Welcome to Our
idea lab!

The Blue Cyclops blog has been brewing since 2016. Browse our most popular posts on finding design inspiration, running a freelance design business, and growing as a creative human.

Welcome to Our Idea Lab.

The Blue Cyclops blog has been brewing since 2016. Browse our most popular posts on finding design inspiration, running a freelance design business, and growing as a creative human.

Illustration of our Idea Lab with Creative Liberties

Recent Articles

Design Systems Decoded: Building Modern Brand Systems
Design & Creative
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Design Systems Decoded: Building Modern Brand Systems
15 Signs Your Startup Needs a Visual Brand Identity Refresh
Design & Creative
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4 Mins
15 Signs Your Startup Needs a Visual Brand Identity Refresh
5 Reasons Why Ignoring Design Debt Could Be Costing Your Startup Business
Design & Creative
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5 Reasons Why Ignoring Design Debt Could Be Costing Your Startup Business

#Design & Creative

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Design Systems Decoded: Building Modern Brand Systems
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5 Reasons Why Ignoring Design Debt Could Be Costing Your Startup Business
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How a Design System Can Benefit Your Startup's Bottom Line

#Business & Freelance

Top 10 Things Designers Should Do if They’re Laid Off
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Top 10 Things Designers Should Do if They’re Laid Off
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How to Attract More Freelance Clients
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10 Things to Know Before Starting A Freelance Project
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How To Get On The Same Page As Your Clients

#Personal Growth

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Learning to Exercise Your Creativity For Yourself
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Learning to Exercise Your Creativity For Yourself
Reactive vs Reflective: The Power of the Pause
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Reactive vs Reflective: The Power of the Pause
Knowing Your Own Strengths & Weaknesses
Personal Growth
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Knowing Your Own Strengths & Weaknesses

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Discussion with A Talented Illustrator & Teacher, Tom Froese
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