So, I’ve started literally the biggest project I’ve ever undertaken. It requires five logos/branding, print material and a possible website. Each of the logos requires research, references, customer communication and a to-do list. I’ve started my design process on one logo and started research on another, and that material alone was to much to keep organized. I have sheets of notebook paper absolutely filled as well as link after link saved in my e-mail. I knew I had to do something to get organized, not just with this project but to ensure that my other workflow won’t suffer because of this project.

Enter: The Behance Action Method…. (more…)

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Instead of having a set post today I’m deciding to do a little rant. As many of you know, Dunlap Studios is not my full-time job. Though it sometimes seems like it is, I actually work an 8-5 away from it. My full-time is a large and small format printer with customers all over the nation, and at times all over the world. Sadly I’m not here to talk about my love for the job, or even the job itself for that matter. I want to talk about client/designer issues.

I want to focus on the “stupid” client. Don’t stop reading yet, this post is just as much for the customer as it is for the designer. This little rant is going to focus on the main issues that arise between the client and the designer, and most importantly how they can be avoided by using two key factors: communication and respect. (more…)

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Happy New Year! As most blogs right now are speculating what will become of 2009, I’d like to take a moment to be grateful for 2008. Unlike the news reports that have been playing all day long, I don’t have any complaints about 2008 in the world of Dunlap Studios. This is the first year for Dunlap Studios, and I just wanted to reflect on what a great year it’s been. (more…)

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The topic of “speck work” has been all over the design boards, blogs and forums for quite some time now, so it may seem like I’m beating a dead horse. Though the topic has been covered everywhere, I still would like to put my opinion and voice out. Why? Because, I want to have a personally written piece that I can reference when I’m approached by clients requesting speculative work, which is daily. (more…)

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