Tag Archives: graphic design

four simple goals // figure out the next step

Back in January I got feeling rather ambitious and I set out four simple goals for myself for this year. They were: use my sketchbook more, plant a garden, move every day, and ‘figure out the next step’. My intention was … Continue reading

Posted in Business ideas, Community, Day to Day Life, Jobs, Work | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

project process // hand-lettering part 2

Back in February of this year I started on an independent project for school, learning some hand-lettering. I’m a huge fan of Mary Kate McDevitt’s work and wanted to learn some of the techniques of the beautiful art of letters, so I … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Design, For Fun, History | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

work term is great, and the time is flying

The last two days have flown by. Seriously, I am not quite sure where they went, so it’s good that I have photographic evidence! Because I’m just not happy when I’m not blogging, I decided to write this quick post just after supper … Continue reading

Posted in Community, Day to Day Life, Design, Education, Work | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

life lately // early april 2014

This is definitely the “crunch time”! Just two more weeks and I am done classes. That is just nuts. So there is lots on the go, lots to do, so much that I am pretty sure it will not all get done, … Continue reading

Posted in Day to Day Life, Design, Education, For Fun | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

project process // hand-lettering

So I was thinking it would be fun to share some of my design work with you all. I’m going to start by sharing a project that’s actually just starting, and share weekly as it goes. It’s a little scary … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Design, History | Tagged , , , , | 15 Comments

risk takers: Hailey Isadore

I’ve started a new interview series on the blog, called “Risk Takers.” The reason is that I’m feeling “poised” these days, on the edge of whatever will come after I graduate in the spring from my two-year design program at NSCC. (Will … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Community, Day to Day Life, Design, Q+A, Towns + communities, Women + kids | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

work term confirmed: Colaisde na Gaidhlig

I am beyond thrilled to be able to tell you all that my work term (a five-week unpaid internship in April and May, that is part of my two-year Graphic Design diploma at NSCC) will be at an amazing local … Continue reading

Posted in Community, Education, Work | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments