Hi, I’m Derek
I am a creative, web, and marketing strategist who specializes in digital projects.
My passion for business, gaming, and really nerdy things lead my work to be profitable, engaging, and high-tech.
- Community Discord Server for People Working Remotely
So, I have a Discord server. We play games, share videos, tell jokes and hang out, but it’s also small. Please join the community and start sharing cool projects you’re working on and things you’re into. There is a wide net of industry professionals in the group so feel free to ask questions, but also… Continue reading Community Discord Server for People Working Remotely - Do Your Dailies Wallpaper | Desktop & Mobile
Whether you already have mini routines and personal rituals throughout the day, or you’re interested in starting to develop better overall habits, this phone and computer wallpaper was designed to gently remind us of easy ways to live healthy every day. - What I Learned Working From Home for One Year
On Friday, March 13th, 2020, I packed up my laptop and a few personal items from the agency and left the office with my co-workers for a seemingly unknown amount of time. COVID was doing horrible things to our U.S. friends down south. Still, it hadn’t yet made its way to Canada much. However, following… Continue reading What I Learned Working From Home for One Year - Step by Step, How I Launched a New Brand
When the agency Reaction Digital (where I work 👍) decided to refresh their identity, we knew we needed to launch fast and hit the ground running! The project kicked off in late November 2020. Although the Christmas holiday break was coming up soon, as a team, we hashed out concepts for our updated logo and… Continue reading Step by Step, How I Launched a New Brand
Some of the software and tools I like using
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Do Your Dailies
Keeping healthy is never easy. Download my daily productivity wallpaper for smartphones and computers that will encourage a healthy lifestyle.
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Notion
I use Notion for content planning and production, general notes, and project management for things I always have on the go.
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Adobe
Art and Design have been a passion for most of my life. Ps, Lr, Pr (and some Ae) are all a part of my regular workflow.
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Discord
I like Discord because of its friendly and casual atmosphere. If you like techy things, games, sharing vids, music, etc., you’ll enjoy my small community.
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Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Analytics, Search Console, Ads, Photos, Calendar, Meet, Finance, Lense, Tasks, and this browser called Chrome.
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Windows
I have been building (and fixing) Windows machines for nearly 2 decades. My first build was in 2004 after using Macs growing up.
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