Jan
25

Creativity in branding and identity is something that makes one really appreciate the creativity and ingenuity of the design industry. More so, great logo work inspires us (and hopefully you) to step up our game and try and refine our work. Websites like LogoPond and LogoMoose showcase tons of great logos that are there for your viewing pleasure. One look through these galleries is sure to jump start your creative engine.
Knowing this, I’ve gone ahead and compiled a solid list of 30 great logos from these various sites. These are just a few of the great logos in these galleries and I’d love to see your own work you’ve done or any other suggested sites and logos.
Feel free to comment away and enjoy!
Dec
12
We all have those trusted resources that we turn to. Books on topics ranging from business, cooking, art, or other sources of inspiration. The ones with the well-worn covers and the broken spines. With all of the information available to us via the internet, there’s nothing like thumbing through a familiar book and flipping to the exact page you need to see.
Hit the jump below to see my top 5 design books complete w/ pics, book details and more! *All prices based off Amazon.com
Nov
16

Client: Cantina Lounge
Date: July 2008
Special Features: To-Go menu features a double parallel fold.
hit the jump for more photos!
Nov
8

Just a quick note here to showcase one of our newest Twitter Backgrounds to be designed. Kim Masoner (@beachcleanup), of Saveourbeach.org, needed a background to spruce up her plain ol’ Twitter BG, and to help put out her information in a more stylish way. She wanted to incorporate an image similar to that of her avatar (sandy beach, footprints, waves) and also wanted to layout her contact info and bio in a much more stylish way. After a few revisions, some tweaks, and a couple of discussions, we were able to get Kim a background that we are proud of, and she is thrilled with!
I did try to change my bg and paid a small amt, but was never able to upload it….so I’m tickled pink with my new bg. – Kim Masoner, Founder of Saveourbeach.org
We’re happy too Kim and we look forward to seeing you at a future beach cleanup!
Jun
19

Client: The Flashbulb Group, Inc
Date: July 2008
Jun
19

Client: C4 Litho
Date: December 2008
Jun
19
Advent Visual business cards
Filed Under Design, Photography, Portfolio | Comments
Client: Advent Visual
Date: April 2009
Special Features: Custom spot UV and metallic ink.
May
14

Client: Cal Poly Pomona, ASCE club
Date: March 2009
Photography by The Flashbulb Group.
More photos after the jump.
Mar
19

In the time it take to count to 3, you may have either successfully sold your potential client, or lost them amidst the crowd of your competitors.
Tic. Tock.
Tic. Tock.
Tic. Tock.
Three seconds.
That’s all you’ve really got to make the sale.
Source: The Irresistible Offer: How to Sell Your Product or Service in 3 Seconds or Less (Amazon Link)
I read this great post on Design Sojurn and was immediately struck by that phrase which was the premise of their post. As a designer, it is my job to create visually impacting work that engages the viewer and captures their attention. The writers over at Design Sojurn made a list of how they think you can successfully capture your market’s attention and I think it’s pretty darn good:
1) Create a Unique Design Identity
2) Strategic Designs that Communicate
3) Only Winning Designs may Apply
4) Not Just a Wow Factor, but a Meaningful Wow Factor
5) Consistency is the Key to Prosperity
This is a great list, but I’d like to add a couple more bullets to that list.
Hit the jump to find out what they are!









