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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
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…
July 20, 2011, 21:53
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November 12, 2011, 12:31
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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…
May 30, 2008, 08:00
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, 21:52
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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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…
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…
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…
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.
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 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 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 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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.
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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
June 6, 2011, 15:20
In recent months, there have been quite a few bootstrap startups and corporate entities trying out the latest trend of crowdsourcing their logo design, but…
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…
February 17, 2010, 18:46
A Florida high school that is now being sued by the Chrysler corporation for illegally using the well-known Dodge Ram mark for their school mascot. It would…
March 26, 2009, 21:16
About a month ago, a new app game entitled iCount was released by game developer, Francois Goldgewicht (GoldenApps). iCount is a numbers game for iPod Touch…
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…
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 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 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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
June 6, 2011, 15:20
In recent months, there have been quite a few bootstrap startups and corporate entities trying out the latest trend of crowdsourcing their logo design, but…
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 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…
February 17, 2010, 18:46
A Florida high school that is now being sued by the Chrysler corporation for illegally using the well-known Dodge Ram mark for their school mascot. It would…
February 3, 2009, 08:00
Borrowed interest–not a new concept in the world of advertising and marketing, but many times an effective one. It can work well with topical issues like…
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…
March 26, 2009, 21:16
About a month ago, a new app game entitled iCount was released by game developer, Francois Goldgewicht (GoldenApps). iCount is a numbers game for iPod Touch…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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.
June 17, 2008, 08:00
The t-shirt. An American icon. Who doesn't have one of these old favorites in their closet somewhere? Well, at least I don't know anyone. Around my studio on…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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 17, 2010, 18:46
A Florida high school that is now being sued by the Chrysler corporation for illegally using the well-known Dodge Ram mark for their school mascot. It would…
February 3, 2009, 08:00
Borrowed interest–not a new concept in the world of advertising and marketing, but many times an effective one. It can work well with topical issues like…
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…
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…
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…
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…
June 17, 2008, 08:00
The t-shirt. An American icon. Who doesn't have one of these old favorites in their closet somewhere? Well, at least I don't know anyone. Around my studio on…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…
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 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,…
June 6, 2011, 15:20
In recent months, there have been quite a few bootstrap startups and corporate entities trying out the latest trend of crowdsourcing their logo design, but…
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 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…
February 17, 2010, 18:46
A Florida high school that is now being sued by the Chrysler corporation for illegally using the well-known Dodge Ram mark for their school mascot. It would…
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…
February 3, 2009, 08:00
Borrowed interest–not a new concept in the world of advertising and marketing, but many times an effective one. It can work well with topical issues like…
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 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…
November 16, 2009, 19:00
Check out my latest interview and see some new logo work on Jacob Cass' LogoDesignerBlog.
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…
March 26, 2009, 21:16
About a month ago, a new app game entitled iCount was released by game developer, Francois Goldgewicht (GoldenApps). iCount is a numbers game for iPod Touch…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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.
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…
June 6, 2011, 15:20
In recent months, there have been quite a few bootstrap startups and corporate entities trying out the latest trend of crowdsourcing their logo design, but…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
June 17, 2008, 08:00
The t-shirt. An American icon. Who doesn't have one of these old favorites in their closet somewhere? Well, at least I don't know anyone. Around my studio on…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
June 6, 2011, 15:20
In recent months, there have been quite a few bootstrap startups and corporate entities trying out the latest trend of crowdsourcing their logo design, but…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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