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Here you will find all sorts of interesting tidbits regarding graphic design, website design, and printing. News on the latest website design principles, interesting facts about design, and more can be found in these blog postings. Click on a blog post below to view that specific entry and to view more entries on that subject.
What Is Instructional Design? A Beginner’s Guide
If you’ve ever sat through a training that felt confusing, boring, or like a complete waste of time—you’ve experienced what happens when instructional design isn’t part of the process. On the other hand, when learning feels clear, engaging, and useful, there’s a good...
The Secret Sauce of Great Logo Design
When you think of iconic logos—the swoosh of Nike, the golden arches of McDonald's, or Apple’s bitten fruit—they seem deceptively simple. But behind that simplicity lies a blend of strategic thinking, timeless principles, and intentional design choices that make them...
How Great Packaging Design Creates Lasting Brand Loyalty
Walk into any store — or scroll through any online shop — and you’ll see a sea of products begging for attention. Colors shouting at you. Fonts dancing across labels. Shapes trying to outdo each other. In that chaotic moment, packaging design has one job: make a...
AI and Logo Design
AI logo design tools are shaking things up in the branding world, offering a mix of cool perks and some not-so-great quirks. Let’s start with the good stuff: speed and affordability. Need a logo yesterday? AI can whip up a bunch of options in seconds, which is a...
DIY Website Design: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid
Creating your own website can be an exciting journey, but there are several common pitfalls that can undermine your digital presence. That last thing you want is a redesign immediately after launching due to poor design decisions made when developing your site. Here...
The Importance of a Good Business Card Design
In today's digital age, the humble business card remains a powerful tool for making lasting impressions and fostering professional connections. If well-designed, it can be more than just a piece of paper with contact information; it's a tangible representation of your...
Graphic Design Trends 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, several key graphic design trends are set to shape the digital landscape. Drawing from several design sources online, here are the 5 biggest graphic design trends that will dominate in 2025: 1. AI-Powered Design Artificial intelligence is...
Signs, Signs, Everwhere There’s Signs!
Hey there graphic designers! Let's chat about something that's been on my mind lately … signs! You know, those little pieces of art we often overlook in our daily lives. So, I finally treated myself to a coastal vacation recent and let me tell you, it was a feast for...
Graphic Design and Instructional Design – A Match Made in Virtual Heaven
Graphic Design and instructional design! Hmmm.. what a match! What in the world are we talking about? First of all, let's define instructional design for those who are just learning about this. Instructional design is the process of creating effective learning...
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