Ken Reynolds has put together a great article on client relations. Whether you are a freelancer, and in-house corporate creative or agency executive, I think everyone could learn a little something from this article. From my perspective, relationships are king in business. Face it, you can select any number of clients or vendors to work with, often times we select those whom we feel we can work best with. Why make things harder on yourself?
The Beauty Of Typography: Writing Systems And Calligraphy Of The World
We see hundreds of advertising message each day. Most are at a passing glance, but not too often do you get a chance to stop and smell the roses… really look at the beauty and craftsmanship of the letter form.
I read an article recently that afforded me such an opportunity. Read the Smashing Magazine article, The Beauty Of Typography: Writing Systems And Calligraphy Of The World.
Friends bring me back periodicals when traveling abroad. It is interesting that layout principals transcend language and culture. A sport bike accessories catalog in English and Japanese have a surprisingly consistent look and feel, although the letter forms are different, as is the orientation. However, the appeal for this audience is consistent in regards to color, rhythm and balance of the ads.
Principles Of Minimalist Web Design
I recently read an article on the Principles Of Minimalist Web Design at Smashing Magazine.
Minimalist websites are some of my favorites. Communicating a clear concise message without a ton of technological clutter is often a challenge. Simplicity is often a hard thing to achieve. Technology plays a vital role in immersive web experiences, but is easily overused and often the sign of amateur. Just because you can add a drop shadow in photoshop doesn’t mean every element in your layout needs to be floating around.
Speaking of clean minimalist websites, here is a great immersive experience that Cornett IMS (my employer) produced for the University of Kentucky’s see blue initiative. This is a great example of how to push the limits of creativity, with technology that is intuitive and not overpowering.
Solving Common Email Issues
While I am not an IT guy by trade, I often get asked by friends and family to troubleshoot problems with their email. Interactive design does not equal email diagnostician, but often I end up there. If you have email problems, or are the go-to-guy in your office I found an article that may help.