I really hate photographs of myself. I am simply better looking than what the camera records. The problem is the lighting, the angle, the focus, the exposure – anything but me. It can’t be me. Such vanity is how many approach evaluating their careers. They blame outside forces rather than ...more +
10 years ago
Computer? Check. Cell phone? Check. Throw them in a messenger bag, and you’re ready to rock this freelance gig. Well, sort of. If you want to avoid some serious costly mistakes (like not having a written agreement with clients), make more money (by tracking and billing) and avoid disasters like ...more +
10 years ago
Before I even knew how to write a headline, I knew about "the 3% statistic." This ominous figure, akin to “boys rule girls drool,” states that regardless of the plethora of talented women in portfolio schools and junior positions, only 3% of executive creative positions are filled by women. Fueled in ...more +
10 years ago
Good news, creatives. Despite the recession being fresh on the minds of the American public, recent research suggests that the job market is looking up for right-brainers. A 2014 global survey of CEOs, creative directors, and managing directors found that problem solving, creativity, and strategic thinking are the three most ...more +
10 years ago
Interactive design is a booming and rapidly maturing field. Across apps and the web, designers are working to reach the more than one billion new smartphones sold each year, and to scale these experiences for the bevy of devices already in the wild. The two predominant aspects of this process are UI and ...more +
10 years ago
When I walked into the M+P corporate offices in the fall of 2013, the first thing I noticed was a framed copy of Neil Young’s 1975 LP, Tonight’s The Night. I knew I’d found my home. I’ve been a Neil Young disciple my entire adult life, and am particularly fond ...more +
10 years ago
“Tall, non-fat, two pump, no whip, mocha.” The person to whom I gave this order smiled knowingly. “Sure,” she said, writing details on the side of a white cup. “It’s Bart, right?” My nod was accompanied by a big smile. I smile a lot when I go to Starbucks because ...more +
10 years ago
Whether you're launching a new career, or expanding your skill set, there are a wealth of organizations that can teach you to code. We asked Portland Code School Director Cris Kelly how prospective students should decide between the available options. The takeaways? Look for experienced instructors who know not only ...more +
10 years ago
