When Herb’s in charge of Santa’s snacks, only the finest will do. 🎅🧀✨ #PlanetJoey #HolidayHumor #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #FestiveFun #Charcuterie

Wishing all of you a very, Merry Christmas! Even Gaston and Mimi. 💣🎅🎄

One of my favourite Planet Joey comics. I log off from the day job today until January 5th, so… family time + comic time, here we go!

Alright, Planet Joey readers... It's time for a few weeks of some holiday content! First up, it's time to decorate! It's time to trim up the tree, Joey! 🎄⭐ Be careful! #PlanetJoey #christmastradition #webcomics #comicart #comicart #holidaydecor

Oh, so is this why Tim Houston was so hell bent on changing the coastline laws or whatever that was, last year? Who, below the age of 60 is even golfing anymore?

Not parody.

"We tend to think of misinformation as a universal problem, with all sides of the political spectrum equally guilty of bending the truth or spreading falsehoods. A new study shows otherwise." Misinformation isn’t just a problem — it’s a political strategy.

For someone who was supposedly at death’s door three weeks ago, Trump seems to be perfectly feisty and still bonkers beyond belief.

Micro Brands: sharp, specific, sometimes a little unhinged… and impossible to ignore My new Substack series Tiny Giants kicks off today. First up: what these brands are, why they matter, and what they reveal about where design, trust, and culture are headed. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

Dave 1, Big NYC Ad Agency 0. The latest instalment of Orbit30: open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

My latest on Trajectory: another edition of Designing the Multiverse where I imagined Spotify in 1959. What if your playlists came shipped in a box, pressed on vinyl? open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

This new Department of War with a more aggressive POV (strike first, ask questions later) absolutely makes me believe Canada will be invaded in some form at some point. Half the country (MAGA) believes we are responsible for the fentanyl crisis. It’s coming. We’re going to be Ukraine’d.

The latest instalment in my Orbit30 series where I look back at stories from my thirty years in the design biz: That time I took down the big New York-based global agency... orbitstudios.substack.com/p/orbit30-da...

New from Trajectory: How a turtle, some goodwill and a little courage helped me beat Madison Avenue. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

Doggo at work with me today. She’s resting now after terrorizing people and other dogs earlier upon her arrival and marking my cubicle for protection.

In a world of AI‑polished perfection, human-made marks are the new flex. A look at why sketchy, scribbly, hand-drawn design isn’t just charming — it’s strategic. orbitstudios.substack.com/p/handdrawn-...

What happens when the left borrows the playbook of populism — and hands it to a designer? orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...

What if Sweden’s flat-pack furniture empire was directed by the king of cinematic symmetry? orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...

In the latest instalment of #DesignNova, I looked at how a quick sketch became the emotional heartbeat of a city. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

From taxi sketch to global icon. 🗽❤️ New #DesignNova: The story of I ♥ NY and how Milton Glaser turned a doodle into one of the most powerful logos of all time. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

Yes, I know they caved and went back to the original. But rebrands aren't "woke", people. orbitstudios.substack.com/p/rapid-reac...

Rebrands can be good, bad and ugly. But they're not "woke." Knock it off, MAGA chuds. orbitstudios.substack.com/p/rapid-reac...

"[public address mounted on cop car] Relax, everybody. The disaster is over: Cracker Barrel has caved. Return to your homes."

Cracker Barrel’s new logo isn’t “woke.” It’s just good design—cleaner, clearer, and smarter strategy. My Rapid Reaction: orbitstudios.substack.com/p/rapid-reac...

In a world of sterile vectors, it’s the imperfect sketches—like Mailchimp’s doodles and Dropbox’s rough icons—that feel real. Emotional design > high polish. Explore why: orbitstudios.substack.com/p/handdrawn-...

The latest instalment of Designing the Multiverse on Trajectory: Pastels, precision, and personality. IKEA, if Wes Anderson designed flat-packs. Click for a cinematic twist on Scandinavian minimalism: orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...

So hang on…. Trump is going to offer to open up FUKKIN ALASKA TO THE RUSSIANS?? Wow. Let’s see republicans defend this

My latest from Trajectory: In a world of AI‑polished perfection, human-made marks are the new flex. A look at why sketchy, scribbly, hand-drawn design isn’t just charming — it’s strategic. orbitstudios.substack.com/p/handdrawn-...

Not sure how to feel about Johnny Damon looking like the guy from The War On Drugs

I ❤️ our fresh water oceans.

Designing the Multiverse no. 2: Barbie, But Bauhaus. What if the world's most iconic fashion doll graduated from the Bauhaus School of Design? My latest from Trajectory 👇 orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...

This is a perfect day for me. Drawing new @planetjoey.bsky.social comics on the deck overlooking Lake Nipissing/Callander Bay with the doggo.

Hey new followers, just FYI I also draw a comic strip in my spare time. You’re invited to follow @planetjoey.bsky.social! Read the full archive at planetjoey.ca!

Listen to Kara.

🌲 Evergreen 🌲

NEW released statement from the family of VICTIM, Virginia Guiffre 😢😢

This was a wonderful morning coffee read. Thinking about a technical illustrator I know and how Lorenzifests go on longer than you anticipate…

Dear David ("certified Map Guy™"😄), this is a great story. While I can't really speak for the entire water sector, I'm pretty sure all would forgive you for the typo because this graphic is so effective. It actually is perfect! #workhard #livelong #teachwell

Youll remember Kevin O'leary as the guy who wanted to prenegotiate a deal with the US for us to become a 51st state

Orbit30: A playful, personal design that helped welcome our son — and won a national award. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

Orbit30: The story behind the classic rainbow Apple Computer mug that has adorned my desk(s) for 30 years. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

I do musical theatre on the side. It was a journey that happened completely by accident. This is the story about the time I scored my first lead role on the stage at the age of 47. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

My favourite instalment of Orbit30 so far. I had fun looking back and writing this one. Two friends/colleagues from this team have passed away in the past two years 😢 open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

I use Apple’s iNote app daily and this will never stop bugging the shit out of me. Please fix. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

What happens when the left borrows the right’s populist playbook for once. And hands it to a designer. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

That Great Lakes graphic? Yeah, I did that. Here’s the story in the latest instalment of Orbit30: open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

What if the world’s most powerful search engine launched as an encyclopedia set in the 1950s? Here’s the first in my ongoing series Designing the Multiverse: open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

An update from Orbit after Q2 from the lake, on the latest Trajectory open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

The latest from Trajectory... Designing the Multiverse: What if the world’s most powerful search engine launched as a 1950s encyclopedia set? A speculative design experiment where playful "what ifs" reveal surprisingly real insights. orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...

Earlier this week, I explored the NASA "worm" logo in the latest edition of my DesignNova feature on Trajectory, where I look at the stories and secrets behind the biggest global brands. orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designnova...