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Stumbled across this recently. MyHexColor wants to sell you a color for $1. Not just any color. Your color. Created by Damien van Holten and Bart Veraart, the site is a project aimed at "exploring what colors mean to people." ... Read Full Post
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:08:33 +0000
While working on some paper definitions I ran across a series of useful PDF files provided at The Paper Mill Store . One of those PDF files is The Envelopery . It's an 11 page document devoted to just about anything you need to know about envelopes. Focused on US envelopes, it covers postal requirements, standard sizes, custom envelopes, and lots of charts and illustrations of various envelopes. Nice reference to have. ... Read Full Post
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:07:03 +0000
Ever wondered just what kind of information should be in a style guide? Here's an in-depth view of Designing Style Guidelines for Brands and Websites ( Smashing Magazine ). This is a ... Read Full Post
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:07:27 +0000
You may have learned the principles of design such as alignment, balance, and white space but here's different approach: Ten principles for good design .
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:16:14 +0000
I love dingbat fonts but I was noticing the other day that the ones I currently have installed are rather weak (there's really only so much you can do with WingDings!). Here are 10 Free and Useful Dingbats selected by Designer Daily. Quick, how many of the Ding Maps can you identify? ... Read Full Post
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:58:15 +0000
In response to an earlier blog post about �" Portfolio Contents: Can You Use Material From Former Employers? " Alison asks, "If I write an original article for an employer's edit test, can I keep that article for use in my writing portfolio?" ... Read Full Post
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:25:56 +0000
Ah, these are so cute. I missed this when first posted at Colorburned back in February. It's a collection of 22 Fantastic Animal Character Tutorials for Illustrator . Hard to pick a favorite but I think I'm partial to the little snail . A fun way to learn Illustrator or improve your vector drawing skills.
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:53:32 +0000
You've probably seen fliers posted on laundry mat walls, telephone poles, or on bulletin boards tucked into nooks at grocery stores or some restaurants. They have these little tear off tabs, usually with a phone number to call about the posted job or an item for sale. But not all fliers are trying to sell you something. Consider these: Useless Fliers and Useless fliers that put a smile on your face and Funny Fliers (free to download). ... Read Full Post
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:35:17 +0000
Last week I was looking for some photo paper to print up some small posters. Digging around in my printer supply cabinet I found a package of canvas cloths for inkjet printers. Don't remember when or why I bought this pack but I'd never used it. So, what the heck, I stuck them in the printer to try out. I like 'em. This particular pack was Office Depot brand 8.5x11 canvas. But canvas for inkjets comes in many sizes and styles including cut sheets and rolls ( compare prices ). ... Read Full Post
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:17 +0000
Inspiration Lab has high praise for the book Boxed and Labeled . "I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's probably the best packaging book out there, how about that?! It has quickly become a fave in my HUGE collection of books even though I am not a packaging designer myself." Take a look. ... Read Full Post
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:47:48 +0000