Got a party coming up?  Consider a A WANTED poster invite for a western-themed party or make one as a gag gift.

Image © J. Bear; licensed to About.com

Which is better, serif or sans serif? Is one more legible than the other? Is one better on screen or in print than the other? There are arguments for and against each one, some of which are touched on very lightly in this article on choosing body copy type. Some of these arguments, along with many others you may have heard, are debunked in Which Are More Legible: Serif or Sans Serif Typefaces? (alexpoole.info; 2008). Alex addresses the issue again in a March 2012 post, Fighting bad typography research.

Choosing Fonts

• The Psychology of Fonts
• Classic Sans Serifs Give Your Print Projects a Crisp, Clean Appearance
• Classic Serif Fonts Give Your Print Projects a Timeless Beauty and Legibility (or, do they?)
• What is the Best Way to Choose or Mix 'n Match Fonts?

What's your preference, and why? Do you ever have to deal with clients who are set on serif or sans serif when you feel it's not the appropriate choice for a project?

Image © J. Bear; licensed to About.com

It's true for many fields -- you need experience to get a job but you need a job to get experience. Starting as an intern or in an entry level position can be the experience and the job you need as a springboard to something even better. Here's how to start that design job or internship search.

Getting Started in Desktop Publishing or Design:

• Most Common Ways to Get Desktop Publishing Training
• Start a Desktop Publishing or Graphic Design Business
• Why Everyone Needs to Know Desktop Publishing

Image source: dave at morguefile.com

Here's a brand new set of candy bar wrapper templates. This Congratulations and two Happy Birthday styles fit around a 1.55 oz Hershey's bar. Use them as-is or open in Publisher and add some personalization such as names or dates.  Two of the templates use free fonts and a download link is provided so you can get the right look.