May 6, 2013
At TriLeaf Designs, we do a wide variety of different things. Two of which are Print Design and Web Design but what is the difference? While both fall under the category of graphic design, they are both very different! Print Designers are people who work on hard copied pieces. Some examples of print design are ...
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April 9, 2013
What I’ve found when working with clients is that a lot of times they don’t consider the statement that their color choice is making or that they don’t think about the color at all. You can ask them what they were thinking in color, some even say whatever you think works best. While a good ...
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April 1, 2013
In todayʼs world, the graphic design field is very competitive. A key to being a good designer is having clients.. all the time. A lot of businesses tend to fall off the face of the earth after opening because they are not receiving enough business. Here are a few helpful tips for finding new clients. ...
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 ...
March 5, 2013
After I graduate from Lewis and Clark Community College this spring, I will be attending Lindenwood University for my Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design. Back in January, I attended a new student mixer because honestly, I am a little nervous about attending Lindenwood. Who would not be nervous? The event itself was not what I ...
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 12, 2013
Be Your Brand is an up-and-coming local company that specializes in promotional products for other businesses. It was very important that the logo reflect not just the business but also the team’s unique, fun and quirky attitude. Since the company wanted an icon for their logo, we played around with the idea of using a ...
February 6, 2013
Ever wish you could get back to the good old days of graphic design where everything was done by hand? Well guess what… there’s a place for that! At The Firecracker Press, graphic designers work with old and new techniques to produce beautiful, vibrant art. The Firecracker Press first opened in February of 2002 ...
August 12, 2012
Let’s face it. Nobody is perfect. As humans, we make mistakes all the time. If you we didn’t make mistakes, life would be without surprises and new things to learn. Designers of all backgrounds are bound to make not just one but many mistakes–both small and big – throughout their career. However, there seems to ...
August 5, 2012
The saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” doesn’t necessarily work with the graphic design field. As a designer, you have to be up to date with the latest technology and trends so that you don’t become “an old dog.” A good place to start is on the web by searching articles ...
