Harry Potter
As we all know, Harry Potter has been very well marketed. Everywhere you turn you see something that represents Harry Potter. The books themselves, the characters, the style of clothing, even the language; all of these are instantly identifiable as belonging to the Harry Potter universe. And not just with the younger generation. Yes, they play the largest fan roll, but high-schoolers,...
Read MoreAhh! What does all of this mean?
Have you ever tried to work with printers? You put together a file that you think looks GREAT, send it off to the printer and all of a sudden there are things ‘wrong’ with your beautiful piece of art! What?!?!?? Why? You ask them and before you know it you are in the middle of a conversation involving words like CMYK, bleeds and spot colors. Then they start talking paper. How does 80lb...
Read MoreInspiration
Here is a short list of things that inspire me. If you ever get into a rut, try these out. I’m sure one of these ideas will help. If not, at last you will have fun. Buy a new packet of markers Call me crazy, but one of my favorite things is your typical 8 pack of markers. The tips are still pointy, the colors are still bright and clean and it’s almost like the marker is just waiting for...
Read MoreDesigners are Designers
I’ve recently realized that no matter what line of work you are in, if you are a creative person, design things excite you. Interior, graphic, web; it doesn’t matter. We all seem to follow the same rules. What colors look best? Where should we place different elements either in a room or on a page in order to make whatever we are working on look its best. Color swatches, carpet swatches,...
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