Articles Index
Milky Way
When you wish upon a star, it could be in the Milky Way. Little stars connect the lines in this nice decorative font by Anke Arnold.
GF Ordner Normal and Inverted
Label me font happy with this grungy font that looks like those old plastic labels you punched out a letter at a time.
Monstroula and Monstroula Shadow
Neat, readable display font comes in regular and shadow styles. Mac and Windows versions available.
Galaxy Gauge 21-in-One Desktop Publishing Ruler
This ruller is a handy tool with precision measurements and a multitude of useful features. Galaxy Gauge is a great companion to a desktop publishing software toolbox.
PageFocus
PageFocus creates attractive, interactive forms with databases as well as brochures, greeting cards, labels, and presentations. Has easy-to-use but powerful drawing tools.
602Pro PC SUITE 2001
For those needing Microsoft Office compatibility and the ability to work with photo albums, this free office suite delivers basic features for free.
greenstreet Publisher 3
Discover an inexpensive, but capable alternative to Microsoft Publisher.
RagTime Solo
For Mac and PC home users, this package offers a true page layout and publishing solution without the cost of the major desktop publishing programs.
Galaxy Gauge ColorMap 4-in-1 Design Tool
Useful way to accurately assess how printed CMYK colors will look and a great tool that makes it easy to select good color combinations.
Gizmo, Gizmo Bold, Gizmo Shade
Gizmo looks like paperclips bent into the shape of letters and numbers to me. Read review. Download free normal, bold, and outline fonts in Mac and Windows format.
MonsterParty
Fans of classic monster movies and modern horror flicks will recognize these characters.
iLL oCtoBer 98
There are a few different characters from the earlier iLL oCtoBer. Get skulls, witches, devils, bats, and black cats in a simple, modern cut-out style.
iLL oCtoBer
Not just pumpkins and scary faces, but that too, in a simple, cut-out style.
Gargoyles de France
Get a free Halloween dingbat font featuring grotesquely wierd and wonderful gargoyle-like creatures.
Design Rules for Letterheads by Roger Walton
How many ways are there to design letterhead? More than you might think. And while there may be no hard and fast rules for how you design it, there are some rules and guidelines that will help you create hardworking letterheads that look great. Design Rules for Letterheads is a nice primer for anyone wanting to create their first letterhead or looking for new ideas in letterhead design.
Design it Yourself Logos, Letterheads, & Business Cards
I recommend Design it Yourself Logos, Letterheads, & Business Cards by Chuck Green for small business owners and other non-designers tasked with creating an identity system for their business or organization. For designers, it is also a valuable addition to your own design reference library.
Freebooter Script
It's a fancy script font with swooshes and swirls that is still quite readable. Alternate characters add variety and can enhance readability with some letter combinations.
Pumpkinese
Not particularly exciting but it is readable. Informal script letters are reversed out of a pumpkin shape.
GroovyGhosties
Write a ghostly message with this font.
The Desktop Publisher's Idea Book
The Desktop Publisher's Idea Book is recommended reading for new desktop publishers, SOHO business owners, club newsletter publishers, and novice or experienced designers who want a creative boost.
Skullz
There's more here than just a skull and crossbones, although there are several of those to choose from. Download the free Halloween dingbat font, Skullz.
Scriptina Font
Add a sweeping flourish to logos and simple headlines with this script typeface that includes some alternate characters for variety. Get the Scriptina font.
Before & After Magazine
Before & After magazine is an evergreen design periodical that delivers practical solutions and realistic design projects with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.
Avery Poster Kit #2724
Easily design and print 18" x 24" posters on any inkjet or laser printer using the DesignPro 5.0 Sign Edition software, special label paper, and poster backing material. Make posters for home, parties, garage sales, and small business use. Use the Avery Poster Kit #2724 or other sign and poster kits.
The Non-Designer's Type Book
Read it, learn it, and refer to it often. Set type like a pro with the easy-to-understand tips and tutorials in Robin Williams' The Non-Designer's Type Book.