Tag: Design
Healthy Habits for Creatives
Designers Share How They Stay Inspired Stess Ringold | Graphic Designer It seems like there has been a renewed focus on the importance of mental health and wellness, especially because of the pandemic and the …
Is Paint Dead?
Customizing Your Workspace is easier than ever with wall graphics. Nik Rivera | Sign Specialist Whether you are moving into a new space or are trying to give your current space a fresh new look, …
A New Approach to Marketing
The way we connect with our customers is changing – so how do we change with it? Broadway musicals have always been a big influence on my interests and tastes since I was a little …
A Picture Worth The Words
A Picture Worth the Words How to choose the right images or illustrations for your campaigns My uncle is a photographer, and when it was his turn to host family holidays, he always made sure …
Keeping In TOUCH | Avoid Contributing to Online Fatigue with Direct Mail
In the past two weeks, I’ve had two book clubs and family game night over Zoom, online hangouts with friends over Discord two or three times a week, watched a live talk show broadcast over …
Mixed Messaging | When Good Intentions in Advertising Miss the Mark
Everybody loves a good sappy commercial that tugs on your heartstrings, makes you feel warm and fuzzy, or provokes a genuine emotional response. They usually pop up around holidays or special broadcast events like the …
Inspiration Versus Recreation
I worked for a number of years at a Blockbuster Video. I have a very visual memory, so after a few years of reshelving the sections, I got to the point that I could identify …
Design Insight | From the Books of Babes
Surprising Design Insights from Great Children’s Books I was always an avid reader as a child. I loved books and to this day I can still fondly remember the books that meant the most to …
From The Design Desk | Pantone’s New Color Heroes
Pantone introduces 294 New PMS Colors with a team of superheros I remember being amazed that at one point in human history, we did not have a word for the color blue. I had to …
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 …