EPub will get your e-books easily viewed on smart phones, tablets and various readers--I dont mean a PDF Here's part two: ...

I think the perspective grid is in my top five too!! Coming soon--to a blog near you--embarrassing practice vectors using perspective drawing to...

Thinking about going it alone—or at least getting started as a freelance designer?? There are hundreds of resources out there to help you get started.  A favorite of mine is the book “The Business Side of Creativity” by Cameron Foote. This book offers practical advice on getting started, preparing contracts, doing your taxes, and even incorporating yourself. If you’ve never heard of this book,...

For a great library of online training materials, Lynda.com is an excellent resource. As my year membership has recently expired—and I used it mainly for Adobe products—I’ve decided to give Adobe TV a shot. It’s FREE and you get to learn from the pros while you follow along.  Here's an awesome example- the top 5 Illustrator CS5 Features. Take a loo...

Like many designers in my peer group, I loathe conventional drop-down menus. Where once they provided added functionality and a sneak peek at the site map, many companies overuse the poor things. Often drop down menus make simple navigation complicated. At times I yearn for the day of the landing page. Enter the Mega-Menu: I saw this, www.eatright.org, the updated website of the American Dietetic...

This week I've been working on a planned giving campaign--Web ads, print ads, etc-- and I did a search to see what sort of hand and plant images were popular with the non profits. That's when I came across Davis Design Partners.  The design piece pictured is elegant and out-of-the-box! I had to share. ...

In my frantic search for creative commons I came across a gorgeous design site. The subtle, clean color scheme and the simple navigation reminded me why I love web design. More specifically why I love portfolio design. Here's a sampling of the design that took my breath away. Cline&CO Graphic Design Studio ...