off the presses! The new edition of the Directory of Illustration 27 from Serbin Communications just arrived on my doorstep this week. It's got some of…
November 3, 2010, 17:12
Every once is awhile, you need to take a little inventory of the old portfolio. Usually, it happens whenever you get 'forced' to do it with an upcoming…
January 29, 2010, 19:13
Got word today that my Facebook Fan page has been showcased on the new blog Illustration Pages, which highlight the Facebook pages of visual artists from…
July 22, 2009, 19:02
Summer's here and man, is it hot! Here's a newly-inspired piece I just completed, called 'Sound garden'. It's getting to be that time of year when the summer…
February 20, 2009, 08:00
After 20 + years in the advertising and design business, I've seen many a resumé come by my desk. Some good and some not so good. Here are some tips primarily…
July 6, 2010, 19:56
I just received notification today that six of my logos will appear in the upcoming 2011 release of LogoLounge Master Library Vol. 3, Shapes and…
April 20, 2010, 17:10
Just received word today that the logo I designed for the Port of Long Beach's Seaport Sustainability Symposium will be included in the upcoming LogoLounge 6…
July 9, 2009, 22:56
Just received word that a number of my logo designs will be included in the new LogoLounge Masters Library Volume 2 coming out some time next year. I am…
March 3, 2009, 08:00
Just received the word this week about my logo work being included in the upcoming LogoLounge Masters Library series. The new series of design books will be…
September 18, 2008, 08:00
Just received word from the folks at LogoLounge that I'll have some work in the upcoming LogoLounge 5 due out in early summer 2009. As I've mentioned before,…
May 16, 2008, 08:00
Some of you logo design fans have probably already scoped out the new Logo Lounge 4 (Rockport Publishers). This is the latest in the Logo Lounge series of…
August 24, 2010, 16:15
Just posted today is my interview by Duane Kinsey, of Melbourne, Australia's Logobird for his design studio's blog. Some very interesting questions were…
January 29, 2010, 19:13
Got word today that my Facebook Fan page has been showcased on the new blog Illustration Pages, which highlight the Facebook pages of visual artists from…
November 19, 2009, 21:39
I have appeared on the Little Box of Ideas design blog before, but this time Sney Roy honored me with my own interview–including a very flattering introductio…
November 16, 2009, 19:00
Check out my latest interview and see some new logo work on Jacob Cass' LogoDesignerBlog.
August 18, 2009, 17:58
Check out my latest interview on Jeff Andrew's Design Inspiration blog, a showcase of logo designers, illustrators and other types of wonderful creative…
May 28, 2009, 15:26
Catch my latest interview about the issues regarding the effects of crowdsourcing on business and design. It's all there in Jason Gramke's blog article, The…
March 9, 2009, 08:00
Check out my contribution to the second installment of the LogoDesignerBlog article: 13 Logo Designers Share Their Love of Logo Design (Part 2) by Jacob Cass.…
February 19, 2009, 08:00
Just recently, I was interviewed by Dave Hile from Hile Design. It gives you a chance to get a little more background on me and my career. Hope you enjoy it.…
November 11, 2011, 10:37
With all the madness the design community has endured with the pilfering of my and others' work in recent months, the thought inspired me to create a poster.…
March 10, 2011, 00:00
I've touched on this subject before, but I thought maybe a refresher was in order. Keeping a sketchbook around for jotting down ideas, pasting in notes or…
November 3, 2010, 17:12
Every once is awhile, you need to take a little inventory of the old portfolio. Usually, it happens whenever you get 'forced' to do it with an upcoming…
May 17, 2010, 20:37
Explaining to the average business owner what the actual differences are and helping you make an educated decision when hiring one.
April 7, 2010, 16:45
With the recent launch of the much anticipated iPad, there has been a virtual firestorm of commentary, critique and speculation on the potential impact this…
March 15, 2010, 14:47
I’ve been working in this business a long time and have seen my share of successful entrepreneurs and thriving companies. Every once in awhile, I come across…
February 22, 2010, 19:21
Recently, I've heard the question, does a graphic designer need to have an understanding of marketing? Well, quite simply – yes. If you don't have an…
May 18, 2009, 18:53
This is a subject that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. I often get asked about my concepting process and the steps involved to creating a…
February 26, 2009, 08:00
Even with all the technology we have today, the business card still endures. It serves as the mini-billboard ad representing your business well after you meet…
February 19, 2009, 08:00
Just recently, I was interviewed by Dave Hile from Hile Design. It gives you a chance to get a little more background on me and my career. Hope you enjoy it.…
September 8, 2011, 16:24
Icons have been around for a very long time. You can probably trace back some of the original icons back in to the Egyptian hieroglyphics. And just like today,…
March 10, 2011, 00:00
I've touched on this subject before, but I thought maybe a refresher was in order. Keeping a sketchbook around for jotting down ideas, pasting in notes or…
December 22, 2010, 00:11
Today, I thought I would have a little 'show and tell'. This week, I received a package from my uncle containing a very interesting and nostalgic piece of…
November 15, 2010, 19:20
Hot off the presses! The new edition of the Directory of Illustration 27 from Serbin Communications just arrived on my doorstep this week. It's got some of…
March 13, 2010, 01:34
Very often, you see the oh-so slick and beautifully-crafted logo designs of your favorite sports teams. But, have you ever wondered how the designs evolved…
December 9, 2009, 00:33
This is a subject that I can share a unique perspective on (pun intended). I have worked on both sides of this particular fence, as an art director hiring…
August 18, 2009, 17:58
Check out my latest interview on Jeff Andrew's Design Inspiration blog, a showcase of logo designers, illustrators and other types of wonderful creative…
July 22, 2009, 19:02
Summer's here and man, is it hot! Here's a newly-inspired piece I just completed, called 'Sound garden'. It's getting to be that time of year when the summer…
May 18, 2009, 18:53
This is a subject that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. I often get asked about my concepting process and the steps involved to creating a…
February 19, 2009, 08:00
Just recently, I was interviewed by Dave Hile from Hile Design. It gives you a chance to get a little more background on me and my career. Hope you enjoy it.…
October 20, 2008, 08:00
I just completed a logo and illustration for the organization, Lions Club International. As in my case, you are probably familiar with the name, but not always…
August 12, 2008, 08:00
Here's a new piece I just finished for Electronic House magazine. It's a fun little illustration for the PLAY section of the publication. The creative director…
June 17, 2008, 08:00
One of the many types of illustration work I am getting more calls for is for information graphics. Not just icons, but technical illustration either for…
May 27, 2008, 08:00
About four years ago, I got involved in a project that I had little knowledge would work its way into such vital importance. With so many green issues coming…
May 22, 2008, 08:00
A few months ago, I got a call from a rather large agency to create a character for some upcoming ad & POS materials. Their client was a chain of restaurant…
May 19, 2008, 08:00
Just recently, I got the opportunity to work on something that seems pretty insignificant, but turned out to be really fun. I was contacted by Tarsadia…
May 15, 2008, 08:00
A few weeks ago, I was flipping through some files and I came upon a comp I had done for a logo project. It was a pretty cool idea, however upon looking…
July 9, 2012, 11:29
A look back at the half-way point of my 300 Random icons personal design challenge. Including a brief collection of work and journal notes.
April 6, 2012, 12:53
So, here we are at no. 75 of the 300 Random icons design challenge. I know it doesn’t sound like much of a milestone, but it is for me. This makes me…
January 23, 2012, 11:50
After giving this personal design goal a lot of thought, doing it the way I was doing it didn't seem right. It didn't seem right to bury this blog with the…
December 28, 2011, 13:05
So here we go. It's now 2012 and the start of another new year. What better way to begin this next 12 months than a personal design challenge and goal to…
September 8, 2011, 16:24
Icons have been around for a very long time. You can probably trace back some of the original icons back in to the Egyptian hieroglyphics. And just like today,…
March 10, 2011, 00:00
I've touched on this subject before, but I thought maybe a refresher was in order. Keeping a sketchbook around for jotting down ideas, pasting in notes or…
August 18, 2009, 17:58
Check out my latest interview on Jeff Andrew's Design Inspiration blog, a showcase of logo designers, illustrators and other types of wonderful creative…
May 22, 2008, 08:00
A few months ago, I got a call from a rather large agency to create a character for some upcoming ad & POS materials. Their client was a chain of restaurant…
May 19, 2008, 08:00
Just recently, I got the opportunity to work on something that seems pretty insignificant, but turned out to be really fun. I was contacted by Tarsadia…
March 10, 2011, 00:00
I've touched on this subject before, but I thought maybe a refresher was in order. Keeping a sketchbook around for jotting down ideas, pasting in notes or…
June 8, 2010, 19:37
Here’s a time lapse of a recent logo illustration I’ve done that includes a mother kangaroo with an infant in her pouch. Overall, it’s approximately 4…
July 22, 2009, 19:02
Summer's here and man, is it hot! Here's a newly-inspired piece I just completed, called 'Sound garden'. It's getting to be that time of year when the summer…
May 18, 2009, 18:53
This is a subject that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. I often get asked about my concepting process and the steps involved to creating a…
May 18, 2009, 17:18
The importance of sketching well in the creative field–especially logo design, couldn't be stressed enough. Being able to visualize your concepts and have…
May 22, 2008, 08:00
A few months ago, I got a call from a rather large agency to create a character for some upcoming ad & POS materials. Their client was a chain of restaurant…
May 15, 2008, 08:00
A few weeks ago, I was flipping through some files and I came upon a comp I had done for a logo project. It was a pretty cool idea, however upon looking…
April 4, 2011, 20:11
The more things change, the more they stay the same. It's hard to believe that sometimes. Over the weekend, I was cleaning out some old boxes from my…
March 10, 2011, 00:00
I've touched on this subject before, but I thought maybe a refresher was in order. Keeping a sketchbook around for jotting down ideas, pasting in notes or…
December 22, 2010, 00:11
Today, I thought I would have a little 'show and tell'. This week, I received a package from my uncle containing a very interesting and nostalgic piece of…
November 3, 2010, 17:12
Every once is awhile, you need to take a little inventory of the old portfolio. Usually, it happens whenever you get 'forced' to do it with an upcoming…
June 8, 2010, 19:37
Here’s a time lapse of a recent logo illustration I’ve done that includes a mother kangaroo with an infant in her pouch. Overall, it’s approximately 4…
March 6, 2010, 00:38
With the constant stream and endless supply of logo inspiration available on the web and in print these days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Like a kid in a…
May 18, 2009, 18:53
This is a subject that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. I often get asked about my concepting process and the steps involved to creating a…
May 18, 2009, 17:18
The importance of sketching well in the creative field–especially logo design, couldn't be stressed enough. Being able to visualize your concepts and have…
February 26, 2009, 08:00
Even with all the technology we have today, the business card still endures. It serves as the mini-billboard ad representing your business well after you meet…
November 17, 2008, 08:00
It seems lately that there is a real interest in the 'analog' skill of hand lettering. Even though the digital design world's best type designers are always…
October 27, 2008, 08:00
Another lettering assignment. This time it's for a new vintner with the name of Zelos. The name 'Zelos', or Zelus in Greek mythology personifies dedication,…
July 18, 2008, 08:00
'How'd you do that?' is a common response when someone sees my logo lettering samples for the first time. It seems in this modern world with thousands of fonts…
May 15, 2008, 08:00
A few weeks ago, I was flipping through some files and I came upon a comp I had done for a logo project. It was a pretty cool idea, however upon looking…
December 4, 2011, 14:12
This weekend, I just finished reading the Walter Isaacson book entitled, Steve Jobs (2011, Simon & Schuster). It truly was a fascinating read about a very…
November 15, 2010, 19:20
Hot off the presses! The new edition of the Directory of Illustration 27 from Serbin Communications just arrived on my doorstep this week. It's got some of…
July 6, 2010, 19:56
I just received notification today that six of my logos will appear in the upcoming 2011 release of LogoLounge Master Library Vol. 3, Shapes and…
April 20, 2010, 17:10
Just received word today that the logo I designed for the Port of Long Beach's Seaport Sustainability Symposium will be included in the upcoming LogoLounge 6…
July 22, 2009, 19:02
Summer's here and man, is it hot! Here's a newly-inspired piece I just completed, called 'Sound garden'. It's getting to be that time of year when the summer…
July 9, 2009, 22:56
Just received word that a number of my logo designs will be included in the new LogoLounge Masters Library Volume 2 coming out some time next year. I am…
March 3, 2009, 08:00
Just received the word this week about my logo work being included in the upcoming LogoLounge Masters Library series. The new series of design books will be…
September 18, 2008, 08:00
Just received word from the folks at LogoLounge that I'll have some work in the upcoming LogoLounge 5 due out in early summer 2009. As I've mentioned before,…
May 16, 2008, 08:00
Some of you logo design fans have probably already scoped out the new Logo Lounge 4 (Rockport Publishers). This is the latest in the Logo Lounge series of…
September 8, 2011, 16:24
Icons have been around for a very long time. You can probably trace back some of the original icons back in to the Egyptian hieroglyphics. And just like today,…
November 15, 2010, 19:20
Hot off the presses! The new edition of the Directory of Illustration 27 from Serbin Communications just arrived on my doorstep this week. It's got some of…
November 3, 2010, 17:12
Every once is awhile, you need to take a little inventory of the old portfolio. Usually, it happens whenever you get 'forced' to do it with an upcoming…
October 1, 2010, 14:54
With a rather popular post I wrote entitled, ‘How to find the right illustrator’, I thought I would contribute this one for those looking for logo…
August 24, 2010, 16:15
Just posted today is my interview by Duane Kinsey, of Melbourne, Australia's Logobird for his design studio's blog. Some very interesting questions were…
May 17, 2010, 20:37
Explaining to the average business owner what the actual differences are and helping you make an educated decision when hiring one.
February 24, 2010, 19:15
In the last couple of years, there seems to be a major surge of fledgling logo designers making their way into the design community. What with so many logo…
December 9, 2009, 00:33
This is a subject that I can share a unique perspective on (pun intended). I have worked on both sides of this particular fence, as an art director hiring…
October 5, 2009, 22:40
In the design realm, there are a lot of 'how-to' articles written all the time about blogging tips, social networking, Photoshop techniques and the like, but…
May 28, 2009, 15:26
Catch my latest interview about the issues regarding the effects of crowdsourcing on business and design. It's all there in Jason Gramke's blog article, The…
May 18, 2009, 18:53
This is a subject that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. I often get asked about my concepting process and the steps involved to creating a…
April 30, 2009, 15:31
Hunting far and wide for the right logo designer is not an easy task. With so many crowdsourcing sites offering anything from logo design to websites, the…
April 4, 2011, 20:11
The more things change, the more they stay the same. It's hard to believe that sometimes. Over the weekend, I was cleaning out some old boxes from my…
October 7, 2010, 17:28
There’s a whole lot of controversy going on in the design community from the latest Gap logo redesign. But, why? Is it because of its familiarity? It is…
October 1, 2010, 14:54
With a rather popular post I wrote entitled, ‘How to find the right illustrator’, I thought I would contribute this one for those looking for logo…
August 24, 2010, 16:15
Just posted today is my interview by Duane Kinsey, of Melbourne, Australia's Logobird for his design studio's blog. Some very interesting questions were…
July 6, 2010, 19:56
I just received notification today that six of my logos will appear in the upcoming 2011 release of LogoLounge Master Library Vol. 3, Shapes and…
April 20, 2010, 17:10
Just received word today that the logo I designed for the Port of Long Beach's Seaport Sustainability Symposium will be included in the upcoming LogoLounge 6…
March 13, 2010, 01:34
Very often, you see the oh-so slick and beautifully-crafted logo designs of your favorite sports teams. But, have you ever wondered how the designs evolved…
March 6, 2010, 00:38
With the constant stream and endless supply of logo inspiration available on the web and in print these days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Like a kid in a…
February 24, 2010, 19:15
In the last couple of years, there seems to be a major surge of fledgling logo designers making their way into the design community. What with so many logo…
January 13, 2010, 00:37
There you are. You’re ready to start your own thing, hang your shingle and be your own boss. You’ve finally got everything in place and you need to have a…
November 30, 2009, 17:55
At least once a week I ride by this corporate business park building, with a great big logo on the side of it. It's not a great logo either. It's not even…
November 19, 2009, 21:39
I have appeared on the Little Box of Ideas design blog before, but this time Sney Roy honored me with my own interview–including a very flattering introductio…
November 16, 2009, 19:00
Check out my latest interview and see some new logo work on Jacob Cass' LogoDesignerBlog.
August 18, 2009, 17:58
Check out my latest interview on Jeff Andrew's Design Inspiration blog, a showcase of logo designers, illustrators and other types of wonderful creative…
July 9, 2009, 22:56
Just received word that a number of my logo designs will be included in the new LogoLounge Masters Library Volume 2 coming out some time next year. I am…
May 28, 2009, 15:26
Catch my latest interview about the issues regarding the effects of crowdsourcing on business and design. It's all there in Jason Gramke's blog article, The…
May 18, 2009, 18:53
This is a subject that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. I often get asked about my concepting process and the steps involved to creating a…
May 18, 2009, 17:18
The importance of sketching well in the creative field–especially logo design, couldn't be stressed enough. Being able to visualize your concepts and have…
April 30, 2009, 15:31
Hunting far and wide for the right logo designer is not an easy task. With so many crowdsourcing sites offering anything from logo design to websites, the…
March 9, 2009, 08:00
Check out my contribution to the second installment of the LogoDesignerBlog article: 13 Logo Designers Share Their Love of Logo Design (Part 2) by Jacob Cass.…
March 3, 2009, 08:00
Just received the word this week about my logo work being included in the upcoming LogoLounge Masters Library series. The new series of design books will be…
February 19, 2009, 08:00
Just recently, I was interviewed by Dave Hile from Hile Design. It gives you a chance to get a little more background on me and my career. Hope you enjoy it.…
February 2, 2009, 08:00
Just released: a new wine label for Brian Arden Wines. This particular logo redesign was part of an overall branding and identity project for Damion Hickman…
November 17, 2008, 08:00
It seems lately that there is a real interest in the 'analog' skill of hand lettering. Even though the digital design world's best type designers are always…
October 27, 2008, 08:00
Another lettering assignment. This time it's for a new vintner with the name of Zelos. The name 'Zelos', or Zelus in Greek mythology personifies dedication,…
October 27, 2008, 08:00
Just completed. A new logo design for Campingcafé.com, an online resource for all you folks that prefer to have a little more to eat on your next camping trip…
October 20, 2008, 08:00
I just completed a logo and illustration for the organization, Lions Club International. As in my case, you are probably familiar with the name, but not always…
September 18, 2008, 08:00
Just received word from the folks at LogoLounge that I'll have some work in the upcoming LogoLounge 5 due out in early summer 2009. As I've mentioned before,…
July 18, 2008, 08:00
'How'd you do that?' is a common response when someone sees my logo lettering samples for the first time. It seems in this modern world with thousands of fonts…
May 16, 2008, 08:00
Some of you logo design fans have probably already scoped out the new Logo Lounge 4 (Rockport Publishers). This is the latest in the Logo Lounge series of…
May 15, 2008, 08:00
A few weeks ago, I was flipping through some files and I came upon a comp I had done for a logo project. It was a pretty cool idea, however upon looking…
December 4, 2011, 14:12
This weekend, I just finished reading the Walter Isaacson book entitled, Steve Jobs (2011, Simon & Schuster). It truly was a fascinating read about a very…
November 11, 2011, 10:37
With all the madness the design community has endured with the pilfering of my and others' work in recent months, the thought inspired me to create a poster.…
October 7, 2010, 17:28
There’s a whole lot of controversy going on in the design community from the latest Gap logo redesign. But, why? Is it because of its familiarity? It is…
October 1, 2010, 14:54
With a rather popular post I wrote entitled, ‘How to find the right illustrator’, I thought I would contribute this one for those looking for logo…
May 17, 2010, 20:37
Explaining to the average business owner what the actual differences are and helping you make an educated decision when hiring one.
April 7, 2010, 16:45
With the recent launch of the much anticipated iPad, there has been a virtual firestorm of commentary, critique and speculation on the potential impact this…
March 15, 2010, 14:47
I’ve been working in this business a long time and have seen my share of successful entrepreneurs and thriving companies. Every once in awhile, I come across…
February 22, 2010, 19:21
Recently, I've heard the question, does a graphic designer need to have an understanding of marketing? Well, quite simply – yes. If you don't have an…
January 13, 2010, 00:37
There you are. You’re ready to start your own thing, hang your shingle and be your own boss. You’ve finally got everything in place and you need to have a…
December 9, 2009, 00:33
This is a subject that I can share a unique perspective on (pun intended). I have worked on both sides of this particular fence, as an art director hiring…
November 30, 2009, 17:55
At least once a week I ride by this corporate business park building, with a great big logo on the side of it. It's not a great logo either. It's not even…
October 5, 2009, 22:40
In the design realm, there are a lot of 'how-to' articles written all the time about blogging tips, social networking, Photoshop techniques and the like, but…
May 28, 2009, 15:26
Catch my latest interview about the issues regarding the effects of crowdsourcing on business and design. It's all there in Jason Gramke's blog article, The…
April 30, 2009, 15:31
Hunting far and wide for the right logo designer is not an easy task. With so many crowdsourcing sites offering anything from logo design to websites, the…
February 26, 2009, 08:00
Even with all the technology we have today, the business card still endures. It serves as the mini-billboard ad representing your business well after you meet…
May 22, 2008, 08:00
A few months ago, I got a call from a rather large agency to create a character for some upcoming ad & POS materials. Their client was a chain of restaurant…
October 7, 2010, 17:28
There’s a whole lot of controversy going on in the design community from the latest Gap logo redesign. But, why? Is it because of its familiarity? It is…
February 22, 2010, 19:21
Recently, I've heard the question, does a graphic designer need to have an understanding of marketing? Well, quite simply – yes. If you don't have an…
February 26, 2009, 08:00
Even with all the technology we have today, the business card still endures. It serves as the mini-billboard ad representing your business well after you meet…
October 20, 2008, 08:00
I just completed a logo and illustration for the organization, Lions Club International. As in my case, you are probably familiar with the name, but not always…
May 27, 2008, 08:00
About four years ago, I got involved in a project that I had little knowledge would work its way into such vital importance. With so many green issues coming…
October 7, 2010, 17:28
There’s a whole lot of controversy going on in the design community from the latest Gap logo redesign. But, why? Is it because of its familiarity? It is…
August 24, 2010, 16:15
Just posted today is my interview by Duane Kinsey, of Melbourne, Australia's Logobird for his design studio's blog. Some very interesting questions were…
July 6, 2010, 19:56
I just received notification today that six of my logos will appear in the upcoming 2011 release of LogoLounge Master Library Vol. 3, Shapes and…
January 13, 2010, 00:37
There you are. You’re ready to start your own thing, hang your shingle and be your own boss. You’ve finally got everything in place and you need to have a…
February 26, 2009, 08:00
Even with all the technology we have today, the business card still endures. It serves as the mini-billboard ad representing your business well after you meet…
June 8, 2010, 19:37
Here’s a time lapse of a recent logo illustration I’ve done that includes a mother kangaroo with an infant in her pouch. Overall, it’s approximately 4…
July 9, 2009, 22:56
Just received word that a number of my logo designs will be included in the new LogoLounge Masters Library Volume 2 coming out some time next year. I am…
October 20, 2008, 08:00
I just completed a logo and illustration for the organization, Lions Club International. As in my case, you are probably familiar with the name, but not always…
May 27, 2008, 08:00
About four years ago, I got involved in a project that I had little knowledge would work its way into such vital importance. With so many green issues coming…
September 8, 2011, 16:24
Icons have been around for a very long time. You can probably trace back some of the original icons back in to the Egyptian hieroglyphics. And just like today,…
June 17, 2008, 08:00
One of the many types of illustration work I am getting more calls for is for information graphics. Not just icons, but technical illustration either for…
April 4, 2011, 20:11
The more things change, the more they stay the same. It's hard to believe that sometimes. Over the weekend, I was cleaning out some old boxes from my…
February 2, 2009, 08:00
Just released: a new wine label for Brian Arden Wines. This particular logo redesign was part of an overall branding and identity project for Damion Hickman…
November 17, 2008, 08:00
It seems lately that there is a real interest in the 'analog' skill of hand lettering. Even though the digital design world's best type designers are always…
October 27, 2008, 08:00
Another lettering assignment. This time it's for a new vintner with the name of Zelos. The name 'Zelos', or Zelus in Greek mythology personifies dedication,…
July 18, 2008, 08:00
'How'd you do that?' is a common response when someone sees my logo lettering samples for the first time. It seems in this modern world with thousands of fonts…
April 7, 2010, 16:45
With the recent launch of the much anticipated iPad, there has been a virtual firestorm of commentary, critique and speculation on the potential impact this…
August 12, 2008, 08:00
Here's a new piece I just finished for Electronic House magazine. It's a fun little illustration for the PLAY section of the publication. The creative director…
June 8, 2010, 19:37
Here’s a time lapse of a recent logo illustration I’ve done that includes a mother kangaroo with an infant in her pouch. Overall, it’s approximately 4…
March 13, 2010, 01:34
Very often, you see the oh-so slick and beautifully-crafted logo designs of your favorite sports teams. But, have you ever wondered how the designs evolved…
February 2, 2009, 08:00
Just released: a new wine label for Brian Arden Wines. This particular logo redesign was part of an overall branding and identity project for Damion Hickman…
October 20, 2008, 08:00
I just completed a logo and illustration for the organization, Lions Club International. As in my case, you are probably familiar with the name, but not always…
February 2, 2009, 08:00
Just released: a new wine label for Brian Arden Wines. This particular logo redesign was part of an overall branding and identity project for Damion Hickman…
October 27, 2008, 08:00
Another lettering assignment. This time it's for a new vintner with the name of Zelos. The name 'Zelos', or Zelus in Greek mythology personifies dedication,…
July 6, 2010, 19:56
I just received notification today that six of my logos will appear in the upcoming 2011 release of LogoLounge Master Library Vol. 3, Shapes and…
April 20, 2010, 17:10
Just received word today that the logo I designed for the Port of Long Beach's Seaport Sustainability Symposium will be included in the upcoming LogoLounge 6…
January 29, 2010, 19:13
Got word today that my Facebook Fan page has been showcased on the new blog Illustration Pages, which highlight the Facebook pages of visual artists from…
July 9, 2009, 22:56
Just received word that a number of my logo designs will be included in the new LogoLounge Masters Library Volume 2 coming out some time next year. I am…
April 30, 2009, 15:31
Hunting far and wide for the right logo designer is not an easy task. With so many crowdsourcing sites offering anything from logo design to websites, the…
March 3, 2009, 08:00
Just received the word this week about my logo work being included in the upcoming LogoLounge Masters Library series. The new series of design books will be…
October 27, 2008, 08:00
Just completed. A new logo design for Campingcafé.com, an online resource for all you folks that prefer to have a little more to eat on your next camping trip…
July 9, 2012, 11:29
A look back at the half-way point of my 300 Random icons personal design challenge. Including a brief collection of work and journal notes.
March 6, 2010, 00:38
With the constant stream and endless supply of logo inspiration available on the web and in print these days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Like a kid in a…
February 24, 2010, 19:15
In the last couple of years, there seems to be a major surge of fledgling logo designers making their way into the design community. What with so many logo…
January 29, 2010, 19:13
Got word today that my Facebook Fan page has been showcased on the new blog Illustration Pages, which highlight the Facebook pages of visual artists from…
November 19, 2009, 21:39
I have appeared on the Little Box of Ideas design blog before, but this time Sney Roy honored me with my own interview–including a very flattering introductio…
November 16, 2009, 19:00
Check out my latest interview and see some new logo work on Jacob Cass' LogoDesignerBlog.
August 18, 2009, 17:58
Check out my latest interview on Jeff Andrew's Design Inspiration blog, a showcase of logo designers, illustrators and other types of wonderful creative…
May 28, 2009, 15:26
Catch my latest interview about the issues regarding the effects of crowdsourcing on business and design. It's all there in Jason Gramke's blog article, The…
March 9, 2009, 08:00
Check out my contribution to the second installment of the LogoDesignerBlog article: 13 Logo Designers Share Their Love of Logo Design (Part 2) by Jacob Cass.…
February 19, 2009, 08:00
Just recently, I was interviewed by Dave Hile from Hile Design. It gives you a chance to get a little more background on me and my career. Hope you enjoy it.…
April 4, 2011, 20:11
The more things change, the more they stay the same. It's hard to believe that sometimes. Over the weekend, I was cleaning out some old boxes from my…
November 3, 2010, 17:12
Every once is awhile, you need to take a little inventory of the old portfolio. Usually, it happens whenever you get 'forced' to do it with an upcoming…
June 28, 2010, 23:15
This past week I was able to visit the LeMay Automotive Museum in Tacoma, Washington during my family vacation. It is home to the world’s largest individual…
June 8, 2010, 19:37
Here’s a time lapse of a recent logo illustration I’ve done that includes a mother kangaroo with an infant in her pouch. Overall, it’s approximately 4…
February 24, 2010, 19:15
In the last couple of years, there seems to be a major surge of fledgling logo designers making their way into the design community. What with so many logo…
February 22, 2010, 19:21
Recently, I've heard the question, does a graphic designer need to have an understanding of marketing? Well, quite simply – yes. If you don't have an…
December 9, 2009, 00:33
This is a subject that I can share a unique perspective on (pun intended). I have worked on both sides of this particular fence, as an art director hiring…
November 19, 2009, 23:12
Just last month I spoke with a gentleman named Cecil that had known my great grandfather Nels, a well respected packaging label illustrator way back when. It…
October 5, 2009, 22:40
In the design realm, there are a lot of 'how-to' articles written all the time about blogging tips, social networking, Photoshop techniques and the like, but…
May 18, 2009, 18:53
This is a subject that I have been meaning to write about for a long time. I often get asked about my concepting process and the steps involved to creating a…
May 18, 2009, 17:18
The importance of sketching well in the creative field–especially logo design, couldn't be stressed enough. Being able to visualize your concepts and have…
February 26, 2009, 08:00
Even with all the technology we have today, the business card still endures. It serves as the mini-billboard ad representing your business well after you meet…
February 20, 2009, 08:00
After 20 + years in the advertising and design business, I've seen many a resumé come by my desk. Some good and some not so good. Here are some tips primarily…
November 3, 2010, 17:12
Every once is awhile, you need to take a little inventory of the old portfolio. Usually, it happens whenever you get 'forced' to do it with an upcoming…
June 28, 2010, 23:15
This past week I was able to visit the LeMay Automotive Museum in Tacoma, Washington during my family vacation. It is home to the world’s largest individual…
March 6, 2010, 00:38
With the constant stream and endless supply of logo inspiration available on the web and in print these days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Like a kid in a…
February 24, 2010, 19:15
In the last couple of years, there seems to be a major surge of fledgling logo designers making their way into the design community. What with so many logo…
February 22, 2010, 19:21
Recently, I've heard the question, does a graphic designer need to have an understanding of marketing? Well, quite simply – yes. If you don't have an…
November 30, 2009, 17:55
At least once a week I ride by this corporate business park building, with a great big logo on the side of it. It's not a great logo either. It's not even…
November 19, 2009, 23:12
Just last month I spoke with a gentleman named Cecil that had known my great grandfather Nels, a well respected packaging label illustrator way back when. It…
November 15, 2010, 19:20
Hot off the presses! The new edition of the Directory of Illustration 27 from Serbin Communications just arrived on my doorstep this week. It's got some of…
May 17, 2010, 20:37
Explaining to the average business owner what the actual differences are and helping you make an educated decision when hiring one.
February 22, 2010, 19:21
Recently, I've heard the question, does a graphic designer need to have an understanding of marketing? Well, quite simply – yes. If you don't have an…
April 4, 2011, 20:11
The more things change, the more they stay the same. It's hard to believe that sometimes. Over the weekend, I was cleaning out some old boxes from my…
April 7, 2010, 16:45
With the recent launch of the much anticipated iPad, there has been a virtual firestorm of commentary, critique and speculation on the potential impact this…
January 23, 2012, 11:50
After giving this personal design goal a lot of thought, doing it the way I was doing it didn't seem right. It didn't seem right to bury this blog with the…
December 28, 2011, 13:05
So here we go. It's now 2012 and the start of another new year. What better way to begin this next 12 months than a personal design challenge and goal to…
December 22, 2010, 00:11
Today, I thought I would have a little 'show and tell'. This week, I received a package from my uncle containing a very interesting and nostalgic piece of…
July 6, 2010, 19:56
I just received notification today that six of my logos will appear in the upcoming 2011 release of LogoLounge Master Library Vol. 3, Shapes and…
June 28, 2010, 23:15
This past week I was able to visit the LeMay Automotive Museum in Tacoma, Washington during my family vacation. It is home to the world’s largest individual…
November 11, 2011, 10:37
With all the madness the design community has endured with the pilfering of my and others' work in recent months, the thought inspired me to create a poster.…
July 9, 2012, 11:29
A look back at the half-way point of my 300 Random icons personal design challenge. Including a brief collection of work and journal notes.
April 6, 2012, 12:53
So, here we are at no. 75 of the 300 Random icons design challenge. I know it doesn’t sound like much of a milestone, but it is for me. This makes me…
January 23, 2012, 11:50
After giving this personal design goal a lot of thought, doing it the way I was doing it didn't seem right. It didn't seem right to bury this blog with the…
December 28, 2011, 13:05
So here we go. It's now 2012 and the start of another new year. What better way to begin this next 12 months than a personal design challenge and goal to…
July 9, 2012, 11:29
A look back at the half-way point of my 300 Random icons personal design challenge. Including a brief collection of work and journal notes.
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