Author Archives: Jen Odom
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As a freelancer, I was a horrible self-manager. I admit it. I didn’t want to track my time, do billing or work on projects that I thought were difficult. I’d get so overwhelmed by everything that I wouldn’t get anything … Continue reading
A lot of designers are perfectionists. Not all. But most. I am a perfectionist (or as one personality test describes—a processor). When I was first starting out, I would spend hour upon hour preparing comps for presentations because I had … Continue reading
Several Fridays ago, we shared in Friday favorites about Living Walls, an organization seeking to create a dialogue in the city of Atlanta. They do this through a yearly conference held in Atlanta that puts developers and artists in the … Continue reading
Those smelly fish, packed-with-protein goodness, have been the topic of many an interesting conversation. In my second trimester of pregnancy, when the perinatologist (special preggers doctor) discovered my lack of dairy consumption, he recommended a pack of sardines and a … Continue reading
When asked to choose my favorite movie of all time, I had a hard time. I have a LOT of “favorite” movies, so I chose one of my sick movies I’d watch as a kid, The Labyrinth. Why? 1. As … Continue reading
No offense to those called to stay home with their lovely babés, because I know it’s not an easy job. I do know that calling is not for me — at least not for now. I always knew I wanted … Continue reading
What should you consider when choosing a logo? You’ve hired a designer or agency to design or redesign your logo. Which should you choose? Consider: 1) Is this mark a reflection of our company or organization? It does not have … Continue reading
What was your favorite Crayola crayon color as a kid? I could never decide. There were so many choices. I mean, there’s Mango Tango, Purple Mountain’s Majesty, Razzmatazz, Fuzzy Wuzzy, etc.When you’re a kid, you could pick a crayon for … Continue reading
We are on our 3rd day of dry panties in our house. My 2.5 year old daughter is saying goodbye to diapers and it couldn’t have come sooner with our second baby Odom on the way. OH the FREEDOM! I’m … Continue reading
When I decided to drop photography to pursue graphic design solely, I felt a sense of loss—I had lost my network, my creative family. As a photographer, I was continually going to art shows, studio openings, and monthly photographer meetups, and … Continue reading
