First, let me start off by saying that I am not endorsed by Adobe (at least not yet). I am an avid Adobe fan but I’m analyzing this from a third-party perspective. Adobe Photoshop CS3 was released in the spring of 2007 and very much anticipated by people around the world. But is this new upgrade really worth the price? In this article, we’ll examine the new features of Photoshop CS3 and whether or not you should spend the money to upgrade. First, the new features: Continue reading
Logo Branding Success
Hopefully by now you have designed a creative and effective logo yourself or chosen a logo design company that came through for you with just the right logo (if not, read our guide to choosing a logo design company). Either way, you now have a logo design for your company or organization, now what? Continue reading
Graphic Design – The Four Essentials
Have you ever started a graphic design project for a client before you had all the details and agreed on all the terms? Unfortunately, you’re not alone. One of the biggest mistakes made by designers is starting on the design before being completely informed. Before you start your next project without all of the information, consider these four graphic design essentials: Continue reading
Custom 404 Error Page – Increasing Your Web Traffic
According to a recent poll, only 23% of visitors that encounter a 404 page make a second attempt to find the missing page. That means 77% of visitors that encounter a 404, leave your web site, (probably never to return again). By creating a custom 404 page, you can increase visitor retention and help them find what they couldn’t find the first time. Continue reading
Website Validation – Making Your Creative Site More Effective
Web site validation is one of the hidden secrets of effective web design. Even though validation has been around for a long time and readily available, it is under utilized. Part of the reason is that when you start to design your creative site, the last thing on your mind is: does my site validate? Somewhere along the way of designing graphics, layout and content, we say goodbye to html standards and hello to whatever looks good in our web browser. So before we go any further, let’s make sure we understand what validation is. Continue reading
Logo Simplicity – The Common Trait of All Good Logo Designs
When it comes down to the best logos, they all share one thing in common: logo simplicity. Logo simplicity usually results in a one-color simple design that is easily readable, reproducible and scalable. Learn how to make Creative & Effective Logo Designs if you haven’t already. Here we are going to focus on making simple logo designs that will compete with the best branded companies. Continue reading
Choosing a Logo Design Company – Nine Qualities of the Best Logo Design Firms
Your logo. Your letterhead. Your business cards. Your marketing. They all represent you and your business. Appropriately designed, they will communicate to your customers that your company is reputable, reliable, and professional. Your company image depends on a quality logo design that is unique and memorable. Your logo is the foundation of your brand. Continue reading
Stained Screen Merges with Johnny Flash Productions
StainedScreen.com, an online retailer of custom thematic graphics has merged with Johnny Flash Productions. Founded in 2005 by John Falke, StainedScreen.com quickly became a popular stop for church’s looking for cutting edge creativity for their ministry. As part of the merger, Johnny Flash Productions is making the graphics from StainedScreen.com available through Worship House Media, an online retailer of church media. Continue reading