Long Time, No Post
There’s no way around it, we’ve been M.I.A. Missing a week or two is one thing, but when you have been “radio-silent” for as long as we have, it’s time to start ‘splaining. First off, we are alive and well. … Read More
It’s Time to Master Your Pages
It’s that time of year when the leaves are changing, pumpkin spice is added to most drinks and cobwebs that were previously considered unsightly are now ambiance. In the spirit of the season, let’s do something scary and tackle the … Read More
How to Approach a Refresh
Most of the time when we are hired to do refresh, it is for a logo or brochure. However, we were recently approached to do a refresh of a different kind. Blain’s Farm & Fleet hired us to design motorized … Read More
A Walk in Their Shoes
When something is intuitive we can lose an awareness of what it truly contributes to a project because it is something that we do so naturally. Or, we take it for granted thinking that everyone has that same knowledge or … Read More
Define Your Terms (Crop Marks Aren’t Created By Aliens)
It’s always good to have a clear understanding of industry terms. It can be the difference between contributing to a project’s success versus dropping the ball on important details. In order to help teams (both creatives and those who work … Read More
Conference Room Confidence
Sitting in a corner conference room, with light from two walls of windows streaming in, we just finished making our presentation. There’s always that moment before the client speaks when fingers are internally crossed and you’re holding your breath, wondering … Read More
I Have a Master Plan!
A few years back we embarked on a cross-country family roadtrip. We were trekking out to visit family in Colorado and decided to lean into the “half the fun is getting there” approach. I’m a bit of a planner, so … Read More
Skills to Pay the Bills
In talking with other designers recently we were sharing about projects we were working on and commiserating about challenges that can arise while doing our jobs. It became clear that a number of the challenges we each experienced had very … Read More
When Bad Design Happens to Good People
There is no shortage of poorly designed materials in the world. We’ve all seen crummy brochures, clunky websites, and cheap logos. However, good design is not something that is only available to those willing to sojourn to Makku Picchu where … Read More
Helpful InDesign Hacks
Over the years we have acquired a few hacks which make life easier when we are designing. A lot of times we use them without really thinking much about it, but we thought it might be helpful to share them. … Read More