Graphic StrategistCan you make a label using this design I generated using ChatGPT? –A Common Question from Clients The answer to this is the most annoying one possible: It depends on what you plan to do with the art, where else you plan to use it, and what I contribute to it. There are more issues […]
A tough concept to understand unless you have worked in software that supports layered elements is what a layered file is. A layered file allows a designer to manipulate the individual elements within the overall image, such as text, logos, ornamentation, and photos. In the example above, the logo, stars, and moon can each be […]
Creative Intelligence Although there has been much teeth-gnashing and handwringing about artificial intelligence (AI) stealing people’s–and specifically creatives’–jobs, I would like to state my thesis upfront and clearly: Creatives, we cannot afford to bury our heads in the sand; we must participate in this movement. AI is already here, and you cannot outrun it. AI […]
Feelin’ Crabby Unfortunately, this next typeface has received much hype, and disdain: it’s “the new Comic Sans.” Lobster and Comic Sans share some similarities: they are both visibly and strikingly different from other typefaces, which appeals to someone who wants to “stand out” from boring ol’ serif and sans-serif typefaces. They are friendly and playful. […]
The unprovoked attack Vladimir Putin has waged on Ukraine is abhorrent. The bravery Ukrainian people have demonstrated in the face of what was assured defeat inspired worldwide admiration. Especially notable is the viral story about the Ukrainian woman who confronted a Russian solider with the historic words, “Take these seeds and put them in your […]