I joined the Chicago Graphic Design Club in 2024 to give back to the graphic design community in Chicago (and at large). Having worked in the industry for nearly three decades with an emphasis on branding …

Since my college days during the 1990s I have known of (and been inspired by) Mr. Segura's work. First through his T-26 Digital Type Foundry, and then through his graphic design studio — Segura, Inc. It …

Recently I had the chance to sit down (virtually) with Christian Solorzano from the Chicago Graphic Design Club to be interviewed for their "Underscore" podcast. To say I was flattered would be an understatement. We chatted …

I like a wide variety of music and pride myself on having an eclectic taste. However, there are certain bands from certain eras that I must confess have had a profound impact on me. This is …

In a past life I wanted to be a dj. Growing up in and around Chicago, I would often find myself seeking out stores that sold (vinyl) records to play and mix. One of the best …

The Graphic Design Club of Chicago has an open call to designers. Their description goes like this: "We’re asking you to submit a poster using the official Chicago typeface, Big Shoulders, that communicates what Chicago means …