Web Design Ledger Post: Growing as a Designer and Leader

design,inspiration,networking,web design — by Shannon on March 18, 2011

plants A new post I wrote for WDL came out today:
As a professional designer, it’s important to push ourselves daily to be the best that we can in order to create outstanding work. To be successful in our industry, we must continually grow and try new things that will enhance our design skills, and just as important, our leadership abilities. There are tons of ideas on the internet on how to become a better designer through Photoshop tutorials, HTML best practices, and new jQuery techniques. There aren’t as many about becoming a better leader in the design community, although it’s an important trait to have as a professional and a necessary skill to possess in our competitive industry.

See the full post at WebDesignLedger.com

Six Revisions Post: 10 Great Tips for Using Twitter as a Designer

fun,networking — by Shannon on January 27, 2010

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My latest blog post at Six Revisions came out today, 10 Great Tips for Using Twitter as a Designer. Twitter has taken off in the last few years, with a traffic rate that has overtaken Myspace now. It can be a powerful tool if utilized as a designer or any working professional. Check out my list of tips and helpful hints that will aid you in getting the most out of your online networking possibilities on Twitter.

See full post at Six Revisions.