The Blog.

In the era of Amazon.com and Kindle, I may be one of the few, who still signs books out from a local  library. I enjoy having access to a large database of books, and I really like the convenience of putting favorite titles on hold and having them shipped to my neighborhood location for pick up. I also noticed the new marketing and PR campaign of the Milwaukee Public Library. Click HERE to learn more about the “Get Your Geek On” campaign. I felt inspired by their efforts to revitalize the dusty image of a very much needed but underfunded community institution. And as much as Aga Artka Interior Design’s image is still pretty new and fresh, I feel that it needs a new and more defined direction and a PR message. (more…)

January 21st, 2010 marks one year of existence for my interior design practice and my Name Day. Where did the time go. It feels like  yesterday that I was learning how to crawl in the business sector, and today, I am standing tall and moving ahead stronger than ever. (more…)

The reason I took the workshop

I’ve always enjoyed the arts. I used to take a sketch pad and a box of pastels on family vacations and spend afternoons drawing my surroundings. I never really understood how to draw correctly, but through observation, I was able to recreate the reality of paper. (more…)

Wondering why some people can draw better than others? Besides the obvious reason, a natural incline or talent, the best graphic artists and illustrators put in their dues and work hard to reach the top. Luckily for those, who are not as gifted (like me) but who want to learn and are committed to becoming better at drawing, there is hope. (more…)

Today I turn 26 years old. I normally don’t get nostalgic about birthdays or aging, for that matter. But this year has been such a significant year for me, that it would be a shame not take a moment to look back at the changes and accomplishments of the past twelve months. (more…)

Every designer likes to brag about their recent project or a recent accomplishment.

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I have always been intrigued by those whose job is to tell us, the public what to like, buy, wear in the upcoming season. It is not in my nature to follow crowds unquestionably or do as I’m told…just because… However, the science of trend forecasting got me so interested that I decided to dig deeper.

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I must be doing something right if the Web414 group wanted to talk to me to find out how I started and continue on using the world wide web to create and sustain an active presence for me and my business. (more…)

USGBC has made a determination to establish a clear three-tier credential system for everyone who is planning or has already gained a LEED Accredited Professional designation. (more…)

Friday was a great day! Not only did I get to enjoy the most beautiful weather since….oh, last summer, but it was also a day filled with encouragement and reassurance that what I do is indeed noticed and appreciated by others. (more…)