Today, I was trying to follow instructions from Apple on how to Screen Record on my iPhone. The instructions said to open my Control Center. I didn't know what Apple considers my Control Center. In case this is you too, here's a quick description and instructions for customizing and accessing your iPhone's Control Center.
How to Search Adobe PhotoShop Layers
Ever had a PhotoShop file with many, many layers and wished there was an easy way to find the named layer you're looking for? Well, there is! Adobe Photoshop allows you to search for layers by name, search for layers by kind, search for layers by effect, search for layers by mode, search for layers by attribute, search for layers by color, search for layers by smart object, search for layers by...
Fix for Google Search Console Sitemap Submissions not Getting Fetched Successfully
Submitting sitemaps via Google Search Console is an important step in ensuring your website is listed in Google search results. Sometimes, a sitemap that you know is valid and fetchable doesn't work in Google Search Console. In this case (which is likely a bug on Google's side) try this trick.
Help, my Tumblr blog tag links are broken
If you found this post, then you likely host a website using Tumblr. If your Tumblr theme is older, then broken tag links are something that probably started occurring on your site around October 2021. Read on to discover the simple fix.
Illustrator Pen tool basics
Learning the nuances of the Illustrator pen tool takes time and practice. Many years ago, I found an exercise created by Belgian-based web/graphic designer, Veerle. I've often used her exercise as an in-class project for my beginner design students. This post shares tips and provides videos of completing this beginner pen tool exercise.
Tips for creating a logotype using two letters
This post is based on the skills and exercises I teach my beginner design students during a project where we make two-letter logotypes using our initials. Watch videos and get how-to tips for making your own initial/monogram logo.
PhotoShop and PDFs
Sorting out how to share and save files in Adobe programs can be challenging. PDFs are incredibly confusing for new designers because they can be generic, specialized for specific apps, or interactive. This post shares insight on saving and using PDFs, specifically in Photoshop.
How do I add a font to PhotoShop?
For newbie designers, I recognize that often simple tasks taken for granted by more experienced designers can become roadblocks. One task that can stop new design students dead in their tracks is how to get a specific font into PhotoShop. If this is you, don’t worry; adding a font to PhotoShop is relatively easy, and this post explains how to do it. The problem An online design tutorial may...
Woocommerce Shipping: a simple, free USPS postage plugin solution
Woocommerce Shipping is both a free plugin and a free monthly service available to WordPress Woocommerce users to manage the details of shipping for their e-commerce stores. I use this USPS Woocommerce shipping option because it allows me to easily print labels, schedule package pickups, and save money on postage fees.
Common “IF” statements used in Statamic websites
Especially for web designers new to Statamic, it can take some time to figure out how to manipulate Statamic-specific variables and incorporate the correct logic syntax to do what you want. Here are a few useful if statements that might help you out!

