The Michelle Hickey Design Blog

In preparation for upcoming travel plans, I pushed myself to “work ahead” this week— a concept that’s practically foreign to me. The effects were almost infectious, with my tasks becoming easier and more enjoyable with each passing day. While it meant putting some of those big picture goals on the back burner, I know that […]

Do you ever wonder what your fellow creative entrepreneurs are up to? In between the big wins, product launches, and collaborations are the small steps (some forward, some backward) that lead to those turning points. Here’s a transparent account of a week in the life of a gal in passionate pursuit of business growth, personal […]

Many creative people sit on their talents in fear that “there’s already somebody out there doing the same thing.” Kyla from BAECK + ANN, with her artistic roots as her guide, rose above those hesitations and asked the bold question, “why not me?” In this interview, we learn that hard work and partnering with the […]

Many people have a creative spirit, but not everyone lets it out. Rachel Allene is someone who couldn’t quiet her passion. After pursuing a degree in health science, she almost immediately ditched her first job and jumped into entrepreneurship, head first. Her story teaches us that just getting started is the most important step. Learning […]

Is blogging actually worth it? Spoiler alert: yes. This article explores how to maximize the impact of your blog posts, reach a bigger audience, create opportunities, and put more money in your pocket.  I spent the early years of my business blogging without purpose. Like many newlywed gals, I thought Style Me Pretty was the […]

This post covers designing with stock illustrations and includes tips on how to differentiate your work so that you can stand out online. Stock illustrations, fonts, and backgrounds have paved the way for creatives who want to create top-notch designs. We may have a vision but not have the time or talent to create everything […]

Have you ever wondered how to generate passive income from a printables-based blog? In this expert interview, Erin from Printable Crush shares the story of how she evolved her struggling Etsy shop into a successful printables-based blog. She is not only a talented self-taught graphic designer but a savvy entrepreneur. Erin has done an awesome […]

After years of mismanaging an overflowing library of fonts, I’ve finally found RightFont— a solution to help me organize every single one of them! Like so many of you, I have an affinity for typography, and own way more fonts than I care to admit. I’ve often compared this addiction to that of someone who […]

In this post, you’ll find an interview with a hand letterer, Dawn Nicole, from Dawn Nicole Designs. If you’ve considered pursuing hand lettering as a hobby or income source, you’ll be inspired by Dawn’s story. As entrepreneurs, we must constantly educate and inspire ourselves to keep moving forward. I’ve found that the best way to […]