The Latest from Me

  • Nearly 60 Freelancing Tips

    I started a “One like = 1 tip” thread for #NationalFreelancersDay, which got buried and forgotten a week later. I’m…

  • Tea Guide

    I will never be a tea expert, but I sure drink a lot of it! This is a living guide…

  • Back to the Blogosphere

    Never in a million years did I plan to revive my blog. Here we are. Social media implosions aside, 2023…

  • The Bebop Beat

    The Bebop Beat

    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.

    Visit bebopbeat.com →
  • Bit Bash Presents: Fabricade

    Bit Bash Presents: Fabricade

    In Fall 2018, we opted for a smaller “Bit Bash Presents” event in lieu of our huge festival due to…

  • Kowai Nite Cosplay Fest

    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…

  • Progression Mechanics

    Progression Mechanics

    Event organizers from Progression Mechanics approached me to design an identity system for their new two-day conference. They needed an…

  • Bit Bash

    Bit Bash

    Starting in Spring 2014, a dozen people have been organizing regular indie videogame parties here in Chicago. I’m one of…

    Visit bitbashchicago.com →
  • Bit Bash Presents: Filthy Pixels

    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…

  • Bit Bash 2017

    Bit Bash 2017

    Another Bit Bash! We were all on-board for the camp aesthetic months ago, and we finally made it happen! We…

  • Cool Stuff in Japan Microsite

    Cool Stuff in Japan Microsite

    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!

    Visit fun.jamiesanchez.com →
  • Skillcrush

    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…

  • Curiouser

    Curiouser

    I took the full-time plunge as a digital marketing consultant in Oct 2014. I serve nonprofits, communities, and indie game developers…

    Visit curiouser.design →
  • AnimeChicago Rebrand

    AnimeChicago Rebrand

    Full branding and logo overhaul for AnimeChicago’s 10th anniversary.

  • Disbelief

    Disbelief

    Rebranding initiative for game studio formerly known as CodeBeast.

  • Self Care Ideas

    Self Care Ideas

    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.

    Visit fun.jamiesanchez.com →