The Design Journey:
Insights, Ideas, and Innovations for Business Success
Unveiling the Creative Canvas: Insights, Inspiration, and Innovations in Design
They Said It Couldn't Be Done on Squarespace
When everyone says "you'll need to migrate platforms," that's usually where the conversation ends. But sometimes the limitation isn't the tool—it's the thinking. Here's how we built a custom infinite-scroll comic reader on Squarespace when the usual answer was "can't be done."
How to Choose the Right Brand Colours
Choosing brand colours isn’t about trends or personal taste. It’s about intention, restraint, and understanding how colour actually communicates. Through the watchful eyes of Merle the Cat (whose name literally means Blackbird), this piece explores brand colour psychology, the power of white space, and why the best visual decisions are often the quietest ones.
Thoughtful colour choices build trust, clarity, and confidence long before a word is read. Merle, it turns out, is an excellent teacher.
Don't Be a Donkey: Why the Right Software Matters More Than You Think
Bad software isn't just annoying—it's expensive. Here's why the right tools are the difference between dragging your business uphill and running with the lions.
Desert Island Discs: My 8 Albums for the End of the World
What music would you take to the end of the world? In this highly unofficial and emotionally loaded version of Desert Island Discs, I pick the eight albums I’d want with me if I were stranded alone—with nothing but sand, surf, and my late cat BB’s ashes for company. Expect noise, nostalgia, and more than one existential banger.
A Canadian Designer's Journey with AI Tools
As AI continues to revolutionize industries, Canada welcomes Gemini, Google's latest AI tool. A designer's firsthand experience reveals how Gemini and ChatGPT are changing the game for creative professionals.