Yes, Austin, Funk and Swank Can Coexist
Happy 175th birthday, Austin! As our boom times continue, here’s an ode to peaceful coexistence straight out of a Johnny Cash song.
Art + Biz
Yes, Ideas Flow from Life—And Also from Inspirational Aids
There’s no doubt that some of our best ideas come when we’re away from the office, in the flow of life. But when we’re stuck at our desks, there are aids to help the flow.
There Is Nothing Fair About Fair Use
How can you respect the rights of image creators? Simple. Don’t download their work without permission, and don’t claim “fair use” if you do. Check out these royalty-free sources for free art instead.
Attention Small Brands, You Can’t Waste Time on Facebook Anymore
It’s time for brands to quit wasting time on Facebook. Its familiarity is comforting, but the results for brands are not. What to do instead?
Why It’s Called Social Sharing
You won’t be noticed, much less discovered—there is too much competition from the entire global community for your one little drop in the big web bucket to get found. Instead, start local, where your roots are.
What’s the Big Deal About Creativity?
Creativity comes with practice–daily. It’s easy to join the club, but it takes effort to stay in the game.