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Top 10 Band Logo Designs of All Time

Remember when bands used logos? It’s not as common anymore, but there are still a few that do it. However, I’m specifically talking about logos with cool illustrations. Today, I want to take a look back at the 10 most memorable logos that were consistently used by mainstream bands. And hey, let’s give credit where…

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A peek inside the brain of a creative person

One time I was asked in a creative context, “if you were holding an event and could play one song, what song would it be?” On the surface, this might seem like a trivial question, but upon giving it some thought it really helps shed light on how a creative person’s brain works and it’s…

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I made a video reel

I’m not even sure what my first video project was. I started fiddling with motion as soon as I got my hands on a computer. When I was a kid I loved the graphics packages on the news and in sports. The 1996 Olympics were a big inspiration for me, the cool graphics and logos…

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Motion Graphics and After Effects Projects

I’m coming off a couple weekends of winter outdoor activities camping with the kids in Scouts here in Minnesota. Yesterday at Polar Camp near Cannon Falls, MN I planned to get some good photos and videos of sledding and outdoor games but my “trusty” smart phone’s battery froze up fast when the day started at…

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20 Years in Minnesota

I moved to Minnesota in September of 2001 to start art school in Minneapolis. The picture above was taken at that time as I rolled in, it might be hard to tell by the cars because those Honda Accords are still around and seem to last forever, but hopefully the Pontiac makes the case. It…

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How important is hand held tech in web design currently?

Hand-held tech is the unsung hero of web design today. With the rise of mobile devices, ensuring a seamless user experience across different screen sizes is crucial. Gone are the days of designing solely for desktops; now, responsiveness is key. Mobile compatibility can make or break a website’s success in this digital age. From smartphones…

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Why can’t you just use that image from Google image search?

Sometimes in the professional world, people in the smartest and even most high-level professions will have not encountered the reasons why they can’t just use any old image they found on Google in commercial ads or collateral. Don’t get frustrated, they just haven’t had to think about it before. But it usually clicks when you…

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New Business Card Design

I wonder if business cards will ever completely go away? Everywhere I’ve worked, they’ve been a big topic and something certain functions within an organization can be very particular and passionate about.  I guess once you’ve arrived in your career, your business card is a big part of your professional identity. My first one was home made,…

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So You’re Launching a Freelance Career?

Early on and years ago, there was a point when I thought all I needed was a website, and business would just start coming in droves and knocking on my door (or, submitting a contact form & calling the phone number). Surely all that’s needed is some SEO work and building links to your site…

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