by Orbit | May 25, 2025 | Blog, Theatre
Originally posted in 2019, I’m resharing this piece now as I prepare to open my very first show as a director: Songs for a New World. It feels like the right time to revisit one of the earliest moments when I took a leap, pushed myself outside my comfort zone, and...
by Orbit | May 21, 2025 | Blog, Design, DesignNova
DesignNova is a monthly series from Orbit Studios exploring the stories and secrets behind the world’s most iconic designs—where creativity meets history. There are logos, and then there are movements. Some marks are merely identifiers, but others rise above—they...
by Orbit | May 20, 2025 | Blog, Creative Survival
I had the opportunity to chat with an Associate Dean at an Ontario College last week, and what he said caught me off guard in the best way: “We’re thinking about introducing a new Art Direction course across a few art-related programs. Because with AI accelerating,...
by Orbit | May 18, 2025 | Blog, Design, Rapid Reactions
Sometimes design details are like paper cuts: small, frequent, and surprisingly painful. So, the fine folks at Engadget published a wishlist for Apple’s upcoming 2025 redesign. A lot of big asks: UI refinement, new AI features, better integration. All reasonable. But...
by Orbit | May 14, 2025 | Blog, Design, Illustration, Orbit30
Orbit30 is a monthly series that celebrates over 30 years of creative work—spotlighting standout projects from the archives, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and reflecting on how each one shaped the journey. Some projects stay with you. Not just for how they turned...
by Orbit | May 9, 2025 | Blog, Brand, Design, Rapid Reactions, Sports
Welcome to “Rapid Reactions,” where I offer quick-hit brand critiques of new logo drops. These aren’t deep dives—just first impressions from a design-obsessed creative director with too many opinions and not enough time. Let’s go. Let’s start here: I actually like the...
