Haven't we all heard make my logo bigger, or there's too much white space or I need this to pop more from the client--or whoever you're designing for. Make My Logo Bigger Cream I emailed this link around back in my pre-blogging days and just came across it again.  This is dedicated to the frustrated designing masses.  Have a good laugh before you get back to using up some of that "real...

Communications Station is in the middle of a newsletter redesign. My advice is always 'work smarter, not harder'. There are templates that can be modified by--or at least--give inspiration to, the harried graphic designer. Now, if I can follow that advice, myself, I'm golden. A few years back, around the height of CS3 or so, I went searching for a newsletter template for a writing class with Arthur...

In my Gmail box this morning is the latest monthly Envato Newsletter. While in Grad School, I visited the ThemeForest site to browse through their templates for inspiration. Eventually, I bought one of their excellent, professional templates, and continued paging through their site. The following month I got their newsletter. It was okay, they hyped themselves and offered items for sale--you know,...

I just spent the last 20 minutes finishing up a blog for my latest design barter.  It was part of a 2-blog redesign deal. For my efforts I will be getting a dope, handmade Tom Baker-esque Dr. Who scarf!!! DOPE! Here are a couple shots of the design; I took two graphically challenged blogs and turned them into the sleek, sexy designs before you: ...