Taking Time Off & Other News
Published on Sunday, November 15, 2009 – 7:00 am
After two strong years of blogging, I’ve decided to take two months off to go traveling. I will be monitoring my three sites while I am gone but there will be very limited posts throughout this time.
I am off for a road trip across 22 states of USA for 6 weeks then back to Australia for a 2 week family holiday / Christmas. I then fly back to New York to start full time work at Carrot Creative of which, I hope to continue to blog on a fortnightly basis. I also plan to keep running Logo Of The Day and to a lesser extent, Logo Designer Blog.
Birthday, Graduation & Moving Out
I’ll also be turning 22 years old during my time away, graduating from University, moving out of home (and country) and making the switch from PC to Mac, so it’s all happening! This blog also just had it’s 2nd birthday last week, which admittedly, I forgot about.
Judging Roles
I’ve also just been selected to be a part of the judging panel for the 2010 Annual Design Awards along side David Carson, Matthew Walker (ESPN Art Director) and more. More info on that next year. I’ve also been chosen to be on the judging panel for the 2nd year running for the Project Never competition, a competition that judges the “best rejected designs”. I am also judging “the best websites of the world” over on The CSS Awards and continue to judge logos for my other site, Logo Of The Day.
Computer Arts Articles
Keep an eye out for Issue 171 of Computer Arts magazine as I’ve written two typography related articles that will be appearing in there.
Free Logo Copyright Poster
In my recently completed work post, I mentioned I was going to release a free A3 PDF of my Logo Copyright Poster… you can now preview & download it here.
Interview
I’ve also had the pleasure of being interviewed for the website Your Hidden Potential, a website that showcases entrepreneurs under 27 years of age. You can read the interview here. On the topic of interviews, I recently read one with Stefan Sagmeister and I highly recommend having a look.
Happy Festive Season!
I’ll take this time to wish you all a festive holiday season and a Happy New Year!
The Value Of Taking Time Off
I’ll leave you with this video by Stefan Sagmeister about the value of taking time off. Make sure you check out the last minute for a good laugh.
Thanks for your continued support and Bon Voyage!
Image courtesy of Shutterstock.
Related Articles:
Sponsors:
26 Responses
to “Taking Time Off & Other News”
2 Trackback(s)
- Nov 20, 2009: Dexflu T-Shirt Design and Music Blog » Blog Archive » Mal eine Auszeit nehmen
- Nov 20, 2009: Dexflu T-Shirts | Design and Music Blog » Blog Archive » Value of taking time off
Marco (@marcofolio) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
Totally understand it man, you go enjoy your vacation! Just make sure come back after these 2 months and start writing awesome articles once again
.
And don’t forget to take pictures along the way!
Ebi Atawodi (@ebiatawodi) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
Yay! Of all the things I’ve always wanted to say to you “Get a Mac” so so happy about that of everything you’ve said! All sounds great! Love Sagmeister, time off is crucial I think to stay sane and give your brain a juggle!
Have fun Jacob!
designfollow (@designfollow) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
very useful
thanks
NBK (@nguyenbk) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
Bon Voyage Mr. Cass! You’re truly an inspiration, and I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors. Have lots of fun on your Vaca across the States. And remember, it’s just the beginning. Go wherever instinct takes you, and embrace every moment, NOW.
Devlin (@devlindonnelly) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
Have a great trip! If you itenary deviates and you make to Seattle let me know & we can show you the city.
Mario (@ocondesign) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
Good luck with your trip to the US and with your new job. I’m glad to hear you are making the switch to a Mac.
Design Informer (@designinformer) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
Glad to hear about all the great things you are doing Jacob. Very impressive that you are able to do so many great things at such a young age.
By the way, let me know when you get here in LA and maybe we can get coffee or something.
Are you doing the entire trip by yourself?
Chris Gabriel (@trampish) on Nov 15, 2009 said:
Drop me a line if you’re in NYC and would like to grab a drink. We’ll call it a business meeting and write off the bill
Sharon dowdy (@crimsontweets/prior crave2create) on Nov 16, 2009 said:
Okay, Im exhausted just reading this article. No wonder you need a break! I wouldnt mind a break like that myself. Im glad to hear that you are moving into MAC land. Hopefully your travels will be bringing you to Tennessee. It’s called “God’s country” if you havent heard. I think you would love it. Be careful and have FUN!
matthijs on Nov 16, 2009 said:
Great overview, and definitely a nice list of all the things you managed to do. I would say a nice holiday is fully deserved. Enjoy it!
Katrin Eiermann (@keiermann) on Nov 16, 2009 said:
Thanks for your awesome blog and have a fantastic trip. I did that trip though the US (by car and with the let´s go budget guide) years ago, it´s worth it! Take care!
Jessica on Nov 16, 2009 said:
Congratulations! You are extremely talented and I can’t wait to read more about your design journey in the future. Jessica-Seattle
daphne (@dainen) on Nov 16, 2009 said:
Have fun Jacob! Looking forward to your return and can be predicted that you’ll have much up your sleeve from the months off.
Hope you have a great getaway
Callum Chapman (@callumchapman) on Nov 16, 2009 said:
Haha it’s all happening at once! Hope you have an awesome time! I think you have too much money if you can go travelling for 6 weeks, move out, AND get a mac!
I’ll be following what you’re up to! Take care!
Carlos on Nov 17, 2009 said:
Good luck Jacob!
I’m a similar situation, while you’re moving to USA in January, I’ll be moving from Peru to Australia.
Nadia on Nov 17, 2009 said:
Congratulations! Have a nice trip! Hope you will enjoy the United States.
Briana on Nov 17, 2009 said:
Hope you enjoy my hometown of Albuquerque! It looks like an organized trip, but feel free to email me if you’d like ideas for things to do. Have fun, Jacob!
Kiren on Nov 17, 2009 said:
Have a great trip and don’t forget about the little people:) I love this site, it’s become so addictive, what am I going to do for two months?
Raja Sandhu (@rajasandhu) on Nov 17, 2009 said:
Thanks for all you do, and all that you will do brother, enjoy the time off!
mariadelsol on Nov 17, 2009 said:
buena suerte!!
i would love see these pics it will be a wonderful travel …… thansk for all by now im learning here…..gook luck enjoy byeeee
Cort on Nov 18, 2009 said:
In case I don’t see you when you pass through…WELCOME TO UTAH!
intext pools on Nov 18, 2009 said:
have a nice and safe trip! (wow! two strong years of blogging
)
Taz on Nov 19, 2009 said:
Welcome to the U.S.! Hope Chicago is on your list of places to visit!
Damon on Nov 20, 2009 said:
Too bad you won’t be coming to Ohio, I’d show you around.. too bad there is nothing to see here!!!
Good luck man, you deserve it!