There will be multiple times in your career when the client does not go with the agency recommend. They'll choose another director. A di...

In his book On Writing ,  Stephen King says creating a story is like uncovering a fossil. You uncover a little bit at a time, not really kno...

A friend of mine recently asked my advice on negotiating moving expenses for a job. This advice won't help you build your portfolio, but...

A recent article in Fast Company  suggests that our ability to think creatively flows much better when we spend 12-20 minutes a day meditat...

After four years, we've got a new header on the blog. Big thanks to its designer, Brian Thibodeau . (We don't make any money off t...

Here's a post I did over at the SF Egotist on "How Teaching Has Made Me Better At My Job."

Here's something I wish I'd had when I was graduating from portfolio school. It's a site called The Creative Ham , which is a wo...

Thanks for all your support. Considering most people don't stay at one agency this long, we count turning four a big achievement.

This post from a fashion blog is interesting to me for two reasons. 1. I think it's true when it comes to fashion. 2. I think it's ...

The Lürzer's Archive Student of the Year Award is open for voting. Check out the nominees . And if you're a first year portfolio sch...