May 6, 2012
Who is this incredibly strange and adorable creator of such incredibly strange and adorable art? As described on her website, Tara McPherson creates “art about people and their odd ways, her characters seem to exude an idealized innocence with a glimpse of hard earned wisdom in their eyes. Recalling myths and legends, issues from childhood ...
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May 5, 2012
When it comes to creating posters, flyers, newsletters, magazines or any graphic logo you can use the pen tool to create dynamic and impressive images. When working with the pen tool it can be tricky trust me I know. When I first started using it I was so completely lost and confused because it ...
May 4, 2012
This year is an election year. If you’re like me you’re currently dreading the inundation of political commercials that will only get worse as the year goes on. However, despite my visceral hatred for the broken electoral machinery that we must suffer with, I do plan on voting in the upcoming election. Although ...
May 1, 2012
The business card is the staple of any business, large or small. It is one of the most important tools that any business could possibly possess. Companies spend billions of dollars on marketing campaigns and advertising strategies, but can often overlook the power of that little piece of paper. By handing a current or ...
April 21, 2012
So I am originally from a small town inMinnesota; The land of 10,000 lakes and my home. I graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato and I was looking to gain experience in the field of graphic design. That’s where TriLeaf Designs came into my life. I came toSt. Louisfor a great opportunity as ...
April 20, 2012
Hey folks, today I want to talk to you about making your voice heard. The sad truth of our industry is that we are all narcissists. However, like many career paths, we all start at the bottom. It can be very frustrating for a young designer to have their work completely overhauled ...
April 3, 2012
Since 1940, DC Comics has been branded with that classic super hero look that comic lovers from all over could instantly identify. The last, and possibly most well known logo, seemed like it was here to stay, that is, until the new logo was released in January of this year. The purpose of the new ...
March 30, 2012
In today’s changing market web design is becoming more and more important. As a society we can no longer function without constant connection to the internet, and a good website has become an essential tool for any business. People spend an average of three seconds looking at a webpage. In those three seconds you ...
March 16, 2012
The unfortunate truth of the matter is that right now it is hard for a recent graduate to get a job. A few years ago the economy tanked and recovery, though beginning to pick up speed, has been a slow and laborious process. As such several recent graduates, me for example, have been obliged to ...
March 10, 2012
How do you succeed in graphic design? One of the biggest things you can do is know the Adobe Creative Suite, and know how to use it efficiently. While that advice may seem simple, there are several ways you can go wrong. Here are a few simple tips that will help you stay ...