Advertising that gets the creative juices flowing

Whether you have nice or negative things to say about advertising, it’s an industry that pushes the boundaries of creativity in communication. One of the premier magazines that shows this collective boundary-pushing field is Communication Arts. Every year, the magazine publishes “annuals” that highlight visionary examples of communication, not only in advertising, but also typography, … Continue reading Advertising that gets the creative juices flowing

Thanks for visiting in 2012

Google analytics are great when you’re managing websites or anything to do with tracking online use, visits, or engagement with web content. There’s so much that gets captured and that can be customized the way you want that if you like how statistics can help you do your job better, analytics are a great service/tool. … Continue reading Thanks for visiting in 2012

100 things you need to know about people

I just had a chance to read this book from cover to cover and was amazed at the amount of detail there was in explaining how people see/understand things. The title “100 Things every designer needs to know about people” is pretty clear in explaining what the book is about. While the intention of the … Continue reading 100 things you need to know about people

SMACK-ing communication in the face

I’ve been drinking a glass of Coke at night for the last couple of weeks. The reason? I have 5 two-liter bottles of Coke sitting on my balcony thanks to my cousins who bought them just to get a free stuffed polar bear as part of the deal. Their excuse was that they were doing … Continue reading SMACK-ing communication in the face

Nice to meet you, Roy G. Biv

Today is the last day for February because 2013 doesn’t have a leap year – the next time we get 366 days in a year will be in 2016 and it’ll be on a Monday. At the same time, it’s also the last day of my mini subject for my 2013 photo project on http://eyesee2013.tumblr.com/. … Continue reading Nice to meet you, Roy G. Biv

Respond or die

Things are changing and you might not know it even if it’s you who’s actually caused the change. Haven’t figured it out yet? Just look at what you carry everyday and what most people can’t live without these days. I’m talking about your computer, phone and/or tablet. In the last couple of decades we’ve moved … Continue reading Respond or die

The Age of Social

Who knew getting people to understand social media would be a monumental task? People are tuned into social media when it comes to personal things, like staying in touch with family and friends, and it just makes sense to share articles, news, photos, etc. When it comes to social media for work, it’s a whole … Continue reading The Age of Social

We are designers in one shape or form

In some way or another, you’re probably a designer. We typically think of design as something visual, and in most cases it’s the easiest way to think of this profession. Graphic design, information design, structural design, environmental design, type design, etc… the list goes on. Just look at the picture above – can you believe … Continue reading We are designers in one shape or form