As a designer and web strategist who’s worked across dozens of industries—from wineries to ecomm brands—I’ve seen firsthand how good design isn’t just pretty pictures and decoration. It is strategy.

Photo Credit: Richard Duval - winepix.net What is pure gold in the wine business? (Actually, any business.) Partners.  Trustworthy, long-term partners — and even better if they ooze talent! Richard Duval of Winepix.net and I have worked together for almost three decades, and I’ve had the privilege of using his images on more websites and collateral pieces than I can count. Beyond being a talented photographer, Richard is a massive supporter of the Washington wine industry. H