The World has changed
It's amazing how much has changed since I started this company, this website, and this blog. My children have grown and are now...
8 ways to give your logo the love it deserves
So, you have a bright, shiny new logo, here are some simple tips to keep it looking great., 1. Always hold shift when scaling a jpeg or...
What did (and didn't) work for 2018
I'm following the lead of couple of writers I admire and making two lists. One list is about what worked this year - what things I...
Giving Guide 2018
Once again my podcast app and instagram feed is full of giving guides. In honor of #GivingTuesday, I'd like to offer an updated Giving...
My first project could have been my last.
When I was nearing the end of design school and beginning the interview process, I met with lots of people. Some of them had design jobs...
What I learned from a year in elementary school.
I spent part of every week as the art teacher at my kids' elementary school last year. It stretched me in new ways and opened up teaching...
Giddy Up Coffee
This winter I had the privilege to work on a logo for a coffee cart that will travel to rodeos and other events in Montana. Branding work...
Giving Guide 2017
While I am enjoying the Gift Guides that many bloggers and podcasts are putting out this week, in honor of #GivingTuesday I'd like to...
From the Mountains to the Sea
I was excited to work on a few items for a sweet couples' rehearsal dinner and wedding this spring. They had a North Carolina theme which...
Still working
I'm so excited to launch a new and improved version of mcswaindesign.com! I'm in the beginning of my tenth year in business and it really...
