While brainstorming ideas with clients, it’s often difficult to explain on the spot why some ideas will fly as infographics, and others just won’t. It’s hard to say how we know when a topic would perform well socially ... [Read More]
6 Useful Resources for Designers
August 18th by
Being a productive designer is essential in an industry that changes daily. Wired Magazine stated that "nine blogs are created every minute...", but that was also back in 2005, so by now it is probably up to around 96 blogs ... [Read More]
9 Ways To Use Your Camera As a Tool
July 19th by
How some people find cool and useful ways to use their camera (or camera phone) always interests me. I always have my camera on me. Including my keys, credit card and cash, my phone (camera) is always on me (unless I'm ... [Read More]
The 5-Minute Facebook Page Makeover
June 24th by
Over time, a Facebook Page can get stuck in the past and need some revamping to reflect the newest upgrades to Facebook's layout. Many changes are quietly rolled out and go unnoticed by page admins. Few people keep up with ... [Read More]
The Photo Strip: Facebook’s Most Underused Free Ad
June 13th by
Many brands trick out their Facebook pages with flashy apps while ignoring some of the most valuable (and free!) tools available. Case in point: the often-neglected photo strip that came as part of the new Facebook Pages ... [Read More]
iPhoneography Apps To Check Out! Part 1
June 3rd by
My previous post about smartphone apps for graphic designers got some great reactions, well- most of the reaction was like, "Hey, this stuff is all for the iPhone... arghh!". So I am dedicating this post, and the series to ... [Read More]
Color and Inspiration with… Red
May 13th by
This post is a recurring theme around specific colors and how they inspire the visual landscapes online, in print, on the screen and practically any place you can imagine. In the past 3 posts I explored Blue, Pink and ... [Read More]
Create Content More Interactive Than a Game Show
May 11th by
Like a game show that constantly has an audience reaching for a buzzer, the right content convinces readers to be responsive and interactive with the message. With powerful phraseology and elegant typography, intriguing ... [Read More]
Design Trends: A Kinder, Gentler Logo
April 12th by
When Gap unveiled it's newest logo design last October, people hated it. "This is the worst idea Gap has ever had", one Facebook fan wrote. Gap reverted back to it's old logo after just one week. Major brands have had some ... [Read More]
Diagnosing Infographic Bipolarity: Manic & Depressive Fails
April 7th by
As a designer, tasks are often received in bundles: boring details, dense statistics, errant information, and another individual’s opinion on how the resulting infographic should look. Sometimes, this is compounded by a ... [Read More]
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