Interviews
Dive into the minds of others. It's a great way to learn and expand your own mind when you see the world through the eyes of others, even if only briefly
An Interview with David Airey
Friday, 24 October 2008
Chances are, if you've been following the design wing of the blogosphere, you know the name of logo designer David Airey. He's been writing inspiring content for just over two years and has developed quite a following, inspiring many to start their own blogs. He's also the person behind one of the web's best logo blogs – Logo Design Love. David was kind enough to answer a few questions about his home, his process, blogging and thoughts.
The Creative Blogger ~ Jacob Cass
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Blogging has become the platform for many people to voice their opinions, give advice, inspire and teach. Some of the people in the 'blogosphere' have become celebrities within their niche, while most stay shrouded in obscurity, no matter how much effort and love they pour into their little space of the web. A lot of those who succeed seem to be able to do it in a manner which appears effortless, and do so amazingly quickly. Jacob Cass is one of those people. He was kind enough to answer a few questions about blogging, university and design.
Home Office, Sweet Home Office ~ Two
Saturday, 23 August 2008
What would be the point in having a home office, if it didn't feel like a home? If the first part of this two-part article was about the office in home office, or perhaps a simple introduction to the needs of a freelancer, then this second one is about the home. A home should feel comfortable and inviting. A place of refuge, inspiration and relaxation, a place worth spending your time and a place that should be yours—a true reflection of who you are. It goes without saying that this is especially true of the home office. It should be a space that you can be in for long hours and never feel uncomfortable or out of place. A space that lets your creative juices flow, without stifling or restricting your imagination. I was lucky enough to speak to the editor of Design*Sponge, Grace Bonney, as well as Amsterdam based creative, talented and all round good guy, Martin Py
Home Office, Sweet Home Office ~ One
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Ahhh, working from home. When it comes to being a freelancer, there is a myriad of reasons why it's a good idea. The strongest one of which, for most of us anyway, is that you can work from home. But there is no point working from home, if you haven't got a home office worth working out of. You might be free to roam, but you need a good base, a home office that functions just like an office should, but is as comfortable as a home should be at the same time. So let's have a look at what makes working from home possible and how it can be done. In this article, the first of two, I speak to Skellie, a writer from a plethora of well known freelance blogs, as well as a creative designer with an incredibly beautiful home, Traci Yau. So go grab a coffee and a biscuit and get ready for some great advice!
