There’s never a one size fits all approach to any creative project we get. Each project comes with its own needs, and each designer has their own path! With that being said, there is a similar path to follow when starting a new project, check out mine below!
Each year, design trends get edgier as designers and artists continue to push the limits, experiment and tap deeper into their imaginations. Here’s a list of what you can expect to see throughout 2018: TREND: GRAPHIC CRAZES the glitch effect the ruined effect color channels effect effect TREND: DOUBLES double exposure double exposure duotone doubleRead more
Who would have guessed that a low-quality, no-sound, 5 second, rotating clip would have captured the attention of the entire internet. GIFs have now been utilized by every single consumer target demographic online, from social media (Facebook) to owned media (Perez Hilton). We all use them, but how many of you know the history? ArguablyRead more
Restaurant menu designs are always challenging because they’re a key execution of the brand but they also need to address the practical, functional needs of the restaurant guests. It was an especially fun challenge to address both of these issues with the Blackwall Hitch menu re-design. Practical & Functional Challenge While the existing menusRead more
Join us on April 1, 2016 from 8:30-10 a.m. for an interactive visual content workshop at the T. Rowe Price Finance Lab at Towson University. Our Creative Director, Darren Easton will be leading the session with Jeffrey Davis, former chapter president of PRSA, and other design and social media experts from our team. Public relations professionalsRead more
It’s a fresh new year and time to consider updating your brand elements. Your logo is the chief graphic that represents your brand. A logo can start to look dated and not be as effective as it once was fairly quickly. Logos designed a few years ago may not have been designed with appearance onRead more
Graphic designers know that fonts are the most important tool in their toolbox. Good typography always adds to creative work. We like to have a wide variety to pick from depending on the need. But certain fonts stand out. Look below to see our current favorites – Read more
Written by: Team Anna (Anna Forbes and Danielle Ensley) Everyone knows great brands are based on solid research and sound strategy. When it comes to packaging design however, some people think it’s just that: design. Not us! If you’re doing your job right, packaging design isn’t just about making a pretty box. It’s a strategicallyRead more
In the age of responsive web design, meeting both the agency and clients’ needs during a re-design can be difficult. However, with Style Tiles, everybody ends up happier …
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There’s nothing better than an alphabet that represents an entire group of people. Emma Cook created these Design Nerd Flash Cards that are dead on. See the entire nerdy alphabet here. (via)
No, I’m not Nostradamus in any sense, but I am a graphic designer for The Cyphers Agency. So I’m somewhat qualified to predict logo design trends for the rest of 2012. Let me consult my crystal ball (the internet) and I’ll jump right into it with my first prediction: More use of script fonts inRead more