My biggest problem in design is being unable to critique my own work.

Campus Compass series 1
Now, I’m sure there are plenty of issues with every single one of the above logos. I know this because I hate them. If someone else had done these and asked me what I thought of them, I could tell them precisely why they’re terrible. But because I’ve spent so much intimate time with them, I internally rationalize anything wrong with the overall picture. This is perilous. I’m hoping that by writing these things down, I’ll be able to break out of this habit.