I just wanted to wish everybody a happy (almost) new year... thank you for visiting, reading and commenting in 2008 and looking forward to more design in 2009.

I've always found interior decorating and product design for the home to be great sources of inspiration. The colors, patterns, shapes and textures of anything from a couch to a ... Read More

Sending a custom holiday card is a great way to show off your design skills while wishing your clients a happy holiday or new year. If you plan on spending ... Read More

While it's always important to reduce costs, the current state of the economy makes it even more important to save some money for both you and your clients. Offer a discount: ... Read More

Looking for some interesting gift ideas? Here are some of my favorite online stores that showcase well-designed products: MoMA Store: A variety of modern, and cool, gifts at all price points. MUJI: ... Read More

CafePress makes creating your own holiday gifts easy, with thousands of products that you can add your own flare to. The site is an easy way to set up an ... Read More

Etsy is a great online store that sells handmade goods. Since it's the members who are selling, and anyone can be a member, there is a great, eclectic collection of ... Read More

I first came across Jesse Bennett-Chamberlain's studio 31THREE from their work on the Expression Engine websites, one of my favorite choices for web content management systems. A further look into ... Read More

While Helvetica is the typeface of choice for the New York subway system today, it wasn't always, despite popular belief. A nine-page article from AIGA talks about the history of ... Read More