Should You Follow Web Design Trends?
You may not be old enough to remember the trend of animated glitter type and prancing glitter unicorn gifs but they were there and they were way too popular. Much…
Why Some Web Designers are Better Than Others
So, you hired a web designer and it was a disaster! It might be something you did or didn’t do but it might be the fault of the designer. While…
Web Design Problems: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
Web design is essential to every business. There are some incredible web designers out there. both as freelancers and members of design studios, they create wondrous sites out of little…
Requests for Free Work: Does it Work?
Everybody says economic times are tough… unless they say things are improving. The increase in startups show that business via the internet is booming, yet many of these startups fail…
Why Are Iconic Corporate Logos Being Redesigned?
It seems that everyone is on the logo change bandwagon. Why are so many companies choosing now to change logos that are no older than their teenage customers? It seems that not…
Why You Need to Learn About Motion Graphics
If you’re a fan of the show Mad Men or have seen the opening, then you’ve seen a motion graphic. Motion graphics were all the rage in the 1960s (hence the…
Create Amazing Infographics Almost Instantly!
Infographics have become the key to all presentations. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and when trying to convey a message to an audience or customer, there’s…
A Crash Course in Color Theory for Non-Creatives
Color is a sight and emotion-based element. If you want to keep your brand strong and work well with a design project, it pays to know why color has so…
As a web or graphic designer, you know that content is king. While most clients have specific designs in mind and provide the graphics, there are times when you need…
Is It Best To Be The First To Market: Innovate Or Wait?
Is it better to innovate or wait for a competitor to be the first to market, learn from their mistakes and then try to take a market share? That’s the…
Innovate, Don’t Imitate: Design for Success!
Comedians who used to do impressions of politicians and celebrities would be the first to say, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” They said it so they wouldn’t be…
You’re Finally Online. Now What? Marketing, Social Media And Mobile Marketing
When I speak to students about business, I always make sure to point out that they just can’t sit by the phone and wait for the calls from prospective clients…