March 11, 2013
Sustainable Graphic Design means to think about the environment and the effects your design might have on it. This includes using non-toxic recyclable materials and saving on energy and resources. The ultimate aim of practicing sustainable design, is to reduce waste, use as little resources as possible, and the resources that are used, should be ...
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March 9, 2013
You must have heard the old adage “To err is human”. So the next time you make a mistake, don’t fret over it…we all make them. Instead learn from your blunders. Here are some common mistakes designers make. Working without a design brief: The design brief lets you know exactly what a client is and ...
March 7, 2013
Color theory is a big deal in the design world. If the wrong color is chosen for a design, then it could be a disaster. But first one must understand what color theory is. Color theory is the study of color and its role in art and design. The use of color is a powerful ...
March 1, 2013
Are you tired of this bipolar weather? Is it effecting your job and how to be professional at the same time with a stuffy nose and outrageous cough? Here are some facts on how to handle your sick days professionally. Don’t ever feel bad about being sick. Everyone has been there, and it’s okay to ...
February 28, 2013
I do not know about the rest of you but I am already ready for Spring to get here! I am ready for nice weather and my spring wardrobe. Although, everyone knows that when Spring arrives so does Spring cleaning! I am going to give you a few simple tips that will make your spring ...
February 26, 2013
Business cards can serve as a new contact or client’s first look at a company, as well as a reminder that stays with them long after their first meeting. A business card’s primary function is for new contacts or clients to be able to access the company’s contact information. What information is chosen to be ...
February 25, 2013
Texture is a simple and effective way to add interest to your design. Adding texture to your design can make it come to life. What’s the benefit of this? Things that seem more real to life often result in a more emotional response from the viewer, and are in return, more memorable. Texture ...
February 24, 2013
What is Pinterest? Pinterest is a virtual pinboard, letting visitors organize and share all of the interesting things they find on the web. It’s an active community, made up of different people, from all over the world, with different interests, all submitting images exposing the viewer to ideas they might not have found on ...
February 21, 2013
In this day and age, with video websites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Blip, everyone and their grandmother is starting to pick up their camcorders and shoot little videos for others to see. While most of these videos usually are nothing more than either their cat doing silly things or just some bizarre thing that ...
February 6, 2013
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. When you think of Valentine’s Day what do you think of? Perhaps hearts, candy, roses, or singing teddy bears? When someone gets a valentine’s day card I wonder if they think about the design of the card and the font that is used? The front of the card ...
