Of all the gift wrapping I’ve done over the years, this is the first time there was really no “wrapping” involved. I had a pretty …
2014
Hand-Carved Toy Blocks
Soon after discovering my wife was pregnant, I developed plans for carving animal figurines out of wood and assembling them into a mobile for above …
No Greater Design
Eighty-eight days ago I started reading through the Bible on a 90-day plan. I’ve stuck with it and am one book away from finishing the …
Lovely as a Tree
Last week I had the rare opportunity to sit still in nature for an entire day. It’s called hunting, and it’s something I rarely make …
Scrap Wood Letter
With Christmas quickly approaching, I’ve started my annual tradition of gift making. Making gifts can be a challenge. I don’t want to simply give that …
Laws Concerning Stretched Logos
Regarding the marks of man, I have heard your cries. You say, “The space allotted for the mark is tall like the heavens. It springs …
Wedding Designs
As my five-year wedding anniversary is quickly approaching, I decided use this week’s post to feature our wedding invitation and program. I was a bit …
Exploring Louisville’s Art Scene
There were many exciting art events happening in our corner of Pennsylvania this past weekend. Makoto Fujimura (artist, writer, founder of the International Arts Movement) …
Juggling Logos
As a juggler and a designer, it’s only natural that those two passions merge from time to time. And while I enjoy creating juggling-based designs …
Logo Tutorial #10: Forget Design
When it comes to logo design, the design itself isn’t vital. “What?” you ask! “After writing nine posts in this series on logo design, you’re …