Pantone Spot Color Guides
Friday November 26, 2004
The day after Thanksgiving traditionally marks the start of the Holiday Shopping Season here in the US. For a less than typical holiday gift, you might consider putting a swatch ... Read More
Yard Signs
Thursday November 18, 2004
A familiar sign during election time and used by realtors, yard signs do more than just make a political statement, small businesses can use them as an inexpensive means of ... Read More
I Hope You Never Have Clients Like These...
Wednesday November 17, 2004
Found via Foreword, a Book Design Blog, Clientopia's Top 20 Stupid Client Quotes is a fun read. Some are especially appropriate for designers, such as
"CLIENT: "Could you forward me my ... Read More
You Are a Creative Person
Monday November 15, 2004
Don't sell yourself short. You're more creative than you think you are. You just have to turn your thinking around, put yourself into a creative state of mind, the right ... Read More
Ding, Ding, Dingbats
Sunday November 14, 2004
I've long been a fan of dingbat fonts. And right now with all my clip art CDs packed away out of reach during remodeling I've come to rely on these ... Read More
Make a Template Your Own
Thursday November 11, 2004
I was working on a newsletter last night, starting from scratch. I fiddled around with setting up columns, adjusting margins, and choosing fonts but didn't get very far. Newsletters can ... Read More
When Colors Touch
Tuesday November 9, 2004
In my home remodeling project one of the steps involves hiding the seams or gaps where two pieces of drywall meet. I use a special paper tape and a white ... Read More
Bringing Order to Chaos
Monday November 8, 2004
I often use a parking lot analogy when talking about the principle of alignment. When trying to park my car at a local store this week that analogy came to ... Read More
You Are Cordially Invited...
Sunday November 7, 2004
to view these informal wedding invitation makeovers with a hint of the traditional. In response to our Wedding Invitation Makeover Project , designers took a variety of approaches from the ... Read More
Nisus Writer Express 2.0
Friday November 5, 2004
In the world of alternative word processors, Nisus Writer has been a popular choice on the Mac platform for many years. Although the latest Nisus Writer Express 2.0 is not ... Read More
Happy Birthday
Thursday November 4, 2004
It's my birthday and it's time for the party girl to come out and play again. Free PDF Template - Pin the Ponytail on the Party Girl
New Highway Sign Font
Monday November 1, 2004
Highway signs could be getting a new, more legible look. The US Federal Government has approved the use of the Clearview font by James Montalbane. Typographica: Clearview: A New Typeface ... Read More