This post won’t go over well with everyone in the design community. Some of them might get their Pantones in a wad over what I’m about to tell you. But by the end, the rest of you will be thanking me. And to the designers that hate this post, it's better that you know the rules then to hate the game.

Jan 7
Jan 7 Why Graphic Design is Still Important in Social Media

Justice Mitchell

Blogging, Design, , Storytelling

I built my career through on-the-job training over the last 20 years. Yes, I have a traditional “creative” direction/education and therefore have a strong foundation in best practices when it comes to things such as color, composition and concept. And when everything comes together correctly, it results in a well-crafted end product.

Feb 1
Feb 1 Building an App? Keep Your Marketers in Mind

Justice Mitchell

Applications, Business, Design

Look at the fantastic group of Type-A brainiacs you gathered around that table to brainstorm the next great Web-based, mobile or tablet application. You have a list of goals, functionality and UI/UX ideas. However, I bet that nowhere on the list is anything about how advertisers will use the tool. But I bet you DID think about how brands will use the tool – didn’t ya?

Dec 15
Dec 15 So You Need A Logo?

Justice Mitchell

Brand, Design, Process

Here's a quick checklist presentation I like to show people when they work with me on creating a logo/identity or brand mark. It gives you a good sense of what you should be asking yourself and (often more importantly) what to be asking OF your design team or agency. Hope it helps.

Nov 21
Nov 21 All Day I Dream About Design: Industrial Design: Bikes

Justice Mitchell

Design, Recreation, Sports

My love affair with bicycles officially started about two years ago. Many of my friends are into cycling, and I owned several bikes in the past. But then the romance got hot and heavy, and I could no longer deny the attraction.