Why Am I Blogging?

I am a marketing associate for Second Wind, a wind energy technology firm. I love my job, and have been at it since 2008. Before that, I ran my own full-time design studio, Studio N, for 19 years. During those 19 years I learned a lot about business ethics, trade practices, and so on, and have spent a good amount of time chatting with my fellow designers about business practices.

My friend Ann of Gallager Design, one of the best visual designers I know, is always hobnobbing with me about design practices and business challenges. Today she emailed me, saying "You have to start a blog with all your brilliant thoughts on design (for both clients and designers!)

So, this blog is intended for anyone who buys or sells graphic design services. It is aimed mostly at graphic designers who wrestle with business challenges, but it is also intended to educate people who deal with designers. Above all, it is aimed at promoting fair and ethical business practices within the design field. I look forward to your thoughts and comments!