What Makes a Great Logo?
Logos are the centerpiece of a company’s brand image. The quality of a logo will give the impression to the consumer how much a brand means to the company. An effective logo can hel...
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How to Create a Facebook Fan Page, Step-by-Step
With the popularity of Facebook still rising, more and more business are looking to connect with their potential clients through Facebook. Every business should have their own Faceboo...
Borders Bookstore closing and what it means for graphic designers
Today is a sad day in downtown Boston. As I was heading into work I saw workers hanging a Borders bookstore closing sign. Boston is still suffering the huge gaping hole that once was...
Top 10 Websites Every Designer Should Bookmark
This is just my own personal top 10 list for design in general. There is no order to the list and I get no financial gain from anyone on the list (but please, feel free to send me som...
Stop using a free email for your business
I always think twice when, in business, someone gives me an aol or gmail email address. There are usually 3 reasons why people do this: 1. Not technically inclined – these people a...
The one thing a designer needs to design well — Your Resume
In my time as a graphic designer I’ve seen many a resume and I have to say about 70% of them to put it bluntly, sucked. Any resume that was designed in (shutter) Microsoft Word were...
When should a designer redesign their website?
You made this awesome site back in 2006, everything is up to code. You got some rockin’ portfolio pieces and your feeling pretty good about the situation. So when should a designe...
Is Print Design Dead?
This is kind of a sensitive subject for me. I’m in a dying industry, they are announcing giants in my field falling, practically everyday. You see, I’m a newspaper designer. When ...