Matthew R. Paden

Poster design for short films is often treated like an afterthought—something to “figure out later” once the film is finished. I’ve come to believe that this is a mistake.

If you’re serious about creating webcomics—or even just curious about how people actually make a living from them—then The Webcomics Handbook by Brad Guigar is one of the most practical and encouraging resources you can read.

When a client reaches out to me about brand identity or mascot design, one of the first things I gently but clearly explain is...