Here I will show how I went about designing the new logo for “John Works It Out”. I’ll start by taking a look at the classic Apple logo and how it evolved from it’s awful first logo. This is less instructional, and more demonstrative, although I think it shows the importance of iterating and using…

Here I share the process of me using an 11-page prompt to have v0 build a website for me. I share what worked, what didn’t, and the mistakes I made along the way. Is vibecoding a website right for you? If you have some experience in building and designing webpages, it will probably lessen your…

Well, here it is. Easily the most vulnerable thing I’ve ever shared online. But if someone else can learn from my experience, then I’m happy to share. Early June 2025 I was evaluated for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Twenty-six tests later, it was found that I have something else.

In this video I discuss my effort to rebrand my creative pursuits under the umbrella of John Works It Out. In addition to a new name and website, I am starting a Discord community server and offering memberships with real tangible rewards.

This story is something of an origin story, because many of the decisions about my life I’ve made in the past 8 years have been made after reflecting on my mother’s life and death.

In the latest of my Storyteller series on YouTube, I broke down the moment I knew I wanted to play guitar and shared the positive results of taking on that endeavor. Whether it is an instrument, a new language, or getting really healthy, I think there are a lot of benefits to taking on a…

In my essay earlier this week, I mentioned that the silhouette of Donald Trump used in two of my poster designs came from Frank Artinghard’s project, “The Trump Letter”. After I got a shout out from Mr. Artinghard on Instagram this week, I realized I should give his project some more attention with a dedicated…

Since my mother passed away in 2018, I’ve had a standing appointment with a therapist. However, it was far from my only experience with therapy. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I’m sharing this video today. It’s the first in a series of storytelling videos I mentioned earlier this week. Who should see a…

My backyard is a disaster. Special Agent Dana Scully doesn’t seem to mind. While showing a recent design client a new updated page, I realized I haven’t made a personal update since last July. So here’s all the stuff that has been going on. The Too Good To Be True Job In my update last…

Last week my grandfather passed away. He went into hospice care on Tuesday, and when I learned the news I had a hard time focusing on much else. Eventually I went on to write a LinkedIn post about how my grandfather is largely responsible for my entrepreneurial spirit. He passed away shortly after and the…