Castillo Rum Bottles
A while ago, I got to hang out with a good friend of mine in Puerto Rico. Well, not exactly… I just got to work on a packaging label for a Rum product produced in Puerto Rico. This friend happened to be Chris Sendra, a talented creative director who lead a design project that I […]
Turn off the Noise. Turn on the Focus.
Social media is a part of our lives whether we like it or not. It can be life changing. It’s a way to bring old friends together and allows you to share your world or craft like never before. It can even get you a gig and transform what you do for a living. The […]
Mr. Chill – Shop SMC Graphic Design
MR. CHILL – SHOP SMC GRAPHIC DESIGN “Things are heating up? I’m cool.” – Mr. Chill It’s easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment. Mr. Chill is here to remind us to stress less. How you choose to react to a seemingly stressful situation is completely up to you! So stay […]
Logo Checklist
A solid logo design is a lot more than just creating cool art. A logo has to symbolize what your business provides, how it works, what it stands for and then it needs to stand out from your other competitors — a tough request on a little icon and some type treatments. That’s why it […]
Save Our Only Planet – Quick Keys Graphic Designers All Know
SAVE OUR ONLY PLANET Share your love and concern for Mother Nature … without saying a word. This is the shortcut code that reminds you—and all the keyboard jockeys around you—that it’s going to take all of us to save our only planet. Plus, you can support your favorite graphic designer while you’re at it!
Never Quit – Graphic Design Shop SMC
NEVER QUIT A message of motivation, written in code for computer jockeys like you. If you’re a freelance graphic designer, keep this as a handy reminder that there’s no project you can’t handle and no deadline you can’t meet.
The Key – Shop SMC Graphic Design
Introducing The Key collection: a set of ‘shortcut keys’ for this project called life. Keep one right at your fingertips for a little inspiration no matter where you go—office, home or mobile. Every freelance art director can appreciate some extra inspiration!
Rosita – Shop SMC Graphic Design
ROSITA GRAPHIC DESIGN “Every day should start with a great big hug!” – ROSITA. She’s got a lot of love in her heart—and she wants to share it with everyone! As the graphic designer Dallas, TX companies count on for big ideas, I understand that there are good days and tough days, but every day […]
Stumpy – Shop SMC Graphic Design
STUMPY GRAPHIC DESIGN “If I can do it, you can, too!” – STUMPY. Life can throw a lot of stuff at you all at once. As the graphic designer Dallas, Texas companies count on to produce high-quality work, I understand that juggling the chaos can be a challenge. If you have the right attitude, however, […]
Positively Ironic – Shop SMC Graphic Design
The odds may be long, the situation may be grim. Doesn’t matter—these little heroes always have an “I can do anything!” attitude. They’re good reminders every day: outlook really is everything. Keep a couple around for a positively ironic perspective on life no matter what kind of project you’re struggling with, be it logo design, […]