Designer Diary: March

It has been a Week…

I launched my public building project, but it has been slower than I thought. I did place a survey on Linked In, and people are interested in the marketing side of things along with my implementation of A.I. ... Last Friday, I was on an accelerator call, and Stephanie & Ben walked me through a session where I was in the hot seat. I couldn't articulate a project I wanted to work on, so they talked me through it a bit. On top of that, I lost a contract on Friday. I was a bit bummed, but after thinking about it, I didn't appreciate that they questioned my hours. After that, the job was sour. Thinking about it, it was getting in the way of the project and my business work. Yesterday I worked with ChatGPT to develop the creative brief. It excited me, and I'll be working on more here today. It has been a great ride, but this is just the beginning. Here's to Tuesday!

It is Time to Step Up in my Project

My build-in public experience has been rather enjoyable, I launched with little fanfare, but that was fine because I didn't want all the spotlight. For some reason, I decided to shed all the years of inactivity and start producing content. I was wrong. During my first week, I was quiet. Then I began to gain some traction my second week, to be setback by a week full of infections. My wife got sick, along with my son. By Sunday, I started to sport a minor illness by my cuticle. On Monday, it was fully infected and swollen two times the size of my other finger. ' I could barely work, and my finger still looks like a walking dead prop. I sit here now, having finished a fantastic project.

The First Case Study in the Books

I will admit it has been a slow #buildinpublic project and after a rough week with a messed up finger. I am finally on a roll...I heard back from my most extensive quote sent to date, and even though it wasn't a yes, she noted that she was seeking funding. I am taking that as a hope, but not counting my chickens before they hatch. My podcast clients have been loving the process. Now I am concentrating on creating a marketing plan, developing the site, creating much-needed videos, and starting on two big projects:

Rebranding Bigger Creative. Developing a primary sustainable education tool.

I also contacted HiHello and wanted to partner for a workshop, but they need a partnership or affiliate program. They blessed me and supplied a Google Docs link with brand assets. I am finally trying to create a case study for my first completed passion. The green collar is a sustainable dog lifestyle brand. The accelerator group loved it so much that he said I should pitch Caesar Milan. I am completely taken aback. I am continuing to find more information on how to connect. I will also be more consistent in sharing processes and transparent. For now, I am calling it a night. Until tomorrow ...Think Bigger.

It's Going to be a Great Day

I woke up today pretty early and closer to my old wake-up time. It felt good, really good! Today I'm updating the site some more, as well as starting to tape some YouTube videos. I will also script some podcast episodes and video ideas with ChatGPT. I am most excited about a new look & feel- I also want to develop my logo more. This has been one of those things I have yet to be okay with just starting. I don't have any calls today, but I will use that to get a headstart on my second passion project. For now, let's get started on the rebrand!

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Brian is a sustainable graphic design and brand strategist passionate about creating positive change in the world through his work. With a strong background in both print and digital design and experience in introducing A.I. systems, he is a tech enthusiast and a lover of comic books. Brian's specialization lies in sustainable design, and draws inspiration from music and meditation. His work has been featured in prestigious events and publications such as USA Today, NYFW, and CES, and he is dedicated to designing with the environment in mind. Brian enjoys spending time with his family and two new furry friends in Brooklyn in his free time. He is always eager to connect with others and collaborate on sustainable design projects.

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