As a nod to Memorial Day I'd like to dig up some great old American military propaganda posters. You'll instantly think of the Uncle Sam poster or Rosie the Riveter. That's a testament not only to...
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Like correct spelling and grammar, there are certain details in typography that make you look polished and professional instead of sloppy and amateurish. While it’s easy to run a spell check it...
Last time we talked about type on business cards in Part 1, the ideas were pretty basic. Choose a distinctive font; use the different type styles from one big-family font; and use type at...
In honor of the Maker Faire this weekend, and all the DIY, crafty, garage-born businesses that will be selling wares, I’d like to take a moment to talk about stickers. Yes, stickers. Stickers are...
Since today is Bike to Work Day I thought it would be a good moment to take a look at some fun posters, invitations and ephemera using bikes. In the late 1800s two technologies were developing at...
While spring is traditionally the season for weddings, fall is becoming more and more popular. With that in mind there are a lot of DIY brides out there right now trolling the wedding blogs...
[caption id="attachment_18840" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Eryka Quintero "][/caption] It can be a jungle out there when you own your own business. Eryka Quintero boldly entered that...
With Cinco de Mayo fast approaching it seemed like a good time to look at traditional Mexican motifs as a jumping off point for inspiration. Any of these themes can be mined for invitations and...
[caption id="attachment_18610" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Image via Flickr user FlyingSinger."][/caption] Tomorrow is Earth Day. You may wonder what graphic design has to do with...