Screen printing is everywhere. This relatively inexpensive technique makes bold, beautiful, permanent artwork adhere to many materials. It might be a simple, monochromatic shape or a brilliant mosaic of color. The options are endless. You might own something screen printed but still now know the...
You may not peg yourself as the “creative type,” but the truth is everyone has the potential for creativity. Finding your creative side is just a matter of finding what inspires you to think outside of the box. Finding ways to spark your creativity could...
There is something to be said for the ingenuity of a child’s mind. By encouraging our youth and giving them creative freedom we see what they’re capable of. Some of our everyday products like TV and even the fold in the brown paper bag were...
Companies often outsource their graphic design work. Even creative agencies are increasingly relying on freelance designers to complete projects. That means designers are also becoming entrepreneurs, whether it’s full-time, part-time or side projects. It might sound like fun--and it can be--but it’s a business, nonetheless,...
If you've never searched "blue fox marketing" on the internet, you're in for a treat… especially if you’re a branding and design nerd. Try it out. Go on. Dozens of companies are registered under a variant of the Blue Fox name. However, blue foxes seem especially popular in...
The art of embroidery is prehistoric--really! The oldest known example of this art form was found on the fossil of a hunter from the Cro-Magnon period, around 30,000 BCE, reports Ancient Origins. As time went on embroidery became a symbol of wealth. Today, some people...
When it comes to color, Pantone knows a thing or two. Design firms eagerly await Pantone's color of the year announcement each December. After dispersing throughout the world to discover the which colors are most present in fashion, art, interior design, graphic design, foods, and much...
Sooner or later every company needs to update its brand. Even classic brands that are more than a hundred years old need, at the very least, to occasionally refresh their brand. However, rebranding can be a huge undertaking, consuming many hours and dollars. If done...
Did you know that pink used to be the preferred color for little boys? As Smithsonian magazine reports, parents of boys in 1927 were encouraged to dress them in pink. Meanwhile, parents of baby girls should choose blue because “pink, being a more decided and...
A logo puts a brand’s story and core values in visual form. Creating one takes time, brainstorming and research. Each one has a story. The designer takes on a huge responsibility, considering the final product may represent that brand for years to come. Consumers should recognize...