Hi, I’m Jamie – digital marketing consultant, WordPress expert, graphic designer, and community builder in Chicago.
I send quarterly letters to 93 friends on life updates, new projects, and more. No spam.
The Latest from Me
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Nearly 60 Freelancing Tips
I started a “One like = 1 tip” thread for #NationalFreelancersDay, which got buried and forgotten a week later. I’m…
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Tea Guide
I will never be a tea expert, but I sure drink a lot of it! This is a living guide…
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Back to the Blogosphere
Never in a million years did I plan to revive my blog. Here we are. Social media implosions aside, 2023…
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The Bebop Beat
Visit bebopbeat.com →I created a 50-episode Cowboy Bebop rewatch podcast with my friend Lauren! We dissected every episode, interviewed some high-profile guests, and critiqued the best and worst of Netflix’s live-action adaptation. Pretty sure this was all just a fever dream.
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Bit Bash Presents: Fabricade
In Fall 2018, we opted for a smaller “Bit Bash Presents” event in lieu of our huge festival due to…
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Kowai Nite Cosplay Fest
AnimeChicago co-hosted a Halloween shindig in 2017. Cosplayers, gamers, and party people came together to benefit the JASC. We had…
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Progression Mechanics
Event organizers from Progression Mechanics approached me to design an identity system for their new two-day conference. They needed an…
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Bit Bash
Visit bitbashchicago.com →Starting in Spring 2014, a dozen people have been organizing regular indie videogame parties here in Chicago. I’m one of…
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Bit Bash Presents: Filthy Pixels
Bit Bash was back in Winter 2017 to warmly welcome our Train Jam guests to Chicago. We took over Bottom…
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Bit Bash 2017
Another Bit Bash! We were all on-board for the camp aesthetic months ago, and we finally made it happen! We…
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Cool Stuff in Japan Microsite
Visit fun.jamiesanchez.com →Many friends took advantage of unusually low airfare to Tokyo this year, so I put together a one-page resource of my best tips and points of interest for them. This two-day side project will hopefully save everyone a lot of time!
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Skillcrush
When I heard Skillcrush was seeking a remote, part-time WordPress mentor, I got really excited! I find teaching extremely fulfilling but didn’t have the headspace…
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Curiouser
Visit curiouser.design →I took the full-time plunge as a digital marketing consultant in Oct 2014. I serve nonprofits, communities, and indie game developers…
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AnimeChicago Rebrand
Full branding and logo overhaul for AnimeChicago’s 10th anniversary.
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Disbelief
Rebranding initiative for game studio formerly known as CodeBeast.
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Self Care Ideas
Visit fun.jamiesanchez.com →When you’re overwhelmed, find some ideas on how to unwind. I designed, wrote, and built this microsite in one day to share with friends who needed a break.