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Overcoming creative blocks 150 150 TJ Design

Overcoming creative blocks

It’s something college students, scientists, painters, writers, architects, designers and many others have all faced. It’s something that creates and can be created by fear. What is it? It is…

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Design from the heart 150 150 TJ Design

Design from the heart

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and, for me, the special time with my family is the best part. However, I also enjoy the cheery pinks/reds and beautiful handmade…

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The best handiwork of all 150 150 TJ Design

The best handiwork of all

Yesterday, just before the sun said goodbye to the day and slid out of view, I braved the cold and some pretty hefty snowdrifts(!!) to take these pictures. The location…

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Simple questions…big results 150 150 TJ Design

Simple questions…big results

Thomas Edison, who is probably best known for the light bulb, asked lots of questions. As an inventor, Edison was always learning and constantly sought new, better ways of doing…

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The power of words 150 150 TJ Design

The power of words

As a designer and editor, the power of communication with words holds special fascination for me. Words can influence and tell a story. They can conjure up mental images and…

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Having foresight 150 150 TJ Design

Having foresight

“5…4…3…2…1…Happy New Year!” Goodbye to the old and welcome to the new. Interesting, isn’t it, that we celebrate something that doesn’t actually “do” anything. What I mean, of course, is…

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Color at Christmastime 150 150 TJ Design

Color at Christmastime

Pablo Picasso once said, “Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. Just as one can never learn how to paint.”…

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What is design? 150 150 TJ Design

What is design?

The essence of a good design is one that is both beautiful and practical. Good design is beautiful—it has visual appeal. But even though design is very visual, it isn’t…

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