Back to It
In this climate, there have been many ways to describe the attempt of getting back to ‘normal’. We’ve called it ‘re-opening’, ‘easing back in’, and ‘back-to-it’ (my personal favorite). I have learned so much during the shelter-in-place experience. One thing I learned was REST. It had been a long time since my mind took in […]
What works best for you? Print vs. Digital
In your line of business, what works best for you? In a hyper digital age where print almost comes across as an archaic means of communicating, I believe it comes down to a very personal and analyzed choice. I am a person who LOVES print! I like how paper feels in my hand, I like […]
Company Logo
What does your logo say about you and your company? Is it a strong and accurate representation? Is it still current and relevant to your marketplace? Send me a copy and let me review it. (Contact form at bottom right of this page) Found this on Webify Websites and thought it was VERY interesting!
Friday Font Fun
It’s #FridayFontFun – what is your favorite font? Do you like decoration, bold, italics, minimalist, traditional? My three favorites are: #Trajan Pro #Impact and #Adobe Garamond Pro
Creative Marketing for You
2014 is fast approaching. Business is heading into the holiday season with excitement and high hopes. Everyone from retail to non profit organizations have a message to share. Perhaps it is one to promote business or one to sell a product? It could be as simple as sharing thanks or to wish a holiday season. […]
Never Give Up
I just returned from a place and event that holds a special place in my heart. It’s called Camp Sweeney and it’s a summer camp specifically for children who live with Type I diabetes. They attend for three weeks and are surrounded by a full staff of counselors, doctors, and other children who live with […]
Pick a Color… Any Color
In college, my boss at the Print Shop gave me this book-thingy. It was a Pantone color chart book. When I first began to work in design, I quickly learned what a VITAL tool it is to have in your graphic design tool box. This book-o-magical-colors is one of my favorite tools. It assists printers […]
Planning makes perfect
When I am designing websites, my clients know that I spend a great deal of time behind the computer, but that is not where I start. One of the key roles in developing a website is SMART PLANNING. When mapping out a website, the most important job is to make sure your site is well […]
Facebook Picture Cheat Sheet
Facebook has been a wonderful platform to share photographs. I know I look forward to seeing many. However, what people don’t realize is that when they upload a photo – FB will default it to fit but that might cut off a face, fingers, or that beautiful sunset that was the entire reason you wanted […]
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