Perfection Isn’t a Solo Job
Okay, so, I’m not perfect. I miss things. I drop the ball. I have blind spots. But in publishing design, it often feels like the buck stops with me. I’m the last one before the world sees it, the one expected to catch every typo, every formatting hiccup, every detail that’s slightly off. And I want to! I like getting it right. It matters to me. But mistakes still happen. And when they do, they drive me a little crazy. (Or a lot) Here’s what I’ve learned: perfection doesn’t live in one person’s brain. Especially not in publishing....
What Writing My Own Nonfiction Book Taught Me
As a book designer and self-publishing coach, I thought I knew the process inside and out. After all, I help authors every day, designing covers,...
Website Makeover: Why Designers Struggle With Their Own Sites
Need a website makeover? Here’s why even designers delay updates—and how small changes can move your brand forward without a full overhaul.
Ai in Artistry: Bridging Creativity and Innovation
For a while, I resisted diving into AI-generated imagery. Why? Well, being a visual artist, I stuck to the idea that AI might be the easy way out....
Media Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Today’s World
When I taught my four-week course called "Career by Design" earlier this year, I thought a lot about how crucial it is for business owners to have a...
From Small Grocery Store to Community-Building Supermarket: A Family’s Entrepreneurial Journey
My Dutch grandparents were business-minded folks. In this old photo, you can see them in front of their store, probably from the late '50s, though...
Designing a Book Cover: Crafting the Perfect Look
We've all heard the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but let's be honest, we often do! (I must admit, I also pick wines by their labels,...