What NOT to say to a graphic DESIGNER
I’ve decided to do a serious of mini posters outlining some of the more frustrating things clients have said to me over the past 20 odd years. I have pulled many a hair out and been […]
What’s in a name?
Funny story: my BFF gave me 6 letters one Christmas to put up in my newly painted and renovated studio. I rang to chastise her for not being able to spell my name. After she […]
Fijian for ‘Heaven’
I have a number of clients, resorts actually, in the South Pacific. I absolutely LOVE designing their marketing material and advertisements because these places are just SO DARN beautiful, and I get lost in the […]
Fitness has never been so much fun!
This poster campaign for a local fitness and nutrition gym has been well received. It highlights the benefits of fitness and the gyms own nutrition plans, uses motivation quotes, targets local identities and shows just […]
Paying a graphic designer: time versus value
A good graphic designer can command decent hourly rates, and as one, I fully appreciate why. What frustrates me is a client’s perception of time versus value.
When a client asks me to do ‘quick job’, […]
‘Location specific’ Graphic Design is a thing of the past … forever!
The internet has revolutionised how the world does business. This is undoubtedly the single most amazing feature for any business and perhaps even more so for the small business operator … like a ‘one-woman-band’ graphic […]
Fine Art … the Photoshop ‘cheat version’
When my girlfriend turned 50 recently, I wanted to give her something unique and very individual. So I painted her … sort of!
Being a graphic artist rather than a fine artist, I was limited to, […]
Welcome to Maverick 2013
These are exciting times and having an online presence is the way of the future … both professionally and personally … particularly in light of the phenomenal growth of social media channels and the like.
Through […]