Back in 1999 I answered the Monster.com open position at ‘Computer Expressions’, for lead Graphic Designer and Licensing Manager. They flew me to Philadelphia (I was living in Kansas City at the time) and wined & dined me. I accepted,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m not infallible. I don’t know all there is to know about design or everything that works for logos and packaging for consumer product. But I’ve been a professional at this for over three decades, so I must know something.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Not only did I put a lot of effort into this project, but I had fun doing it too. Since I’m taking vacation days on Friday, Monday, & Tuesday (so I can move into my new house) and because a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I suppose I could have left with everyone else at 2:00. The projects I’m working on aren’t due for awhile, but you know, why put off what you could do today… Besides, I’ll be taking a lot of time off[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The company is called Excel Sportswear. Customized T-Shirts for Schools, Automobiles, Law Enforcement, etc… He sounded very pleased with what he saw on my portfolio site and was very interested in meeting me and discussing the job. So in two weeks[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
My initial intention, when I started working here, was that I’d stay for 2, 3 years then hopefully, will have established a lot of roots and networking avenues in this area, so that I could easily move on to something[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There seems to be a recurring theme from my manager towards my design work. There’s only ONE way to design things. HIS way. I guess working as a professional designer for over 30 years, with some of the largest and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Long time readers know that I’m a big sports fan, most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Steelers & Pirates. (Actually, that’s it. Those are the only teams I follow and cheer for) When it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins vs.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I miss these kinds of runs. Where I can allow my mind to recall what’s been troubling me and attempt to come up with a solution. If there is one. The frustration with my manager at work, the lack of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I suppose there are those who might read this and say, “Well, why didn’t YOU ask anyone to lunch during all this time?” and I guess there’s some validity to this. But I’ve always felt that when a newcomer arrives,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…