Clocking In – Why Time Management Isn’t Just for White Rabbits

Clocking In – Why Time Management Isn’t Just for White Rabbits

Published: Sep 1, 2023   |   Author: Lucy Fry   |   Category: Blog

Time is of the essence, and not just for the White Rabbit in ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ For graphic designers, every minute counts, and we’re not just talking about deadlines. Learn why tracking your ‘invisible labor’ isn’t just for you; it’s a lesson your clients need to learn, too.

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Striking a Chord with AI – A Band Name Experiment

Striking a Chord with AI – A Band Name Experiment

Published: Aug 2, 2023   |   Author: Lucy Fry   |   Category: Blog

In the dynamic heart of our agency, the gears have been turning in ways you might not expect. We’ve been brainstorming, experimenting, and most importantly, playing – yes, you heard that right – with our advanced AI systems. It’s been like a creative tug-of-war, a thrilling exchange of ideas between human and artificial intelligence, sparking […]

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Juggling Parenthood and Business: Mom Boss Edition – A Comedy of Chaos and Creativity

Juggling Parenthood and Business: Mom Boss Edition – A Comedy of Chaos and Creativity

Published: Jul 12, 2023   |   Author: Lucy Fry   |   Category: Blog

As a working mom, juggling the responsibilities of parenting and running a business can be a rewarding yet demanding journey. When faced with the additional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, finding the right balance becomes even more crucial. As a fellow working mom with two adult children navigating their college lives amidst the […]

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Design Smarter, Not Harder: The Role of AI in Graphic Design

Design Smarter, Not Harder: The Role of AI in Graphic Design

Published: May 1, 2023   |   Author: Lucy Fry   |   Category: Blog

Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about AI in design, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! In fact, I’m writing this blog post to share why we believe AI is such an important tool for designers, and how it’s benefiting both our team and our clients. So, let’s dive in! As the co-founder […]

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Best Software to Run a Small Graphic Design Agency

Best Software to Run a Small Graphic Design Agency

Published: Nov 17, 2020   |   Author: Lucy Fry   |   Category: Blog

As I’m sure you can imagine, since 2001, we have gone through hundreds of software solutions to run the business. Some were great and then got bought by bigger companies who dissolved them, some changed their pricing models which made them unaffordable for a small company, and some just didn’t work well. We have found the following to be the best for us.

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Designing Our Way Through COVID

Designing Our Way Through COVID

Published: Nov 9, 2020   |   Author: Lucy Fry   |   Category: Blog

I’m amazed at how design has given us the ability to stay (somewhat) sane during this pandemic. What would we do without art? Where would we be?

When COVID reached pandemic status earlier this year, we had just gotten back from a trip to Mexico. Friends who work at the CDC were warning us to stock up on non-perishable foods and toilet paper in case we had to go into a strict lockdown – that the virus was coming to the US and to get ready!

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