tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197824982010-04-09T18:14:50.523-07:00Method to the MayhemDesign | Marketing | Promotion | BusinessCalvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-34731397633293994002010-02-19T03:18:00.000-08:002010-02-19T03:30:44.390-08:00Game Changer: It’s The Little Things!<img border="0" height="294" src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/small.jpg" width="430" /><br /><br />It was an honor and privilege to be asked to participated in <b>Sarah Robinson's</b> "<a href="http://escaping-mediocrity.com/30-days-to-changing-your-game/day-28-calvin-lee/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">30 Days To Changing Your Game</span></a>." The idea; 30 bloggers, 30 blog posts and 30 ways to inspire others to create new habits and new ways of thinking to changing their game.<br /><br />The excerpt from my article is below. You can read the full article; <a href="http://escaping-mediocrity.com/30-days-to-changing-your-game/day-28-calvin-lee/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">It’s The Little Things</span></a> on <b>Sarah Robinson's Blog</b>, <a href="http://escaping-mediocrity.com/30-days-to-changing-your-game/day-28-calvin-lee/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Escaping Mediocrity</span></a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>There is no secret to being a success on Twitter; it’s the little things that count. The same principles can be applied to your daily life as well.</blockquote><blockquote>A few things I did that changed my game and it can for you too.</blockquote><blockquote><b>Value -</b> Sharing your knowledge, expertise and helping others with it, adds value. You will be the trusted person that everyone will go to.</blockquote><blockquote><b>Be Nice –</b> Being nice is very easy to do and don’t expect anything in return. It doesn’t take much to show kindness, that kindness will be returned in full when you least expect it.</blockquote><blockquote><b>Community –</b> Contributing and being part of a community; helps build relationships and trust. It will also give you the sense of belonging, like family. When in need, you can call on your community for support.</blockquote><blockquote><b>Share Your Life –</b> Take a chance; Open up and share something about your life. People are more willing to do business with someone they know something about, builds trust.</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-3473139763329399400?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-36932858460716034032009-12-30T03:17:00.000-08:002009-12-30T17:50:36.366-08:00Mayhem Studios On Judging Panel For Mediabistro's First Annual Logo Awards<img border="0" height="352" src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/mediabistro" width="430" /><br /><br />It's an honor to be asked to sit on the judging panel for the First Annual Mediabistro Logo Awards. The impressive jury includes famous names, ground-breaking newcomers, and mid-level creatives who know all the factors that make and break great design, including; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Calvin Lee</span>, <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mayhem Studios</span></a>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Armin Vit</span>, <a href="http://www.underconsideration.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Underconsideration</span></a>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rob Janoff</span>, <a href="http://robjanoff.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Robjanoff.com</span></a>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Airey</span>, <a href="http://www.davidairey.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">DavidAirey.com</span></a> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fa’eq Al’Olaiwat, </span><a href="http://www.madinab.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">MadinaB</span></a><br /><br />Mediabistro First Annual Logo Awards Contest celebrates and promotes the best in logo design. Builds buzz for your work, your firm, and your client.<br /><br />Winners will be promoted to millions around the world through several websites such as <a href="http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brands of the World.com</span></a>, <a href="http://www.adsoftheworld.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ads of the World</span></a>, <a href="http://graphics.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Graphics.com</span></a>, <a href="http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Graphic Design Forum</span></a>, <a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Unbeige</span></a>, <a href="http://liquidtreat.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Liquid Treat</span></a> and others.<br /><br />So head on over to <a href="http://logoawards.mediabistro.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mediabistro's First Annual Logo Awards</span></a> and submit your logos NOW!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-3693285846071603403?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-24032620600045271022009-11-08T22:48:00.000-08:002010-02-18T02:35:23.662-08:00How To Network On-line For Your Next Big Project<img border="0" height="305" src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/guy_me.jpg" width="430" /><br /><br />These days I do a lot of my networking and marketing on-line. The web reaches more people than any brochure or media kit, with less time and money. The two that really helped me are: On-line networking/directory web sites and posting in forums.<br /><br />Having a profile/account/portfolio on any free networking sites like <span style="font-weight: bold;">Twitter</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Facebook</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Linkedin</span>, or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Creative Hotlist</span> will get your name out there. Posting on forums will also help to build relations and trust that may bring you new clients and projects.<br /><br />That's how <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2007/10/create-magazine-open-roll-call-hits.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Create Magazine</span></a> contacted me to design their 5 page featured article. I have a portfolio on their site. After looking at my work. They thought I might be a good fit for the magazine.<br /><br />I post on design forums pretty often and have built many relations. As a result, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff Fisher</span>, <a class="body_copy_bold" href="http://www.jfisherlogomotives.com/" target="_blank">Jeff Fisher LogoMotives</a>, asked me to submit some of my work for his new book, <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/jefffisherlog-20/detail/1581809395/102-7407722-0738518" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Identity Crisis! 50 Redesigns That Transformed Stale Identities Into Successful Brands</span></a></span>.<br /><br />Another example, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Steve Gordon, Jr.</span>, <a class="body_copy_bold" href="http://www.rdqlus.com/" target="_blank">RDQLUS Creative</a>. Asked me to submit my work for his book, <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592535127/creativepubco-20" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers: Insider Secrets for Working Smart & Staying Creative</span></a></span>.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Twitter is really a great place for building connections, relationships and interactions with brands and high profile people like <b>Chris Brogan</b> or <b>Guy Kawasaki</b>. In the off-line world you wouldn't have these opportunities, or would be very difficult to get in contact with them.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've been talking (bantering) with <b><a href="http://www.guykawasaki.com/" target="_blank">Guy Kawasaki</a></b> on Twitter for some time. He must really like my style, because Guy approached me to do some design work for him and <b><a href="http://alltop.com/" target="_blank">Alltop</a></b>. He's a really cool guy (no pun intended) to work with. He actually, listens and are open to suggestions.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you get a chance, take it to the next level by attending Meetups, Tweetups and Conferences, where you actually meet "In Real Life (IRL)." It's like meeting an old friend, which helps to really build a bond with the relationships you have developed on-line, then off-line into the real world.</div><div><br />So get out there! Start networking, connecting and building relationships.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are a few resources that will help with your networking.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Business Networking Web Sites</span><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://biznik.com/" target="_blank">Biznik</a><br /><a href="http://linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><br /><a href="http://adholes.com/" target="_blank">Ad Holes</a><br /><a href="http://www.naymz.com/" target="_blank">Naymz</a><br /><a href="http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com/" target="_blank">Fast Pitch</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://www.plaxo.com/" target="_blank">Plaxo</a><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/" target="_blank">Myspace</a><br /><a href="http://www.startupnation.com/" target="_blank">Start Up Nation</a><br /><a href="http://www.meetup.com/" target="_blank">Meet Up</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Design Networking/Portfolio Web Sites</span><br /><br /><a href="http://ideas.veer.com/portfolios" target="_blank">Veer</a><br /><a href="http://www.carbonmade.com/" target="_blank">Carbon Made</a><br /><a href="http://www.designrelated.com/" target="_blank">Design: Related</a><br /><a href="http://www.creativehotlist.com/" target="_blank">Creative Hotlist</a><br /><a href="http://www.designhide.com/" target="_blank">Design Hide</a><br /><a href="http://www.designerid.com/" target="_blank">Designer ID</a><br /><a href="http://www.coroflot.com/" target="_blank">Coroflot</a><br /><a href="http://graphics.com/modules.php?name=Gallery" target="_blank">Graphics</a><br /><a href="http://logopond.com/" target="_blank">Logo Pond</a><br /><a href="http://logolounge.com/" target="_blank">Logo Lounge</a><br /><a href="http://www.behance.net/" target="_blank">Behance</a><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/" target="_blank">Flickr</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Design Forums</span><br /><br /><a href="http://forum.howdesign.com/" target="_blank">HOW Design Magazine</a><br /><a href="http://forums.freelanceswitch.com/" target="_blank">Freelance Switch</a><br /><a href="http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?nav=messages&webtag=ab-graphicdes" target="_blank">About.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/index.php?" target="_blank">Graphic Design</a><br /><a href="http://graphics.com/modules.php?name=Forums" target="_blank">Graphics</a><br /><a href="http://www.estetica-design-forum.com/" target="_blank">Estetica Design</a><br /><a href="http://www.yourdesignforums.com/" target="_blank">You The Designer</a><br /><a href="http://www.designerstalk.com/forums" target="_blank">Designers Talk</a><br /><a href="http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/phpBB2/" target="_blank">All Graphic Design</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-2403262060004527102?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-53863708209018900942009-10-07T20:05:00.000-07:002009-10-07T20:30:57.617-07:00Winner of the UPrinting Give Away: 500 Free Tri-fold Brochure Printing & Shipping<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/winner-500.jpg" width="430" height="264" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mayhem Studios</span></a> and <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">UPrinting</span></a> are proud to announce the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Winner of the UPrinting Give Away: 500 Free Tri-fold Brochure Printing & Shipping</span>. <br /><br />Thank You <a href="http://twitter.com/uprinting" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">@UPrinting</span></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/youthedesigner" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">@Youthedesigner</span></a> for sponsoring this giveaway in support of the creative community.<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">Congrats to Andrew Moon, <a href="http://twitter.com/amoon66" target="_blank">@amoon66</a> | WINNER of 500 Free Tri-fold Brochure Printing & Shipping</span></blockquote><br /><br />Winners in the United States and Canada qualify for free shipping. Shipping fees will apply to winners outside these areas.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-5386370820901890094?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-89488180976593718442009-09-10T19:49:00.000-07:002009-10-07T19:58:19.635-07:00UPrinting Give Away: 500 Free Tri-fold Brochure Printing & Shipping<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/uprinting_broc.jpg" width="430" height="294" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mayhem Studios</span></a> and <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">UPrinting</span></a> are teaming up again for another awesome give away. This time around, an even sweeter deal! <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/Brochure-Printing.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">500 Free 8.5 x 11 Trifold Brochures on 100lb gloss or matte printing + free ground shipping within the United States</span></a>. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ONE LUCKY WINNER</span> will be chosen at random from all the entries. <br /><br />I would like to thank <span style="font-weight:bold;">@UPrinting</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">@youthedesigner</span> for sponsoring this give away in support of the creative community.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ABOUT UPRINTING</span><br /><br />UPrinting is a leading online printing company that provides high quality printing at the most affordable prices including; Canvas Prints, Business Card Printing, <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/printing-design/brochures/11x8.5-trifold" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brochures</span></a>, Postcards and more.<br /><br />For over 25 years, UPrinting has been a trusted leader in online printing, featuring its signature easy-to-use website and the famous Free File Review, a complimentary proofing service which requires no upfront payment. <br /><br />UPrinting offers convenient marketing support services such as design, lists, and direct mailing to help grow small and medium-size businesses nationwide.<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">HOW TO ENTER</span><br /><br />1. Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/uprinting" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">@UPrinting</span></a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/youthedesigner" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">@youthedesigner</span></a> <br /><br />2. Tweet: UPrinting Giveaway: 500 Free Brochure Printing & Shipping <span style="font-weight:bold;">http://bit.ly/12srL3</span> @uprinting @youthedesigner<br /><br />3. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID and email address<br /><br />4. Deadline: Sept 23, 2009</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-8948818097659371844?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-19557214565484706412009-09-09T21:47:00.000-07:002009-09-09T23:26:11.846-07:00Winners of the UPrinting Give Away: 1000 Free Business Cards and Canvas Print<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/BC_win.jpg" width="430" height="294" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mayhem Studios</span></a> and <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">UPrinting</span></a> are proud to announce the Winners of the <span style="font-weight:bold;">1000 Free Business Cards</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">One 18x24 Canvas Print Giveaway</span>. Thank You <span style="font-weight:bold;">@UPrinting</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">@Youthedesigner</span> for sponsoring this giveaway in support of the creative community.<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tru Shots, <a href="http://twitter.com/thetrudz" target="_blank">@thetrudz</a> | WINNER of 1000 Free standard size business cards</span></blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">Justin Woods, <a href="http://twitter.com/jsw0984" target="_blank">@jsw0984</a> | WINNER of one Free 18x24 rolled canvas print</span></blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Winners in the United States and Canada qualify for free shipping. Shipping fees will apply to winners outside these areas.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-1955721456548470641?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-54821368652639660512009-07-15T01:37:00.000-07:002009-07-15T05:30:33.028-07:00UPrinting Give Away: 1000 Free Business Cards And One 18x24 Canvas Print<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/uprinting.jpg" width="430" height="164" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mayhem Studios</span></a> and <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">UPrinting</span></a> is teaming up to give away: <span style="font-weight:bold;">1000 Free Business Cards</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">One 18x24 Canvas Print</span> to two lucky winners. I would like to thank <span style="font-weight:bold;">UPrinting</span> for sponsoring this give away in support of the creative community.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ABOUT UPRINTING</span><br /><br />UPrinting is a leading online printing company that provides high quality printing at the most affordable prices including; <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/Artist-Canvas.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Canvas Prints</span></a>, <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/Business-Cards.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Business Card Printing</span></a>, Brochures, Postcards and more.<br /><br />For over 25 years, UPrinting has been a trusted leader in online printing, featuring its signature easy-to-use website and the famous Free File Review, a complimentary proofing service which requires no upfront payment. <br /><br />UPrinting offers convenient marketing support services such as design, lists, and direct mailing to help grow small and medium-size businesses nationwide.<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">HOW TO ENTER</span><br /><br />Leave a comment at the end of the blog post, describing what you would use the free business cards and/or canvas print for.</blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">PRIZE</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> 1000 Free standard size business cards for one reader<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> One Free 18x24 rolled canvas print for one reader. <br /><br />*You can choose from any of their stocks for these items.</blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">RULES</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Give away will end July 24, 2009<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Winner will be announced on July 27, 2009<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Must leave contact information, email or Twitter name<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Winners in the United States and Canada qualify for free shipping. Shipping fees will apply to winners outside these areas.</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-5482136865263966051?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-62895921054190420572009-06-21T20:01:00.000-07:002009-06-22T02:24:38.793-07:00Layers Magazine: Twitter Round Table Discussion With Mayhem Studios<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/Layers.jpg" width="430" height="164" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.layersmagazine.com/author/nancy-masse" target="_blank">Nancy Masse</a> of Layers Magazine asked a few who were active on Twitter, to participate in a two part Twitter round table discussion; <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jacob Cass</span>, <a href="http://justcreativedesign.com" target="_blank">Just Creative</span></a>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Andy Sowards</span>, <a href="http://www.andysowards.com" target="_blank">AndySowards.com</a>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Adam Nollmeyer,</span><a href=" http://acmephotography.net" target="_blank"> Acme Photography</a> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Calvin Lee</span>, (myself) <a href="http://mayhemstudios.com" target="_blank">Mayhem Studios</a> who work in the creative industry to share our insights from an individual’s point of view on Social Media. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.layersmagazine.com/social-media-twitter.html/2" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">In Twitter Round Table Part 1</span></a>: We were asked a set of questions regarding Social Media through Twitter, back in January.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.layersmagazine.com/social-media-twitter.html/3" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">In Twitter Round Table Part 2</span></a>: We re-visit the participants in our first round table discussions to see exactly how much has changed in the four months since our last discussions.<br /><br />Follow me, <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/napp_news" target="_blank">@NAPP_News</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/justcreative" target="_blank">@JustCreative</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/andysowards" target="_blank">@AndySowards</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/acmephoto" target="_blank">@AcmePhoto</a> on Twitter.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-6289592105419042057?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-68276071894547725222009-06-02T23:50:00.000-07:002009-06-16T02:28:18.768-07:00Billings 3 Giveaway: Time Billing and Invoicing Software<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/billings.jpg" width="430" height="164" border="0" /><br /><br />I'll be giving away 2 licences of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Billings 3</span>, sponsored by <a href="http://www.billingsapp.com/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Marketcircle</span></a>. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Billings</span> is a time tracking and invoicing application for the Mac, targeted at designers & freelancers. <br /><br />Billings generates the most professional looking invoices anywhere and includes 30 professionally designed templates to choose from. Simply add your logo and contact details and you are ready to invoice out of the box. You can get your first invoice out in 5 minutes. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">It was just announced that <a href="http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/ada/index.html" target="_blank">Billings won an Apple Design Award at WWDC 2009</span></a><br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">UPDATE: Congrats to Winners Adrian Mironescu (<a href="http://twitter.com/mironescu" target="_blank">@mironescu</a>) and Tim Rodgers (<a href="http://twitter.com/timrodgers" target="_blank">@timrodgers</a>)</span></blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">HOW DO I ENTER THE GIVEAWAY?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">It's Simple! Just leave a comment below. That's It! I will announce the two winners on here in a week. Good Luck!</span></blockquote> <br /><br />I would like to also thank <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ryan Cash</span>, Marketing + PR Co-ordinator at <span style="font-weight:bold;">Marketcircle</span> for helping with the giveaway. For more information about Billings 3, head on over to <a href="http://www.billingsapp.com/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Marketcircle</span></a>.<br /><br />Follow me, <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/marketcircle" target="_blank">@marketcircle</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/RyanACash" target="_blank">@RyanACash</a> on Twitter.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-6827607189454772522?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-37082522672734008982009-05-12T23:39:00.000-07:002009-05-13T02:04:18.194-07:00Web Designer Magazine: Five Questions with Mayhem Studios<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/webdesigner.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />I had the pleasure of Dave Harfield interview me for Web Designer Magazine: Web Design for Real People and defining the internet through beautiful design. I was asked, "<a href="http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/blog/five-questions-with-calvin-lee-of-mayhem-studios/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Five Questions with Calvin Lee of Mayhem Studios</span></a>."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Five Questions Were Fun Yet Informative:</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Describe yourself in five words?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Which design tool makes the biggest contribution to your creative output and why?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> What do you consider to be the most useful technique in the design/development process?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Web creatives love designer fonts. What’s your favourite and why?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> One tip that you would give anyone trying to get into the industry?<br /><br />So head on over to Web Designer Magazine to find out what my answers were to the, "<a href="http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/blog/five-questions-with-calvin-lee-of-mayhem-studios/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Five Questions with Calvin Lee of Mayhem Studios</span></a>."<br /><br />Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/webdesignermag" target="_blank">@WebDesignerMag</a> on Twitter.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-3708252267273400898?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-8909205531246815142009-05-04T01:17:00.000-07:002009-05-13T01:35:58.320-07:00Mayhem Studios Featured in 100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/freelance.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />Several of my tips and my work will be included in a new book about freelancing, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592535127/creativepubco-20" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers: Insider Secrets for Working Smart & Staying Creative</span></a>," published by Rockport and authored by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Steve Gordon, Jr.</span> with <span style="font-weight:bold;">Laurel Saville</span>.<br /><br />Good habits are found in every part of the design process, from promoting yourself well in order to land the client, to working with that client, to achieving the desired results on press.<br /><br />"<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592535127/creativepubco-20" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">100 Habits of Successful Freelance Designers</span></a>" reveals solutions from a wide range of freelance designers whose years of experience have helped them find not only the most creative solutions for their clients’ design needs, but also the most successful solutions. The book also focuses on the daily habits that inspire these designers to stay creative, and business strategies to be successful when working on your own.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Steve Gordon, Jr.</span> <br />Steve Gordon, Jr. has been a professional graphic designer for the better part of a decade. He’s run the full range of the career path with experience from in-house design at internationally recognized Fortune 1000 companies, agency and studio work, to now working as an independent designer and creative consultant, <a href="http://www.rdqlus.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">RDQLUS Creative</span></a>. <br /><br />He frequently lectures on how small studios/freelance designers can stay competitive in the design field at conferences such as the HOW Conference.<br /><br />Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/RDQLUS_Creative" target="_blank">@RDQLUS_Creative</a> on Twitter.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-890920553124681514?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-12803090089644602012009-04-21T00:11:00.000-07:002009-04-21T02:40:34.718-07:00Mayhem Studios Interviewed on Inspiredology<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/inspiredology.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />I was lucky enough to be interview by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chad Mueller</span>, owner of <a href="http://inspiredology.com/calvin-lee-interview/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Inspiredology</span></a>, an awesome website about inspiration for all things design.<br /><br />Chad asked me a few fun and interesting questions like:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Where do you look for sources of inspiration?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> What is your favourite aspect of logo design?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Who do you look up to in your field?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> How has using Twitter helped the popularity of you?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> What sort of social media tools have you found most successful?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> What advice would you give to someone looking to specialize? <br /><br />Head on over to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Inspiredology</span>, and <a href="http://inspiredology.com/calvin-lee-interview/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight:bold;">read my interview</span></a> to find out a little more about me.<br /><br />Follow me, <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/chadmueller" target="_blank">@chadmueller</a> on Twitter.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-1280309008964460201?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-39510545605145196532009-04-05T21:09:00.000-07:002009-04-06T09:33:47.931-07:00How to Brand Yourself with a Twitter Background<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/twitterbg.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />I recently wrote an article for <span style="font-weight:bold;">Twitter Backgrounds Gallery</span> website, "<a href="http://twitterbackgroundsgallery.com/2009/03/07/branding-yourself-with-a-twitter-background" target="_blank">How to Brand Yourself with a Twitter Background</a>." <br /><br />In the article, I talk about when marketing and branding yourself, you want all pieces to look similar and cohesive: logo, business cards, letterhead, envelope, website, brochure, media kit, marketing materials, signage, etc.<br /><br />And how Twitter profile backgrounds is another tool in helping to market and promote yourself. The background should match your existing brand or look. Twitter backgrounds get noticed if they’re: unique, fresh and stands out from the crowd.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I also go into topics about</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> What size should the Twitter background be?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Type of Twitter Designs<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Tile or not to tile<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Contrast and readability<br /><br />The article is up on<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Twitter Backgrounds Gallery</span> website now. You can read the full article <a href="http://twitterbackgroundsgallery.com/2009/03/07/branding-yourself-with-a-twitter-background/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br /><br />Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/twitterBGallery/" target="_blank">@TwitterBGallery</a> on Twitter.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-3951054560514519653?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-81394716952191120382009-03-26T03:08:00.000-07:002009-03-26T03:19:48.626-07:00Mayhem Studios & Jumeau Help Prevent Child Abuse One Tweet at a Time<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/PCAA.jpg" width="430" height="163" border="0" /><br /><br />Todays blog post is different from my normal design related posts. <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> is teaming up with <a href="http://twitter.com/jumeau" target="_blank">@jumeau</a> to help spread the word and bring awareness in preventing child abuse in America.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Prevent Child Abuse – America (PCA America</span>) affects change at the governmental and community level. PCA promotes better child development process and provide parents with better conditions to be the kind of parents they want to be. Check out the <a href="http://www.preventchildabuse.org" target="_blank">PCA Website</a> & <a href="http://preventchildabuseamerica.blogspot.com" target="_blank">blog</a> for more information.<br /><br />For the next 3 days, please help us to spread the word about preventing child abuse and be automatically entered to win 1 of the 5 free Bags/Belts (your choice) from <a href="http://www.jumeaubags.com/social" target="_blank">Jumeau</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">So how do you enter?</span><br />Simple! All you have to do is send the following Tweet on Twitter:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://twitter.com/home?status=Enter%20to%20Win%201%20of%20the%205%20Free%20Bags/Belts%20from%20@Jumeau%20http://tr.im/hN0L%20PCA-America" target="_blank">Enter To Win 1 of the 5 Free Bags/Belts From @Jumeau http://tr.im/hN0L #PCA-America</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Rules</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> To enter, <a href="http://twitter.com/home?status=Enter%20to%20Win%201%20of%20the%205%20Free%20Bags/Belts%20from%20@Jumeau%20http://tr.im/hN0L%20PCA-America" target="_blank">Tweet this message!</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Enter multiple times! (10 entry max with extra 5 entries for every 1,000 followers you have)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> More you Tweet the message, the better your odds of winning!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+</span> Entries will be accepted until 11:59 PM, EST on Saturday, March 28, 2009<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">But Wait there’s More!</span><br />Everyone that <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/pcaa/site/Donation?ACTION=SHOW_DONATION_OPTIONS&CAMPAIGN_ID=1002" target="_blank">DONATES</a> at least $10 directly to Prevent Child Abuse America will be entered to win one of ten $50 gift certificates from Jumeau – picked at random by PCA on Saturday.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/pcaa/site/Donation?ACTION=SHOW_DONATION_OPTIONS&CAMPAIGN_ID=1002" target="_blank">DONATE NOW!</a></span><br /><br />Jumeau has pledged to donate 25% of all sales between now and Midnight on Friday to PCA. All you need to do is go to the <a href="http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl?c=655414&partner=P16" target="_blank">Jumeau online store</a> and use coupon code – “<span style="font-weight:bold;">TwitterPCA</span>” during the checkout.<br /><br />Direct costs associated with child abuse and neglect including foster care services, hospitalization, mental health treatment, and law enforcement total more than $33 billion. Indirect costs of over $70 billion include loss of productivity as well as expenditures related to chronic health problems, special education, and the criminal justice system. To learn more about the PCA America report, please visit, <a href="http://www.preventchildabuse.org" target="_blank">www.preventchildabuse.org</a>.<br /><br />Jumeau routinely supports: non-profit events, school fundraisers, sports fundraisers, church/religious fundraisers. If you have an event, <a href="http://www.jumeaubags.com/community/13-events--calendar/175-non-profit-event-support" target="_blank">please contact</a> Jumeau about participating.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-8139471695219112038?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-28434591165481261892009-03-17T00:33:00.000-07:002009-03-17T22:40:13.405-07:00Mayhem Studios Featured in Video: How To Turn Twitter Followers into Friends<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/follow.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />Jesse Newhart, Digital Media Explorer and owner of <a href="http://jessenewhart.com" target="_blank">JesseNewhart.com</a> has a really great video on his blog "<a href="http://jessenewhart.com/twitter/how-to-turn-twitter-followers-into-friends/" target="_blank">How To Turn Twitter Followers into Friends</a>." Jesse takes you through how to becoming friends with your followers and succeed in building relationships on Twitter. <br /><br />Jesse uses me, Mayhem Studios as an example of how I built relationships on Twitter, by helping others out, participating, interacting, tweeting using information, retweeting others, being part of the community, replying to questions, having good manners and sharing part of your life.<br /><br />Another great video, "<a href="http://iamkhayyam.blogspot.com/2009/02/now-your-followers-are-friends-now-what.html" target="_blank">Now Your Followers Are Friends. Now What?</a>" from Khayyam Wakil, I am Khayyam blog. A follow up to Jesse's video, "<span style="font-weight:bold;">How To Turn Twitter Followers into Friends</span>."<br /><br />Khayyam goes over how to use <a href="http://www.twitalyzer.com/twitalyzer/" target="_blank">Twitalyzer</a> and what all the numbers mean. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Twitalyzer</span> is a unique tool to evaluate the activity of any Twitter user and report on relative influence, signal-to-noise ratio, generosity, velocity, clout, and other useful measures of success in social media.<br /><br />He also talks about how Twitter is mainstream from ABC News, "<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6961929" target="_blank">Tweet Like a Bird: Your Guide</a>."<br /><br />So check out all the great videos and free to follow us on Twitter, <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/jessenewhart" target="_blank">@jessenewhart</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/iamkhayyam" target="_blank">@iamkhayyam</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-2843459116548126189?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-85486373525637588362009-02-15T02:49:00.000-08:002009-04-17T02:19:18.785-07:00A Chat With Twitter Master & Designer Calvin Lee<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/colorburned.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />If you're on Twitter, you probably already know Calvin Lee, principal and creative director of <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/" target="_blank">Mayhem Studios</a>. Calvin is one of the most helpful designers on twitter. You can always depend on him to tweet/retweet an interesting article, answer questions or make a witty comment. <br /><br />In this interview by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Grant Friedman</span>, owner of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Colorburned Studios</span>, decided to stray away from the usual questions about design, instead, asked questions about how Calvin became one of the biggest design tweeters out there.<br /><br />Head over to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Colorburned Studios</span> and read the interview, <a href="http://colorburned.com/2009/02/a_chat_with_twitter_master_des.html" target="_blank">A Chat With Twitter Master & Designer Calvin Lee</a>.<br /><br />Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/colorburned" target="_blank">@colorburned</a> on Twitter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Grant Friedman</span><br />Grant Friedman is the creative mind behind <a href="http://colorburned.com" target="_blank">Colorburned Studios</a>, a freelance design studio. <br /><br />Grant started his website as a means to showcase his artwork and designs as well as to share his thoughts on current design trends. Colorburned Studios offers unique design resources and tutorials to other designers who may be interested in learning some new techniques.<br /><br />Grant started as a designer in 1999. Volunteering to design a e-newsletter for an organization, which he was involved with. From that moment on, he was hooked. He spent most of those early days designing websites for organizations and individuals. It wasn't long before his interest in web design spawned into a passion for design in general.<br /><br />Today, his passion for design includes; graphic design, illustration as well as print and web design. Over the years, Grant has worked for a number of businesses, organizations and individuals on a number of projects, in a variety of roles.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-8548637352563758836?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-12224099599218569192009-02-08T18:46:00.000-08:002009-02-19T03:05:20.592-08:0013 Tips You Should Know About Before Flying SoloWhen starting out on your own for the first time it can be very scary, not knowing when your next pay check will be coming from. I wish I had information that was available to me back then to help ease the transition into flying solo. <br /><br />I was lucky enough to work at a small marketing firm on my first job. I worked there for about two years before it went out of business but during those two years. I did learn the ins and outs of running a design firm, working with clients and print shops, prepping press ready files, juggling many projects and the business end of design. <br /><br />These are thirteen tips I believe you should know about before going solo. I hope they useful and helpful to you. If you have any other tips to add, please feel free to comment below. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Be honest with yourself</span> – Know your strengths and weaknesses. Surround yourself with good people that compliment your weaknesses. Be sure that you know your stuff; design and the process from concepts to print production to web design.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Learn from your day job</span> – Learn everything you can before going on your own, from your day job. Like how to run a business, invoicing, billing, estimates, working with print shops, preparing print ready files, working with clients, file management, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saved your pennies</span> – Save up some money before starting out on your own. It can be very tough getting your name out there in the beginning. Back up money, can really help you through those dry times.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dealing with clients</span> - Be patient with clients and educate them on your process. Never let them see you sweat. Be cool and level headed, even with the difficult ones. It’s about what you can do for them.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Be organized</span> – Set up all your folders for each project. Place all paperwork related to the project in the folders: estimates, invoices, emails, correspondence, design, concepts, etc., so that it can be found easily. Also set up job folder on your computer for each project; concepts, layered files, text, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Learn the business side</span> – Make sure you learn about the business side of design; getting the proper licenses, permits, taxes, business forms, dealing with clients, self-promotion, <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2007/01/getting-word-out-finding-potential.html" target="_blank">getting new clients</a>, etc., when starting a business.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Taxes</span> – Read up and research about which taxes apply to you. Tax breaks, licenses, permits and <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2008/03/what-can-you-write-off-on-taxes.html" target="_blank">what you can write off</a>, etc., to insure not to get penalized by the IRS.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Branding</span> - Brand yourself, let potential clients see you as a brand/product, a total package. Everything should look similar: logo, resume, business cards, marketing materials, signage, website, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Make Connections</span> – Make connections and network within/outside of your industry before going solo. It makes it a lot easier when you're on your own. It's who you know most of the time. You never know, who may refer you through word of mouth.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Contracts</span> - Before you start any project or do any kind of work. Always get a signed contract and a 25%-50% deposit. A <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2007/05/contract-tips.html" target="_blank">contract</a> protects you and your client from any miscommunications. A 25%-50% deposit insures that the client is serious about working with you. Consult an attorney once you have drafted a contract, to cover all your bases.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Business Forms</span> - When starting out in any business, it's very important having a logo, business cards or stationery, so you look professional. It's equally important having <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2008/02/free-business-forms.html" target="_blank">business forms</a> that help in organizing and running of your business.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Creative Brief </span>- It's a good idea to get some background information about your client before starting on any project. It will help to met client goals and expectations. Using a <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2007/05/creative-brief-client-goals.html" target="_blank">creative brief</a> will help accomplish this. <br /><br />A creative brief lays out the visual design directions to explore and the objectives of the project. Using the information on the form to make sure that we are both focused and are on the same page throughout the creative process to deliver the clients message. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Website</span> - Make sure you have a website or a place to display your work with all your information. If you're not comfortable with building a website yourself. There are many <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2007/11/networking-on-line-for-potential.html" target="_blank">free online web galleries</a> you can use.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-1222409959921856919?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-23541111110447724172009-02-02T22:40:00.001-08:002009-02-03T00:41:08.024-08:00How Do You Twitter: Mayhem Studios?<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/paddy.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />Paddy Donnelly, owner of <a href="http://blog.iampaddy.com/2009/01/20/how-do-you-twitter-mayhem-studios/" target="_blank">Iampaddy</a>, Belgium based website, chats with Calvin Lee, principal and creative director of <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/" target="_blank">Mayhem Studios</a>. Self-Proclaimed Media Ho, Designer Guy and Twitter Addict. In his spare time, Stunt Doubles for the Hulk and a really Nice Guy!<br /><br />Calvin Lee is one of the most retweeted users on Twitter and gives us his thoughts on his Twitter addiction and how it should be used.<br /><br />Head on over to <a href="http://blog.iampaddy.com/2009/01/20/how-do-you-twitter-mayhem-studios/" target="_blank">Iampaddy</a> and read the interview, <a href="http://blog.iampaddy.com/2009/01/20/how-do-you-twitter-mayhem-studios/" target="_blank">How Do You Twitter: Mayhem Studios?</a>.<br /><br />You may also follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/paddydonnelly" target="_blank">@paddydonnelly</a> on Twitter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Paddy Donnelly</span><br />Paddy Donnelly is a web designer, illustrator, blogger and eternal student from Ballycastle, Ireland who journeys through the Internet every day looking for interesting, funny and weird stuff, like everyone else. He has been known to drop everything to partake in Internet projects, which distract him from the monotony of regular life.<br /><br />His online adventures have been in a constant effort to study social media’s effects on education and the daily lives of creative individuals, while discovering the path to constructing a valuable online presence for himself in the creative web community.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-2354111111044772417?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-28241396739181098462008-12-30T12:24:00.000-08:002009-01-09T17:34:51.180-08:00Self-Promotion: The Press ReleaseHave some exciting news or completed a successful project? That's a great reason to send out a press release and a way to promote yourself, your services without sounding like a saleman. When writing a press release, go into details how your solution made the project a success.<br /><br />Give credit to the client with background information about them, their company and link backs when possible. You're not only promoting your clients but also yourself. They will appreicate it.<br /><br />The more press releases you have online, on the different press release websites, more likely you'll pop up in searches on search engines. Press releases is one great way to get ranked near the top of most searches. Also submit your press releases to media outlets; news wire, local/national/industry related newspapers and magazines.<br /><br />There is a great article on <a href="http://www.businessofdesignonline.com" target="_blank">BoDo</a>, written by author <span style="font-weight:bold;">Neil Tortorella</span>, "<a href="http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/building-your-media-list/" target="_blank">Building Your Media List</a>." The article is about building your prospects and contacts list. Simple things you can do yourself by checking local newspapers, business magazines and local book stores. Using your contact list to distribute your news and PR.<br /><br />Another great resource for press coverage is <a href="http://shankman.com" target="_blank">Peter Shankman</a>, owner of <a href="http://www.helpareporter.com" target="_blank">HARO</a>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Help a Reporter Out™</span>. Reporters need sources and people to contribute to their articles. When you sign up for <span style="font-weight:bold;">HARO</span>. Each day, you'll receive up to three emails, each with anywhere from 15-30 queries per email. If you see a query you can answer, go for it! It's that simple.<br /><br />A few online press release resources you can submit to. Also check out the megalist of free press release websites on <a href="http://bloggingsecret.blogspot.com/2006/11/free-press-release-sites.html" target="_blank">Blogging Secret</a>.<br /><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.ap.org" target="_blank">Associated Press</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com" target="_blank">Biz Journals</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com/" target="_blank">Fast Pitch</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.prcompass.com/" target="_blank">PR Compass</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.onlineprnews.com/" target="_blank">Online PR News</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.prleap.com/" target="_blank">PR Leap</a></strong> - fee<br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.prweb.com" target="_blank">PR Web</a></strong> - fee<br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.prfor25.com" target="_blank">PR For $25</a></strong> - fee<br /><strong>+ <a href="http://prmac.com/" target="_blank">PR Mac</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.free-press-release.com/" target="_blank">Free Press Release</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://24-7pressrelease.com/" target="_blank">24/7 Press Release</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.prlog.org/" target="_blank">PR Log</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://california-press-release.com/" target="_blank">California Press Release</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.1888pressrelease.com/" target="_blank">1888 Press Release</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.clickpress.com/" target="_blank">Click Press</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.free-news-release.com/" target="_blank">Free News Release</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.i-newswire.com/" target="_blank">I-Newswire</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="https://www.pr.com/" target="_blank">PR</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.pr9.net/" target="_blank">PR 9</a></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-2824139673918109846?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-60531735988258723892008-11-28T00:38:00.000-08:002008-11-28T02:01:56.359-08:00Braintalk: 15 Answers with Mayhem Studios<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/brain_talk.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />Calvin Lee, principal and creative director of <a href="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/" target="_blank">Mayhem Studios</a>, interviewed by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sharebrain</span> for their monthly column, <a href="http://sharebrain.info/braintalk/braintalk-with-calvin-lee/4695/" target="_blank">Braintalk: 15 Answers</a>. Where designers are asked the same 15 questions, but with 15 very different insightful answers into their process, inspiration and daily lives.<br /><br />Head on over to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sharebrain</span> and read the interview, <a href="http://sharebrain.info/braintalk/braintalk-with-calvin-lee/4695/" target="_blank">Braintalk: 15 Answers with Calvin Lee</a>. Hope everyone will find the interview helpful and inspiring.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-6053173598825872389?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-46033973253616365942008-11-09T23:20:00.000-08:002008-11-11T23:30:57.216-08:00Mayhem Studios Latest Contributions Around The BlogosphereI have been pretty busy lately networking/meeting new people on Twitter. Twitter is a great marketing and promotional tool. I will write more about Twitter on a future blog post. <br /><br />All my hard work has been paying off as I have been contributing and featured on a few blogs and websites. Below are few places I may be seen at.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2008/11/40-creative-logos-submitted-by-the-designers-themselves/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">40+ Creative Logos Submitted By The Designers</span></a><br /><br />Brain Hoff, owner of The Design Cubicle asked Mayhem Studios and fellow graphic designers if they’d be interested in submitting their favorite designed logos to be featured on The Design Cubicle. Following are the results.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2008/10/29-of-the-best-print-design-projects-submitted-by-the-designers-themselves/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">29 Of The Best Print Design Projects Submitted By The Designers</span></a><br /><br />Once again, Brain Hoff, owner of The Design Cubicle asked Mayhem Studios and fellow graphic designer’s on Twitter if they would be interested in submitting what they feel to be their best or favorite printed design project. Here’s what they’ve got to show for it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iammikesmith.com/20-branding-tips-using-only-social-media-sites/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">20 Branding Tips Using Only Social Media Sites</span></a><br /><br />Branding yourself and/or your business is a great way to build yourself up as an expert and build up your business in the eyes of the masses. But what if you don’t know where to start on branding yourself online? Would you jump all over the idea of Mayhem Studios and other creatives giving you 20 branding tips using only social media sites?<br /><br /><a href="http://arbent.net/blog/the-twittering-a-closer-look-at-the-social-media-giant" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Twittering! A Closer Look at the Social Media Giant</span></a><br /><br />Twitter certainly has revolutionized the social media networking scene, bringing a vibrant new connectivity to so many online communities that are thriving through this 140 character or less. There are many awesome tools/apps for Twitter that make tweeting more enjoyable and fun. Angie Bowen owner of Ar-bent-ing asked Mayhem Studios and tweeting addicts around the world what are some of their favorite tools/apps that enhance their Twitter experience.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rob-barrett.com/post/one-month-later" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">One Month Later... Rob Barrett Web Site Redesign.</span></a><br /><br />Rob Barrett, graphic designer in South London, new site design has been up for a month now, and it’s seen a huge improvement over its previous incarnation. This has been partly due to a push to better his self-promotion, but also hugely thanks to Mayhem Studios and a number of other great fellow designers, all of whom are quick and willing to help out at a moment’s notice. This post goes out to them, and the various sites I’ve latched onto to shout about this site — thanks, guys!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.leemunroe.com/30-creative-twitter-theme-backgrounds/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">30 Creative Twitter Theme Backgrounds</span></a><br /><br />One thing about Twitter is its simplicity. There are restrictions that limit our creativity boundaries so if you want to make an impression with your Twitter profile it all comes down to the background. Mayhem Studios Twitter profile background is one of 30 creative backgrounds which stands out above the rest, featured on Lee Munroe's web site.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.productivedreams.com/another-12-beautiful-twitter-themes/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Another 15 Beautiful Twitter Themes</span></a><br /><br />Theming is an important aspect for any social networking site since that lets you represent your interests as well as your business. Good looking themes obviously draws the attention of your visitors. Twitter has it’s own restrictions when it comes to theming. Mayhem Studios Twitter profile background is one of the 15 Beautiful Twitter Themes featured on the Productive Dreams web site.<br /><br /><a href="http://colorburned.com/2008/11/110-rss-feeds-that-all-designe.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">127 RSS Feeds That All Designers Should Subscribe To</span></a><br /><br />Mayhem Studios listed as one of the 127 designers feeds every designer should subscribe to said, the Color Burned web site.<br /><br /><a href="http://arronlock.com/inspiration/musically-designed" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Organized Chaos Inspiration: Musically Designed</span></a><br /><br />Nearly everyone gets inspired and pumped up by music. Music is one of the few things that connect all of us. Arron Lock owner of Organized Chaos asked Mayhem Studios and a few of his Twitter/Designer friends, what music inspires them to create.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myinkblog.com/2008/11/01/myinktrail-best-of-the-web-october-2008/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">My Ink Trail: Best of the Web, October 2008</span></a><br /><br />Its been another fantastic month in the design blogosphere. Mayhem Studios article, Networking On-line for Potential Clients is one, in the collection of the best articles, tutorials, freebies and more from the design community on the My Ink Blog web site.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.andysowards.com/blog/nerdy-daily-links/daily-links-35" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Andy Sowards Web Development Nerdy Daily Links</span></a><br /><br />Mayhem Studios interview with Freelance Switch, Self-Promotion Made Easy: An Interview With Calvin Lee and blog post, Networking On-line For Potential Clients are featured links on Andy Sowards Web Development Nerdy Daily Links.<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.freelanceswitch.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=4569&page" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mayhem Studios Freelance Switch Member Of The Month</span></a><br /><br />Based on Mayhem Studios activity and participation, he was chosen as the member of the month for the Freelance Switch forums.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.brianyerkes.com/subscribersreaders-love-and-links/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Brian Yerkes Subscribers/Readers Link Love</span></a><br /><br />Mayhem Studios is one of the Subscribers/Readers Link Love featured on Brian Yerkes web site. As a way to give something back to his regular visitors, and all of the new ones that have been flowing in during the past few weeks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">150+ Most Active Designers on Twitter Everyone Must Follow</span><br /><br />Twitter Here, Twitter There, Twitter Everywhere. More and more people are getting in on the fun of using Twitter as networking and marketing tool. Mayhem Studios is one of the 150+ Most Active Designers on Twitter Everyone Must Follow according to Naldz Graphics web site.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-4603397325361636594?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-77282173661046972942008-10-19T21:34:00.000-07:002008-10-20T00:13:36.318-07:00Mayhem Studios Business Cards Flogged On The Design Cubicle<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/design_cubicle.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brian Hoff</span>, owner of <a href="http://www.thedesigncubicle.com" target="_blank"> The Design Cubicle</a> recently joining the Twitter community. He's been introduced to a diverse range of creative and talented persons that share his same passion for graphic/web design, web development and blogging.<br /><br />Brian asked <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mayhem Studios</span> along with twenty five other designers, developers and blogger friends on Twitter, if they would like their business cards featured on his next blog post, <a href="http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2008/10/26-business-cards-of-graphic-web-designers-on-twitter/" target="_blank">26 Business Cards of Graphic & Web Designers on Twitter</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">You can read the full article and discussion at</span><a href="http://www.thedesigncubicle.com/2008/10/26-business-cards-of-graphic-web-designers-on-twitter/" target="_blank"> The Design Cubicle</a>.<br /><br /><br />Mayhem Studios also received a mention in the October issue of <a href="http://www.floggedmagazine.com/_literature/flogged_October_2008" target="_blank"> Flogged Magazine</a> (pdf - 5.2 mb). As one of the featured Twitters of the month. <br /><blockquote>"Some exciting, beautiful and funny tweeples we’ve met on twitter ... you’ve made the past month exciting, thank you."</blockquote><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About The Design Cubicle</span><br /><a href="http://www.thedesigncubicle.com" target="_blank">The Design Cubicle</a> is run by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Brian Hoff</span>. A graphic/web designer and front-end web developer with 7 years of professional experience.<br /><br />His experience and passion for graphic design has led him to start The Design Cubicle which focuses on graphic design, offering free tips, resources, articles on all subjects of print and web design. Topics range from, but not limited to, print and logo design, web design, typography, freelancing and marketing.<br /><br />For more information about <span style="font-weight:bold;">Brian Hoff</span>, please visit <a href="http://www.brianhoff.net" target="_blank">www.brianhoff.net</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Flogged Magazine</span><br />Has a client rejected one of your designs recently? It was a great one too. You kept on looking at the design, it excited you! Well, send it off to <a href="http://www.floggedmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Flogged Magazine</a>, we celebrate good designs that have been flogged in a monthly magazine.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-7728217366104697294?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-2059744636560388472008-10-10T23:28:00.000-07:002008-10-19T22:37:07.170-07:00Mayhem Studios First Featured Tweeter on Just Tweet It<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/just_tweet_it.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />With only 3 days into the launch of the new Twitter related web site,<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Just Tweet It</span>, created by designers<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Adelle Charles</span> & <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dani McDaniel</span>. They have gotten some amazing feedback from the community and a lot of love has been spread.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Just Tweet It</span> have chosen to feature <span style="font-weight:bold;">Calvin Lee of Mayhem Studios</span> as their <a href="http://justtweetit.com/featured-tweeters/calvin-lee-mayhemstudios/" target="_blank">First Featured Tweeter</a>! Calvin is a designer/blogger who is always hard at work tweeting and re-tweeting to help his fellow colleagues and it hasn’t gone unnoticed!<br /><br />Feel free to follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mayhemstudios" target="_blank">@mayhemstudios</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/Adellecharles" target="_blank">@Adellecharles</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/josieg182" target="_blank">@Dani</a> on Twitter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Just Tweet It</span><br /><a href="http://justtweetit.com" target="_blank">Just Tweet It</a> is a directory to find other Tweeters that share your interests, search for friends, and keep up with the latest Twitter tools, links and information. <br /><br />Just Tweet It was created by designers <span style="font-weight:bold;">Adelle Charles</span> & <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dani McDaniel</span>. They wanted to make it easier for people using the popular micro-blogging service Twitter to find other “Tweeters” with similar interests.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Adelle Charles</span><br />Adelle Charles is a Designer & Blogger who runs <a href="http://www.fuelyourcreativity.com" target="_blank">Fuel Your Creativity</a> & <a href="http://www.adellecharles.com" target="_blank">AdelleCharles.com</a>. <br /><br />She is an obsessive email checker and highly addicted to Starbucks. Loves to add "fuel to the fire" any chance she gets. Her dogs Chino and Jameson jot down ideas for her while she's at work. They are obviously the secret to her success.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Dani McDaniel</span><br />Dani McDaniel owner of <a href="http://anidandesign.com/" target="_blank">Anidan Design</a> with over 8 years experience in web and graphic design. Dani loves to help people design their individual place on the internet. <br /><br />Dani specializes in css/xhtml and Wordpress customization, she can code a design you already have or help you to design a brand new one that sets you miles apart from your competitors!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-205974463656038847?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-81037272682782987982008-09-30T21:33:00.000-07:002008-10-12T22:56:03.871-07:00Mayhem Studios Contributes To Article: Designers Favorite Fonts In Use<img src="http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/images/designOblog.jpg" width="430" height="330" border="0" /><br /><br />Niki Brown of <a href="http://www.nikibrown.com/designoblog/2008/10/06/designers-favorite-fonts-in-use/" target="_blank">Design O'Blog</a> asked Calvin Lee of Mayhem Studios along with seven other top designers in the design field, what their favorite fonts are and why?<br /><br />Among these top design professionals that contributed to the article included: <strong>Jeff Fisher</strong>, <a href="http://www.jfisherlogomotives.com/" target="_blank"> Jeff Fisher Logomotives</a>, <strong>David Airey</strong>, <a href="http://www.logodesignlove.com/" target="_blank">Logodesignlove.com</a>, <strong>Steph Adamo</strong>, <a href="http://stephadamo.com/" target="_blank">StephAdamo.com</a>, <strong>Liz Andrade</strong>, <a href="http://www.cmdshiftdesign.com/" target="_blank"> Cmd+Shift Design </a>, <strong>Renee Rist</strong>, <a href="http://www.ribbonsofred.com/" target="_blank">Ribbons of Red</a>, <strong>Chris Coyier</strong>, <a href="http://CSS-Tricks.com/" target="_blank">CSS Tricks</a>, and <strong>Adelle Charles</strong>, <a href="http://www.fuelyourcreativity.com/" target="_blank">Fuel Your Creativity</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">You can read the full article and discussion at</span> <a href="http://www.nikibrown.com/designoblog/2008/10/06/designers-favorite-fonts-in-use/" target="_blank">Design O'Blog</a>.<br /><br />Calvin Lee, of Mayhem Studios, gives us a little preview of his thoughts on what his favorite font is and why?<br /><blockquote>"One of my favorite headline/sub headline fonts is Rosewood, which I used on a five-page article design for Create Magazine. I also used the font Imago, a san serif to balance and compliment Rosewood, a wilder font."</blockquote><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">About Niki Brown</span><br />Niki Brown is the owner of the wildly popular <a href="http://www.nikibrown.com/designoblog/" target="_blank">Design O'Blog</a>. Niki has be designing since she was a little kid - drawing cartoons, making fake newspapers, and planning a plot to take over the world. OK, maybe not. Niki's early interests in design were heightened when she got her first computer, it was love at first sight! <br /><br />She made her first website in 1996, with the help of geocities and word-art. Now the rest is history. Fast forward to today - Niki is all grown up with a nifty degree that says "I know what I'm doing."<br /><br />When Niki is not designing, eating, or sleeping you can usually find her blogging or running. She's been known to dress up in red flannel and run when its really cold outside. Niki's most recent accomplishment was completing the Dam to Dam 20k (half marathon).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-8103727268278298798?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19782498.post-47229498144929183522008-09-22T00:12:00.000-07:002008-12-22T00:00:57.582-08:00Beginners Design Guide: Preparing For The InterviewThe past three months, I had a chance to work with two great interns. It was a pleasure walking them through the process of taking a project from the sketch/thumbnail stages to Photoshop mock-up, to print ready art/html/css.<br /><br />Before their intership ended. I gave them a few tips on preparing for their interviews. I'm sharing the same tips here, in hopes, it may be helpful to other designers just starting out.<br /><br />I would like to also thank <span style="font-weight:bold;">Emily Lewis</span>, owner of <a href="http://www.ablognotlimited.com/" target="_blank">A Blog Not Limited</a>, with additions to my list; Any Questions? and Thank You Letter, along with her suggestions.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Be Prepared For The Interview</span> - Wear your best clothes: dress, dress shirt, tie, shoes, etc. Be confident, if not, act like you're. Do research on the company before the interview, Google (what they specialize in, what they are about).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Brand Yourself</span> - Let employers see you as a brand/product, a total package. Everything should look similar: resume, business cards, leave behind and your portfolio pages.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Resume</span> - Don't clutter your resume. It should be designed but not overly designed. Make sure it's simple and easy to access your information.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Any Questions?</span> - In most, if not all interviews. You will be asked if you have any questions for them. Be prepared with a few thoughtful questions that show your interest in the job, but also your commitment to your career. Such as: "Can you give me an example of how the team/department works in terms of division of tasks?" Or: "What are the growth opportunities for this position in terms of either job growth, continuing education or both?"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Thank You Letter</span> - Never forget to follow-up with a thank you letter (or email, though letter gives a personal touch). Make sure to, obviously, thank the interviewer for the opportunity. But also to reiterate how you can benefit the organization and, conversely, how the organization can benefit you<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Portfolio</span> - Your portfolio should have between 8-10 pieces of your best work, too many pieces will bore the interviewer. Don't put pieces in you don't like. Make sure you have nice quality printouts. Try to include a wide range of design projects in your portfolio. You can also tailor your portfolio to specific design positions like logo design or web design, only show those pieces.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Leave Behind</span> - You may want to create a leave behind promotional piece; postcard or a folder with 3-4 samples of your work, resume and business card. This will keep you in their minds and give an impression that you're willing to take that extra step. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">+ Website</span> - Make sure you have a website or a place to display your work with all your information. Also make sure to have different file formats of your resume for potential employers, so they can download: pdf, Microsoft Word document, text file.<br /><br />If you're not comfortable with building a website yourself. There are many free online web galleries you can upload to, below are a few.<br /><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.carbonmade.com/" target="_blank">Carbon Made</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.designrelated.com/" target="_blank">Design Related</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.coroflot.com/" target="_blank">Coroflot</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.designerid.com/" target="_blank">Designer ID</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://flickr.com/" target="_blank">Flickr</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://ideas.veer.com/portfolios" target="_blank">Veer</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://designhide.com/" target="_blank">Design Hide</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.behance.net/" target="_blank">Behance</a></strong><br /><strong>+ <a href="http://www.logopond.com/" target="_blank">Logo Pond</a></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/19782498-4722949814492918352?l=www.mayhemstudios.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>Calvin Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00652548872449307741noreply@blogger.com5