D23 Expo Design Challenge 2019

D23 Expo Design Challenge 2019

This past weekend was the D23 Expo 2019 held at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you are not familiar, it is Disney’s big biennial convention where they announce all of the exciting company news. There are panels, venders, cosplayers, exhibits, and special events....
Holiday Gifts for Designers

Holiday Gifts for Designers

Designers can be difficult to get gifts for and there are only a few days left to have them in time for the holidays! Here are fifteen of my picks for those creative types. I have included a variety presents in all price ranges and shipping options.   1 Gary...
Designing for Yourself

Designing for Yourself

Designing for myself is something that I have struggled with my entire design career. Currently, I have my three personal projects that I have designed for myself. My portfolio website, my “grog log” website Mai Tai Across America, and most recently the invites and a...
Halloween costumes in the workplace

Halloween costumes in the workplace

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year. My fiancé and I love to decorate and dress up in costume for the holiday. I also enjoy bringing the celebration of halloween to the workplace. But first there are some considerations to take into account before...
Finding creativity in new places

Finding creativity in new places

This summer I had two moves happen in my life. One major move, my fiance and I buying a condo. And one minor move, of moving cubicles with in the office. Both come with their own benefits and obstacles. I strived to keep these moves from interrupting my work and...
When it’s ok to use a theme template

When it’s ok to use a theme template

As web designers we always want to custom design everything ourselves. But there are times when using a theme template is a viable option (and we shouldn’t feel guilty for doing so). Using a theme template can help aid both the design and programing phases of a...
Remembering Marty Sklar–One Little Spark!

Remembering Marty Sklar–One Little Spark!

This past Friday was the passing of Marty Sklar, a Disney Legend and Imagineering Ambassador. Sklar worked closely with Walt Disney and helped bring Disney’s creative vision to life. He had even been involved with the opening of all eleven Disney Parks! Sklar started...
Tiki Room Drummer Project

Tiki Room Drummer Project

Awhile back I wrote about the benefits of having a side project, well here is the finished side project I have been working on for the past year. Two animatronic Disney Enchanted Tiki Room drummers. Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a big fan of Disney and tiki...