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Is there a petition we can create to stop people from using AI to generate flyers?I’ve seen people refer to it as a pandemic, and honestly, it really feels that way. I get it, though. You, a non-designer, now have the power to create a full-on flyer with tap of your keyboard. Amazing! Progressive! Fun! But let’s be real. Not only do they all look the same, but they also don’t really look that great. And there are telltale signs. We know your flyer was made by AI becauuuse: • the brush-stroke...

Before we talk about your website there are a few things I always want to know first. Most people come to me with a Pinterest board and a color palette. Sometimes they come with a competitor's site they've pulled up on their phone. Occasionally they've already named fonts. That's fine. It's where most people start. But it's not where I start. Before any of that, I want to understand your business. Specifically, what you're trying to make happen, and for whom. The visual stuff is actually the...

There's a running joke in the design world: just use Canva, it's easy. And I can't lie, it is. The tools are more accessible than they've ever been. And just about anyone can use them. There's absolutely nothing wrong with starting there. But accessible and effective are two different things. And easy doesn't always mean impactful. There's a difference between having a website and having one that works. Between a logo that exists and a brand that communicates. Between something that looks...