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A new Mississippi flag for a new Mississippi

I’ve never been a fan of Mississippi’s state flag. The confederate symbol in the top corner has no present relevance to the state and limits the state’s potential.

Typography Happy Holidays

Holiday Greetings for Typographers

Oldstyle holiday messages can no longer be justified and there’s no need for a Courier to share these. These Modern, bold pixels say, “I have character.” Made with Helvetica, Avenir, and Bebas Neue.

aaron draplin

Aaron Draplin Takes On a Logo Design Challenge

Most logos aren’t designed in fifteen minutes, but most designers aren’t Aaron Draplin.

2015 Design and Development Trends

Ten Web Design/Development Trends for 2015

Design trends come and go. Many design trends are useful and beneficial while others are purely form over function. These are some design trends I expect during 2015.

Pantone Color of the Year 2015

Marsala: Pantone Color of the Year 2015

Marsala is the Pantone color of the year for 2015, and the shade color experts believe will be reflected in fashion, home decor and graphic and industrial design trends next year.

An Open Letter to Governor Phil Bryant

I try to keep politics off my blog, this is a historic situation for Mississippi. As a gay businessman in Mississippi, I feel it is imperative that I make my voice heard and record my feelings.

Google Mobile Web

Google to Penalize Non Mobile-Friendly Sites?

Today, Google announced they are tagging sites that are mobile friendly. It’s very likely this change could affect your search engine rankings.

Let’s Talk About Spec Work

There’s no such thing as cheap logos or websites. It will cost you in the end. Here are reasons to avoid spec work at all costs.

How Your Brain Sees a Logo

Infographic: How Your Brain Sees a Logo

In a matter of milliseconds, a logo can trigger visceral and emotional responses. Science suggests a logo can also trigger behavioral change and tells us that logos — and the brands behind them — can activate parts of your brain in profound ways.

Mobile is now. Is your business ready?

In the last year, there has been a 67% increase in global mobile Internet use. Your online customer is interfacing with your brand and business through a mobile phone or tablet. Your online presence should take that into account.