Category Archives: Design Notes

Over the course of the COVID-19 quarantine I worked daily on my professional development and earned various certificates through Google Analytics Academy and LinkedIn Learning that included a Google Analytics for Beginners Certification, a Public Relations Specialist Certification, a Digital Marketing Specialist Certification, a Social Media Advertising Specialist Certification, and a Marketing Specialist Certification.

Content Management is a key element for any business, especially in today’s modern connected world. From blogs, social media, and video production, it’s difficult to know where to start and how to manage it all. Have a CMS Make your job as a content manager easier and more efficient by setting up a Content ManagementContinueContinue reading “Content Management 101”

“Practice makes Perfect” is a saying that I’m sure EVERYONE has heard at one time or another. As someone who struggles with being a perfectionist in most aspects of life, I am constantly having to step back to remind myself that practice leads to improvement. One comparison that supports this is through painting. No pieceContinueContinue reading “Practice to Improve”

Every designer has a bag of tricks, a collection of resources that they use during their creative projects. Just like in painting, high-quality art materials can affect the appearance of the final product. Don’t make that mistake. The following are 3 awesome design resources that are also FREE! Creative Market Creative Market acts as anContinueContinue reading “3 Awesome Design Resources”

Social Media is a great way to increase brand exposure, grow a dedicated following, and ultimately drive traffic towards your website. What is the best content to share? What is most engaging? That answer is simple: videos. The following tips are what I’ve discovered to bring success in online videos. 1. Keep it Short WhenContinueContinue reading “5 Social Media Video Tips”

Over the past few years, I’ve discovered that there are four main contributors to a successful design project: Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration. Creativity & Critical Thinking Begin with You Of course, with any art related project, one must utilize creativity. You don’t have to be a professional artist working in traditional mediums toContinueContinue reading “Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration”

I’ve spent most of my life traveling and moving due to a military family upbringing: North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia, etc. By the time I reached my senior year of college, I had attended 14 different schools including 3 colleges: Radford University, Emory & Henry College, and Shenandoah University. At Radford University I pursued aContinueContinue reading “The Nomadic Path”