What a 1,200-pound animal taught me about leadership, trust, and letting go Three months ago I made the hardest, bravest, and most loving decision I could ever make. We brought in the year of the fire horse by releasing my sweet William from his pain to become a…

A few terms we need to eliminate—The Grind, Hustle Culture, No Pain No Gain This might not be a post for everyone, and I get it, it has required me to be a little vulnerable and vulnerability is not preferred by some people. I was reminded this morning as I was…

I created a post last year on the WCAG deadline, well April is here, what have you done to prepare your websites and pdfs to meet the accessibility requirements? As a designer, I’m working to meet the deadline on all three of my websites. I created an accessibility…

By April 24, 2026, many organizations (especially public ones) must bring their digital content into compliance with accessibility standards. Even if you’re not legally mandated, acting now lets you build a brand that includes everyone. Below is a checklist you (or…

Creative Energy Is Magic We are all creative. But somewhere along the way, too many of us were told we weren’t. Maybe it was a teacher who said your drawing wasn’t “good,” or a boss who dismissed your ideas. Or maybe it’s the cultural story that creativity belongs to…

Color is one of the first things your audience sees—and feels. Before a single word is read, color sets the tone, evokes emotion, and tells your brand’s story. Designers don’t choose colors randomly. We select with strategy. Why? Because color impacts perception,…

I earned two certificates this week—one in Creating an AI Assistant and one in Somatic Foundations. At first glance, they might seem unrelated—but to me, they represent a delicate balance that every creative professional faces. Let’s…

Celebrate a Win with Me! I’ve reached another milestone in my design journey! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve earned a certificate in Design for a Better World from the Interaction Design Foundation. This course deepened my understanding of human-centered design,…