January 26th, 2012 Posted in Tips & Tools | No Comments »
Online storage has revolutionized the way we work, live, and do business. Where we once had to cart around floppy disks (or later, USB flash drives) we now can store data in the cloud. Over the past year services such as Dropbox have brought online storage into small businesses and homes, and we are finding new ways to use it almost daily. When you are working on a website with other people, online storage offers lot of benefits. Let’s take a look at a few.
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January 23rd, 2012 Posted in Showcase, Web design | 2 Comments »
When you are designing a site for a small company (and especially if you are designing a site for a large company) it can be challenging to get across the personality of the team. Sites exist to serve a function, but people often want to know who works there and what they are like. This is especially true of small startups who want to prove that they are not as corporate and dull as the typical companies in the industry, they often want to show off their quirky, interesting and different style.
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January 16th, 2012 Posted in Tips & Tools | 3 Comments »
As designers, we always have to question why a certain visual look is popular. This is not so we necessarily copy it, but if something becomes popular, it must resonate with a large audience. One excellent way to examine designs with mass appeal is to look at popular WordPress themes. In this post we will analyze some of the most downloaded and popular WordPress themes .
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January 12th, 2012 Posted in Graphic Design, Tips & Tools | 5 Comments »
Regardless of your job industry or type, you need a well-designed business card, one that is appropriate for your trade. A business reflects your skills, professionalism and attracts clients and customer. Therefore it is absolutely vital to have a business card that brings more clients not turn them away. Keep the seven sins of business card design listed below in mind when you design or have a business card designed for your business. Avoid these seven pitfalls, and you are well on your way to creating an unforgettable business card.
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