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Here are a few of my favorite books—ones that provide insights into how to look at the world just a little differently.

It’s been scientifically proven by Harvard researchers that people who wear fun socks are more brilliant, creative, and successful—or at least they appear that way to others.

First things first: surround yourself with people who inspire you.

When you need a quick visual shorthand for “idea” or “creativity” or “breakthrough” or any classic “a-ha!” moment, you go with the light bulb. Almost everyone doing visual communication does, and I’ve always been ambivalent about this. Check out my thoughts on this and other clichés in visual communication.

Tremendousness is hiring. Here are a few dead simple tips to help designers stand out in a crowd.

I’m more often than not labeled as a “creative” (yes, the noun version). Being an illustrator and designer and storyboard writer (to name a few roles I) I’m expected to bring a consistent level of cre