Design

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.

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.

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.