Leighton Hubbell - Illustrative Designer

1. Nobody likes a plagiarist, but let's put away the torches.
(Design/Design articles)

... like a bunch of angry villagers instead of the true professionals we really are. Let’s keep the mob at bay, and save that for something that really matters – like a new iPhone. Update 8/16/10: After ...

2. Logo design creative process
(Hire me/What to expect)

...  Revisions: New color exploration, change of font usage, sizing etc., taking the details and fine tuning the precision so your new logo is refined to a polished state. Revisions do not include new ...

3. Logo work honored in upcoming LogoLounge 6
(Logo design/Logo design awards and recognition)

... judging session with over 34,000 logos entered for consideration. The work has been chosen for the new book by an international panel of judges. This years panel included, Bart Crosby of Crosby Associates, ...

4. Designing for the iPad. Art direction turns a page.
(Design/Design articles)

... the new technology and can’t wait to get one and others are ‘not drinking from that Kool-Aid’ and snuffing it as a fad item. Now, to be honest, I am a pretty die-hard Apple fan and have been ...

5. Designer beware. Just ask yourself, is this client legit?
(Design/Design articles)

... a new logo for the parent company. They had the quintessential large staff that was busily putting together the assorted collateral and website materials, all going on in the office background. She had ...

6. Graphic design and marketing. Wearing both hats.
(Design/Design articles)

... success. Having the ability to explain that moving their budget dollars into a website promotion, versus a newspaper campaign has a lot to do with knowing how marketing works. And your client will appreciate ...

7. Facebook fan page showcased on Illustration Pages
(About Leighton/Interviews)

Got word today that my Facebook Fan page has been showcased on the new blog Illustration Pages, which highlight the Facebook pages of visual artists from around the globe. Along with my work, there ...

8. Why you should trademark your logo.
(Logo design/Logo design articles)

... and stock sites out there, staking your claim without a trademark could be money wasted. Imagine, you’ve got your new logo on everything–the website, the stationery, even those nifty coffee mugs and ...

9. How to find the right illustrator.
(Illustration/Illustration articles)

... end result. Let me just say, there are a lot of great illustrators out there. Some with lots of experience and some fairly new to the industry. There are many illustrators that work solely on a desktop ...

10. The client that got away. Or was it?
(Design/Design articles)

... was contacted by an independent marketing consultant, who through a friend of a friend who knew I was a logo design specialist. The client was a rather prominent Southern California corporation with about ...

11. Iconic designer Leighton Hubbell shares his passion for logos and branding
(About Leighton/Interviews)

I have appeared on the Little Box of Ideas design blog before, but this time Sney Roy honored me with my own interview–including a very flattering introduction. Who knew? Anyway, you can learn a ...

12. Logo Design Tips & Interview on the LogoDesignerBlog
(About Leighton/Interviews)

Check out my latest interview and see some new logo work on Jacob Cass' LogoDesignerBlog. Here's the link: http://bit.ly/2WSFOg  ...

13. Feel free to comment.
(Networking/Networking articles)

... that they would send me an e-mail. That didn't happen very often–if at all. What I didn't know is that people who stop by are checking you out, much like that new store that opened up on the corner. They ...

14. Master of none. Staying focused in a recession.
(Design/Design articles)

... had its usual clientele that would stop in, expecting a nice grilled plate of goodness to enjoy. About two years ago, a new owner had purchased the place, seemingly to get in on the world of restaurant ...

15. New summer illustration work.
(Illustration/Illustration articles)

Summer's here and man, is it hot! Here's a newly-inspired piece I just completed, called 'Sound garden'. It's getting to be that time of year when the summer flowers are blooming in gardens everywhere.  ...

16. Recognized work in the new LogoLounge Masters Library.
(Logo design/Logo design awards and recognition)

Just received word that a number of my logo designs will be included in the new LogoLounge Masters Library Volume 2 coming out some time next year. I am very excited about the recognition of such a ...

17. Freelance is a lot like dating.
(Networking/Networking articles)

... is the whole process is a lot like dating. Here's what we mean: 1) Looking for a date – You sound desperate for work–you attract the wrong crowd. 2) First date – Meet with potential new client, ...

18. What you won't get when crowdsourcing your logo.
(Logo design/Logo design articles)

... elements and/or typefaces would deem appropriate.  Service–after the sale. After you have accepted delivery of your new crowdsourced logo, you may in the future have a change or edit you may need ...

19. The new Hubbell Design Works site launched.
(Networking/Self promotion)

Announcing the launch of my new site, Hubbell Design Works. In case you weren't aware, I also do a great deal of other design-related work in both print and web design. And for the last few years, ...

20. Make sure you plan enough time. It could cost you.
(Logo design/Logo design articles)

About a month ago, a new app game entitled iCount was released by game developer, Francois Goldgewicht (GoldenApps). iCount is a numbers game for iPod Touch and iPhone, and should not to be confused with ...