Envy Is Pissing Me Off
I just had a very brief and unpleasant conversation with my husband. While my business seems to have hit a plateau, Mr. W. is experiencing great success with his. Am I happy for him? Of course. Proud? Hell yeah. Seething with barely contained hostility? Absolutely. Envy is the most opportunistic member of the emotional community.…
The Fascinating World of the Proportion Wheel
Basic math eludes me as I try to explain the purpose of an old school proportion wheel. Keep an eye out for a classic ADD moment in the form of unwashed hands.
Old Time Graphic Design: Blooper
Last time on Weenie TV I posted a fascinating graphic design video about the importance of cork on the back side of a ruler. Here is a related video showing a failed attempt to make old plastic tools relevant. Rated “R” for language. Rated “D-” for useful content.
Old Time Graphic Design
I found some old graphic design tools from my college days and thought I’d see if I could still remember how to use them. Here’s a demonstration showing why there is cork on one side of my ruler. I have no idea why I insist on recording video in a vertical fashion. Apparently a “smart”…
Recharge Your Batteries and Your Brains at SXSWedu Blogger Lounge
Ilene Haddad Guest Blog! Learn about the first SXSWedu Blogger Lounge at the Hilton Austin Downtown, March 6-8. The Networking Power of Blogging & Social Media Hi folks! My name’s Ilene Haddad, better known in the social media world by my Twitter handle, @IleenieWeenie. I began using social media in 2008 for networking and promoting…
Man, do I have a face for radio…
Listen to my interview with Terry Grier, producer of When in Austin, as we discuss social media, blogging and Jay-Z. The audio runs about 35 minutes. Hopefully my mom will listen to the whole thing. Hopefully.
The Blind Leading the Blinder
The following is an excerpt from an extended text conversation between Cathy Benavides and myself. I needed help with an outfit for a family wedding. It should be noted that Cathy is a fashionista, and I am—well, clearly not. And… scene.
Tuesday’s Type Tip: Rated “XXX”
Hello, and welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday’s Type Tip. Today we delve into the seedy side of typography with the letter “X.” The “x-height” of a typeface is the distance from baseline to meanline. The meanline runs across the tops of the main bodies of lowercase letters, excluding ascenders & descenders. This critical…
