Blog Posts

  • Day in the Life of a Freelance Graphic Designer

    Before I began my career in graphic design, I assumed I would be a salaried employee. Once my job hunting began, I quickly realized that freelancing is an industry norm I didn’t know much about. I became freelance when the company I worked for merged with another, so instead of dipping my toe in, I…

  • My Freelancing Experience as a Graphic Designer

    I’ll be the first to admit that freelancing was never part of my original career plan. To some, being your own boss sounds like a dream come true. You can set your own hours, charge what you want, and only work with clients of your choosing. While at the most basic level this is true,…

  • TikTok’s Privacy Policy, Data Collection, and Ethical Dilemmas

    In mid January of this year, Americans were sent into a week-long whirlwind regarding one of their most popular apps. The U.S. government has been eyeing TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, as a potential threat to the country’s security and data. TikTok was temporarily banned in the United States due to a law signed…

  • Kinetic Typography in Lyric Videos

    Chapter 11 / Show and Tell In the last chapter of Animated Storytelling, Liz Blazer discusses a few main considerations when entering your work into festivals and releasing it to the world. Regardless of where you send it, packaging it clearly and fully is a key step. Some important pieces to include are a title…

  • Influencer Marketing Strategy for Black Moon Cosmetics

    I’ve recently been on the hunt for the best black liquid lipstick and found myself scrolling TikTok to see other peoples’ thoughts on the products I was considering. After watching a few reviews and tutorials of Black Moon Cosmetics’ matte liquid lipstick, I decided to give it a try. After my purchase, I found myself…