design insights: thinking out loud

Aurelie Gallagher 5/26/26 Aurelie Gallagher 5/26/26

The Room Went Silent. I Thought That Was the Whole Story.

In 1998 I said "this style guide sucks" in a professional room at Timex. The room went silent and I was told I couldn't come back. I carried that story as a shame story for twenty-five years. I’d forgotten that wasn't the end of the story.

Aurelie Gallagher 5/21/26 Aurelie Gallagher 5/21/26

Meet the Designer You Didn't Know You Needed

DIY vs. Professional Designer: How to Know When It's Time to Upgrade Your Brand.

Aurelie Gallagher 3/17/26 Aurelie Gallagher 3/17/26

Designing for Love

Aurelie Gallagher 9/8/24 Aurelie Gallagher 9/8/24

The Story Behind Irish Eyes Design (And Why Logos Are Allowed to Evolve)