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Handling Cost Estimates as an Engineer
Oh if I could only do this consistently…! I’m too much of a people pleaser.

MailChimp, StandardTheme, and Designing Simply
We’ve been messing around in MailChimp lately, especially in regards to some of the eNewsletters, and we’ve been pretty happy with the ease and ability to customize the design to our liking. And besides, we’re not too complicated or intricate in our approach either (although we easily could, if we wanted). @AllisWell has done a [...]

3 Reasons You Should Not Be a Non Profit Designer
Being a designer can be a tough thing by itself! I have found that one of the most frustrating (and freeing) things about it is that it is truly a healthy mix of intuition, subjectivity, and principle. But not everyone can make the cut, and not everyone is meant to be a designer specifically in [...]

The Alignment 4 Conference Series, Mel McGowan
I had the pleasant experience of hanging out with Mel McGowan yesterday afternoon for a light chat and a good cup of coffee. For those that don’t know, Mel is one of the founders and key principals at Visioneering Studios, a creative architectural powerhouse. Although they are the largest firm that services ministries and churches, [...]

Got Extra Time (and a Big Heart)? Join Good World Creative
I love this idea. Good World Creative is essentially a collaboration of creative individuals, businesses and nonprofits propelling the world forward through quality design, photography and brand. What it appears to be is an opportunity to donate your time, resources, and talents to help NPO (Non Profit Orgs) with their specific business needs.
An Example Church Video Release Form
@Robdobiscool (what an interesting handle) asked me this privately yesterday and I thought it would be a great question to ask the community. I’ve got an example form that North Point Community Church uses which you can find here [PDF Download]. I had to sign one of these when I participated in the White Flag [...]

Community Question: Digital Signage in Church Lobby?
I get a number of emails from the community every week asking me questions that I really am not very equipped to answer. Thankfully, we have a community here and around The 8BIT Network which means that I don’t feel the pressure at all to be the go-to source for everything. *Whew!* I received an [...]

New Artist Spotlight: Eddy, Start An Uproar!
I have a thing for new artists and the up-and-comers (as they say). There’s just something about new and raw talent being showcased to the world that gets me going! So, as a result, I want to start showcasing and spotlighting new creative talent, whether it’s artists or musicians or performers or whatever! Our first [...]
Sunday Comics: 9 Recent Design Funnies That Had Me Laughing [Comics]
I do miss the Sunday paper with all those cool comics… I haven’t purchased a newspaper in ages though. Enjoy!






