Graphic Design Posts

Technology Trend: Adobe Creative Cloud

For web designers and developers, using cloud-based software has become the norm. Our days are spent creating Google Docs, sifting through DropBox, screen-sharing for collaboration and Skyping on client calls. One of the design community’s longtime tools, Adobe Creative Suite, has ascended into the cloud with their new software, Adobe Creative Cloud. This is a […]

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When is a one-page website a good option for a website?

Single-page websites can be a great solution for small businesses and clients with modest budgets. These types of websites display content on a single page, giving users a unique experience by encouraging vertical scrolling rather than clicking through to interior pages. Today, we’ll explore the benefits and risks associated with developing a single-page website, as […]

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Sketch your way to user experience success

The well-known adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” means a lot when it comes to planning a website. In his book Sketching User Experience, UX guru Bill Buxton wrote that sketching “does not represent a refined proposal, but rather simply suggests a tentative concept.” It’s the freedom, energy, and minimal detail of simple […]

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Web design: How do you decide on a typeface?

There are a variety of font options available these days, but how do you choose the right one? When making type decisions for your website, it’s important to consider readability, pairing, kerning, and more. Readability Avoid using a small font size for the main sections of website copy. Aim to keep your text between 12 […]

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QR Codes: Fad or here to stay?

An example QR Code. What is a QR Code? QR Codes (Quick Response Codes) have been around since 1994, believe it or not. The Toyota subsidiary Denso Wave used QR Codes to track vehicles during the manufacturing process. During the past few years, they have become popular among advertisements and marketing campaigns. What do you […]

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