One of the most important tools in your graphic design arsenal is a good portfolio. This is the best of the best of all the work you’ve done for clients, school and practice. But what’s all that work worth if

With unemployment still running rampant, a lot of folks have opted to go back to school rather than compete for jobs. But university fees are climbing, too, and not everyone has the luxury of opting out of the work force

Feeling lonely this Valentine season? Feb. 14 doesn’t have to be all about chocolate, a significant other and an overpriced restaurant. Rather, take a moment to appreciate all the things you love – it will likely be cheaper. Off the

Recently, I’ve sent out a lot of cards — thank you, sympathy, birthdays and congratulations. Most of those times, I dug into my trusty box of all-purpose cards, searching for appropriate ones. They didn’t always match my or the recipients’

My procrastinating self finally accepted that the holidays are in full swing when I heard Trans-Siberian Orchestra in a salon last week. If you’re also behind on including the holidays in your marketing efforts, don’t despair: There are a few days

The holidays can be a stressful time. Stores are mobbed, and people are angry when they should be jolly. Here are some unique graphic design-influenced gift ideas for your geeky friends – or yourself – that you don’t have to

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the usual stuff: my family, my friends, the roof over my head and a day without a hairball offering from my cat. I don’t trust myself to write about my favorite holiday without getting

Productivity software is generally described as software that makes businesses (or people) more productive. Simple and self-explanatory. But each niche profession (or personality) has a unique set of tasks that productivity software can automate or otherwise make more efficient.

By Jason Moore

In my last post about typography I talked about taking in all of the interesting design elements that can be found all around us in this visual world of ours and incorporate that inspiration into our own work.

By Jason Moore

When approaching a new design project, you need to ask yourself three important questions. After your target audience receives your materials — whether a postcard, a brochure, a flyer or even your business card — what do you