A huge piece of branding design, for me, is getting to know the client I’m working with. I don’t just mean getting to know their business, either–I mean getting to know them personally. Small businesses and solopreneurs are becoming more and more prominent, and those extra personal touches can be a huge advantage for smaller […]
If Facebook is a big part of your online marketing plan–and it should be!–here’s your heads-up: Facebook is dramatically redesigning their News Feed, and that means updating your pages to keep up! Read on for tips to guide you towards getting your Facebook graphics up-to-speed. OR, if you need some professional help with your Facebook […]
Join us in March for a nature-inspired First Thursday in Old Town! This month, we’re featuring lovely handmade jewelry by Janet Neuman of Waterspell Jewelry! She’ll be showing pieces from several different nature-inspired collections she’s created. Also joining us is designer and wardrobe stylist Bonnie Thor Kornahrens. She’ll be showing her own garments, as well […]
Now that we’re all settled-in at my new Portland professional Photography studio, we’re opening it to you for First Thursday in Old Town! This is the first of what I hope will be many First Thursday openings in our new neighborhood, and I’ll be showcasing the new space, new photos, a cool new window display. […]
It’s been a big-deal month for me, both in Portland web design and Portland roller derby! A week-or-so ago, I played in my first derby bout as a High Roller, at Rose City Rollers’ Season 8 Opener, and I had a fantastic time doing it. And, a mere week before that, I unleashed a brand […]
Y’all know that I do design and photography by day, but by night, I also play roller derby! I was recently drafted to the High Rollers, and I love being a part of my team! Now I’ve brought two of my loves together, with a Portland flyer design for my beloved team’s upcoming Brunch Fundraiser! […]
I love helping shelter pets, and I’m proud to be part of A Bowlful of Heart pet food drive for a second year! Last year, Alyson Clair of Clair Vintage Inspired and I teamed up with some of her favorite local businesses to make A Bowlful of Heart even bigger and better. Thanks to their […]
Hey guys! Thanks for listening during my Ignite Portland talk. I’m glad you came, and I hope you learned a few things from all of the super-cool speakers, and hopefully from me, too. 😉 As promised, here are some handy links to videos and blogs, that’ll help you get more in-depth on the skating techniques […]
Thanks to an unexpected combination of hubris and overabundant enthusiasm about roller skating, I’ve been selected as a speaker for Ignite Portland 11! Yes, you read that right, folks–if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to see me attempt public speaking in all my introverted glory, here it is. I’ll be delivering 20 slides’ and […]
If you live in Portland long enough, you learn that geekery is mighty and on-the-grow here in PDX. This year, the Portland Retro Gaming Expo is continuing that trend, by expanding the event into the Oregon Convention Center. And, with the help of everyone’s favorite barcade, Ground Kontrol, they’re also debuting their new “Mega-Cade”: 20,000 […]
