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Graphic Design: Logo of the Day

Looking for some graphic design logo inspiration? Well lucky for you, because here is the logo of the day featured on LogoofTheDay.com. This logo was designed by Launchware, a web and software development agency in Bridgewater, Mass. The company wanted a new re-branded identity that was modern, yet unique. They wanted a logo that “causes a viewer to do a double-take and think twice before passing it by”. I love the simplicity and use of negative space, no pun intended! What do you think?

September 18th, 2012|Branding and Identity, Graphic Design|

Top Logo Designs For Inspiration

Logos not only catch the viewers’ visual attention, but also capture the soul of a company into a single, recognizable image. It is for this reason that a logo is so vital to the success of a business. It is not just a single component but a variety of different elements such as color, shapes, texture, and font that can make a logo come to life.

Here are some great examples of logos that stand out from all the rest, as well as other inspirations from graphic designers featured on denzomag.com

Click HERE to see all the logos! Enjoy!

September 11th, 2012|Branding and Identity|

The Evolution Of Photoshop: A Graphic Design Visual

September 6th, 2012|Uncategorized|

Ten Of The Coolest Designed Olympics Posters

The Olympics is a event unlike any other event in which multi-nations are represented and each visual is culturally unique. As a graphic designer, I’m always looking forward to seeing the posters and other marketing material that are designed to reflect the hosting city and still capture the essence of the world. Here is a link I found on Lunatica Desnuda that shows ten of the most celebrated Summer Olympics posters of the modern era. The posters represent countries in Europe, Asia and the America and they date back from 1912 to 1992.

Click here to view more Olympic Posters!

August 1st, 2012|Branding and Identity, Graphic Design, Moonstruck Marketing|

The Olympic Games Logos from 1924-2012

Let the games begin! The 2012 Summer Olympic Games were officially kicked off in London, England on July 27th with over 200 participating nations to millions of viewers worldwide. The Olympic Games is by far one of the most recognizable international sporting event, which features summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The very first Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The International Olympic Committee, which was founded in 1894, has since become the governing body of the Olympic Movement. Throughout the ages we have seen the Olympic logo develop and change. The logo was influenced by events and changes

July 30th, 2012|Moonstruck Marketing|

Top Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

Whether you consider yourself to be a creative genius or you know you haven’t a single creative bone in your body having more creativity can help you in your professional life and help you get ahead in your career. It can help you improve your professional work life by finding creative solutions to your problems. As a graphic designer I have found some creative tips that will help you to be more creative and find inspiration that motivates your mind.

Learn something every day

Creativity often involves taking on a moment of inspiration and gathering new ideas to make it your own. Continually exposing yourself to new ideas will keep your creative juice running and keep it fresh. Always

July 24th, 2012|Branding and Identity|

Super Simple Ways To Improve Your Website

Your website is the key to your success and can allow clients to find you from all around the globe. On average, a viewer will remain on a webpage for 15 seconds before deciding whether to stay or search elsewhere. This is why it is so important to keep your website up-to-date and make it the best it can possible be.

Check out the top ways you or a professional web and graphic designer can help improve your site in 5 minutes I found on Fadastic.com. They feature some great tips and ideas to showcase your website. Enjoy!

Usability/Accessibility

– Use your logo: Link it to your homepage. Sounds simple enough but it will save time for your

July 2nd, 2012|Branding and Identity, Moonstruck Marketing|

Poster and Flyer Design Inspiration

Need inspiration for your next graphic design project? Here are some cool designs that I found featuring some great design layouts. Some of these flyers have cool textures, fonts, and some even appear to be three dementional. These designs are great for inspiration, I hope you enjoy them and use them well.

Here are 40 of the best design inspirations featured in I can Be Creative

Click the link below to see!

http://www.icanbecreative.com/fabulous-flyer-and-poster-designs-from-deviantart.html

June 26th, 2012|Branding and Identity|

Special Techniques and Finishing Touches for Business Cards

We all know that a true masterpiece is only complete once the finishing touches have been added. So when you are designing your business cards and you are ready to have them printed ask yourself: Have you added on the finishes touches you desire? Creatively designed business cards can stand on their own but did you know that there are a variety of special techniques and finishing touches you can add to your card to really wow your audience.

Here are a couple of special technques you can add to your next graphic design project:

SPOT UV COATING

This special finish is achieved by applying a clear varnish to an area of the card that you want to draw the

June 19th, 2012|Graphic Design|

Meeting With a Graphic Design Client for the First Time: What to Know

Meeting with a new potential client can sometimes be an overwhelming task. But by following these 5 tips brought you by Graphic Design Blog you will walk into that meeting with the confidence of a 20-year veteran.

1. Prepare Yourself:

The first and foremost thing that you need to do before meeting a client is to prepare yourself. This involves physical as well as mental and psychological preparation. You must remember that your “first impression is the last impression” on your clients, so make it count. Looking professional is imperative especially when you are meeting a client for the first time. But equally essential is to sound professional which is possible only if you are mentally and emotionally fit.

June 12th, 2012|Uncategorized|