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The People’s Graphic Design Archive Guest Curator

I was honored to be asked to curate the People's Graphic Design Archive, a great organization with a beautiful mission.

When I was asked to curate their library, I couldn't stop smiling about how non-existent gatekeepers’ powers are to dictate design. The disenfranchised will just come up with something better, truer, and more enduring instead.

2023 Brand Wins
and Trends Report

After attending the 2023 Brand New Conference in Chicago, I spearheaded a trend report from the conference. While much of it was a report of the event itself, we also gave our perspective on the year in branding along the way.

Logo Design and the Case for AI Optimism 

The teams I’ve overseen have been plugged into generative AI developments and applications since its explosion in the early 2020s. This article outlines how AI, when used a tool for fresh thinking and efficiency in creative teams, can lift creative teams to previously unreachable heights. It also makes the case for the enduring need for talented designers, not just prompt-writers.

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