Design5sixty4

10/23/2026

PHP hit the news this week. So... what the heck is PHP? 🤔

This is the "behind-the-scenes software" that runs a huge share of websites, including every WordPress site. This week, a serious security flaw was found in it, and a fix came out on October 21. Catching attention of many—myself included.

Think of it like the plumbing in your house. You don't think about it day to day, but when a pipe cracks, you want it fixed fast.

I put together a guide to help you navigate this:
✔️ What PHP actually is
✔️ How to tell if your site is affected
✔️ What to check, and what to ask your host or web developer

Read it here 👉 https://www.design564.com/php-hit-the-news-this-week/

If I manage your website, you're already taken care of. Not sure where your site stands? Send me a message and I'll help you find out.

Discover why PHP made headlines and what it means for website owners amidst global security alerts.

07/16/2026

Organizations often invite me in to “design this,” but stay because they realize they need help deciding what to do, in what order, and why.

In my latest article, I share what I’m learning from partnering with nonprofits and purpose-driven teams at the strategy and consulting level—moving from “we’re doing a lot” to “we’re doing the right things, in the right order.”

If your team is juggling fundraising, brand, and communications without a clear, integrated plan, this piece might resonate.

🔗 Read “Brought In for Design, Staying for Strategy”:
https://www.design564.com/brought-in-for-design-staying-for-strategy/

Looking for more clarity around your next moves? Let’s connect for a strategy sprint or discovery call.

Design5sixty4 offers graphic design, brand strategy, and website design services for businesses and nonprofits alike.

05/01/2026

Looking for a cause to support in the Greater Denver area? Here’s a fun and vital program and event you can put on your calendar for the fall! See more below…

Save the date for Warming Ways for Winter: A Home for Every Season, Family Promise of Greater Denver’s signature fall fundraiser.

On Thursday, October 8th at Blackstone Country Club, our community will come together to support families experiencing homelessness with shelter, meals, and the resources they need to achieve long-term housing stability.

📅 Thursday, October 8th, 5-9pm

📍 Blackstone Country Club 7777 S Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016

ℹ️ Ticket information and sponsorship opportunities coming soon

05/01/2026

THIS SATURDAY! I’m excited to attend this event and support one of my favorite orgs supporting mental health! ❤

🏇We’re just one month away from Griffith Centers’ Kentucky Derby Watch Party—happening May 2, 3–7:30 p.m. at Woodie Fisher in Denver!

🌹Bring your Derby flair and join in the Hat & Bow Tie Competition, where the boldest styles and most creative looks will steal the show. Expect festive vibes, friendly competition, and meaningful fundraising that supports the families we serve.

🎟Don’t wait—grab your tickets now and get ready to turn heads and make a lasting impact at this unforgettable Derby Day event: https://bolder.bid/app/public/bidapp/griffithcenters/tickets/tix

04/03/2026

It’s again — already?! I’ve been feeling this urge to get on a fresh canvas again and explore oil painting. It’s been a very long time since I’ve worked with oil and certain to be exploratory. Anyway, if you’re around, stop by the studio and say “heeeey!”