News & Views

Pencil sketches: a creative power tool

Sketching by hand can add efficiency and creativity to your ideation process. But don’t just take our word for it—read about the science-backed benefits of sketching.

An initial sketch and final illustration of a waiter opening a bottle of wine through the screen of an iPad.

by Chris Riely

Brett Talks Design with MFA Students at the School of Visual Arts

When Thinksorts aren’t creating, they connect with future creatives.

Announcement graphic for Brett Traylor lecture at 2:30pm on January 19

Keeping up with the evolution in SEO

by Jay Sherman-Godfrey

SEO best practices are evolving. Search engines are rewarding sites with the best content and UX, not the most—or most perfectly placed—keywords.

Illustration showing a person inspecting various SEO elements which contribute to a properly optimized website.

by Jay Sherman-Godfrey

ADA web compliance: Essential to equal opportunity employment

by Olive Miller

Most job postings claim “we are an equal opportunity employer.” But many employers fail to deliver on that promise during the first step in the recruiting process: the candidate’s visit to the company website. Here’s how to help change that.

Illustration of a computer screen with an ADA web compliance checklist with “equal opportunity” last on the list.

by Olive Miller

How illustration can help your brand step up and stand out

by David Robinson

Illustration can be a powerful communications tool and differentiating brand asset. And it’s more flexible, economical, and accessible than ever.