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That's Not Punny: The Use of Puns in Design

That’s Not Punny: The Use of Puns in Design

Puns have often been the source of eye-rolls and disgusted looks in my conversations with friends. I enjoy them. Okay, I’ll be honest… I love them. But while puns are one of the oldest forms of humor, they’re often seen as one of the lowest. Why?
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A pun is “a form of word play that deliberately [...]

Chris Meisner
Chris Meisner

Chris Meisner. Tempe. Noon. Chris is a graphic designer currently working in Phoenix.

Casa Arvore
Casa Arvore

Casa Arvore Art Show. Phoenix. 6pm.

What Would Your Past Think of Your Present?
What Would Your Past Think of Your Present?

For anyone who went to design school, there’s a significant and noticeable difference between the designer you were then, and the designer you are now.
Remember the person you were when you started design school? What would that student think of the designer you’ve become? And what would you think if you ran into your past-self [...]

The New Office
The New Office

This morning I met up with Garrett and Artemiz to check out the new office for Royal Penguin. The guts of the building are pretty much done, and we’ll be moving in furniture this next week. At this very moment, Garrett and Artemiz are looking for desks and chairs at a corporate surplus store that [...]

No More Bread Lines for Me.
No More Bread Lines for Me.

After 8 months of searching for employment, I’m happy to announce that I’ve signed on as Lead Graphic Designer for Royal Penguin. Royal Penguin is a medical supply distribution company launching in January 2010.
I have to thank my good friend Landon Armstrong for pointing me in the direction of this opportunity. And, of course, many [...]

When Your Client Wants a Monkey
When Your Client Wants a Monkey

We all have those client moments when we know something is about to go down. This is the story of one of those moments (and what it taught me).
On Monday I received an email from an acquaintance who was interested in hiring me to design his folk album. It was a rush job, as he wanted [...]

Give Good Criticism
Give Good Criticism

There was a time when I was feared. Fellow students would cringe at the thought of showing me their work, and cower during peer reviews. Okay — maybe it wasn’t that bad. But they did make snarky comments when it was my turn to weigh in on their work. At first, I thought it was [...]

The Getty
The Getty

The Getty. Los Angeles. 1PM.

Nathan Remington
Nathan Remington

Nathan Remington. Downtown Phoenix (Roosevelt between 1st Avenue and 5th Street). 3PM. Nathan is the founder and owner of Remington Landscape.