Justin Kerr Justin Kerr

How to Give (and Get) Good Feedback

Why is giving (and receiving) good feedback so difficult sometimes? The answer can be found at the very beginning of the project — when designer and client first connect.

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Justin Kerr Justin Kerr

Swoosh, there it is. Part 2

I’ve noticed an unfortunate design trend in RVs. From trailers to luxury motor coaches it’s nothing but swooshes, swirls, and whorls as far as the eye can see. This is just lazy design. And it needs to stop.

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Justin Kerr Justin Kerr

7 Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Designer

You may be preparing to update your company’s brand or website and are ready to hire a designer to help you tackle this important task. But where do you start? And how do you find a competent designer?

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Justin Kerr Justin Kerr

White Space Is Not Empty Space

One of the most challenging requests I get from clients when reviewing design is, “Can you fill that empty space with something?” It’s times like this when I wonder if being a trash collector would have been a better career choice.

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Justin Kerr Justin Kerr

Saving Lives by Design

Despite most graphic designers needing a healthy dose of humility, design can play a role in communicating important (and sometimes complex) information which can save lives.

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