Category: Logo
From The Design Desk | What ever happened to the Monogram?
A custom monogram or crest used to be a symbol of royalty or the wealthy elite. So what changed? Back in high school, I went to a Renaissance Festival with some friends, and one of …
From the Design Desk: Logo Problems at the White House?
Here’s a trivia question for you White House afficionados out there: Which side of the White House is depicted on the $20 Bill? If you answered the North-facing side, you’d be correct, at least since …
Marketing Mojo: Hit the Road – Vehicle Graphics to Fit Your Budget
When I was in high school, a friend of mine had a horrible old light blue 1980’s Toyota Tercel Hatchback that we called the “Rat”. Both doors had been replaced with mismatched red paint, and …
From the Design Desk: The Designer’s Arsenal – Finding the Right Tool for the Job
Kleenex, Band-Aids, Q-Tips, and Post-Its. What do all these products have in common? Well, technically, it’s not the what the products have in common – it’s the brand. All of these are brand names that …
From the Design Desk: Designing the Perfect Business Card
Business Cards are really the bread and butter of graphic design. They are among the simplest things we do, but for as commonplace as business cards are, they are one of a small business’ most …
Marketing Mojo: Common Signage Mistakes to Avoid
If you’ve ever started a new business, moved into a new office, or planned for a large event or trade show, you know that signage is sometimes the very last thing you think of in …
From the Design Desk: Pick your own Pantone?
Pantone announced their 2016 Color of the Year in December – and for the first time ever, they actually chose two colors together. Serenity and Rose Quartz – a pale, cool blue and a light …
From the Design Desk: A New Year, a New Logo?
Click through full full infographic For many people, a new year is a chance to reinvent themselves – getting in shape, changing habits or trying out a new look. We are constantly striving as individuals …
From the Design Desk: Graphic Design & the Movies – A Muggle’s Dream
As a huge movie buff, one of the aspects of film that I find fascinating is all the work that goes on behind the scenes to create a truly immersive experience for the viewers. Costuming, …
From the Design Desk: The Symbol for a Cause
If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have seen the posts about a new tradition to trick-or-treating: the Teal Pumpkin. The idea behind the campaign, which was founded last year by Food Allergy Research …