In 2009, I took a great class at SVA, “Typesmarts.” The theme was to “solve design problems with typography that has both visual and conceptual impact.” We had a weekly assignment. Most involved conveying a message through type alone. It was a fun and challenging class, and I learned a lot. The assignment on one more »
Let’s face it: nearly anyone can slap together a logo. All you need is a couple of minutes and a copy of PowerPoint or MS Paint or a nephew in college studying computer science. But what do you get from that? We’ve all seen the results. The logo hand-drawn by the business owner’s “artistic” daughter more »
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Should You Use Pinterest to Showcase Your Portfolio?
While it doesn't replace us, it can help you visualize what you want to say.
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Easel.ly Launches Browser Tool And Template For Quick, Easy, Beautiful Infographics
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How Colors Help Make Websites Successful
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Blog post at 1stwebdesigner : You might not realize how important colours are in web design. If a website is green, it might as well be blue; it doesn't matter. And while[..]