Archive for the ‘Color’ Category
It’s nearing the end of February and this designer is in need of some fresh color palettes! When choosing these spring palettes, I immediately thought of using shades of yellow and green. And if you’ve ever worked with me on a project, you know I always find a way to sneak green into a palette. I absolutely love the color green – any and all shades of it. It’s one of those colors that just speaks to me.
So, below are my choices of spring color palettes (which you’ll see all include a shade of green): (more…)
Tags: Color, spring
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You might think these words would be music to every designer’s ears. But this process can sometimes be a little stressful in making sure that no detail is overlooked.
Below are the steps that I use when prepping files for print: (more…)
Tags: Color, designer, file format, print, printer, proofread, resolution
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I decided to do something a little different with the blog today and give a little insight into the designers at O’Neill Communications. Our three designers are Nancy, myself and Brandon. Nancy O’Neill is the Creative Director, I’m the Assistant Creative Director and Brandon is the Director of Digital Communications.
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Tags: client, Color, designer, inspiration
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How many times have you been asked if you like something and you say “looks great!” when you’re really thinking “BURN IT!?” I think it’s happened to everyone. It’s not easy to tell someone that you don’t love everything about their work.
Here are some thoughts to keep in mind when the inevitable question “How does this look?” comes up: (more…)
Tags: constructive criticism, feedback, project, tips
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Getting a new client is an exciting experience for any designer. Everything is fresh and exciting! I’ve compiled 10 basic questions to ask all clients so that the shiny, new project actually stays shiny AND new. (more…)
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I have a confession – until recently I’ve had a love/hate relationship with logo designs. Coming up with the perfect one can seem like an overwhelming process. There are so many possible directions to go in! Do I want to work just with type or include a graphic? And don’t even get me started on choosing the colors! (more…)
Tags: concepts, design, feedback, logo, tips
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