February 2011 | NextDayFlyers

Beyond Design: Mary Carroll

February 25, 2011 NextDayFlyers

Mary Carroll is a multi-talented photojournalist turned graphic designer and jewelry-maker. Her graphic design experience has included everything from designing textiles to product catalogs. Her unique one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry creations were originally inspired by a South Western theme; a business she began in 2003.

The Business Cards of Tech Giants

The other day I was doing research for a small project, and I happened to stumble upon one of Bill Gates’ original business cards. Obviously, things turned out fantastic for him. He made a fantastic product that ultimately changed our lives forever, and it is very possible that his business card helped get him to where he is today. I wonder who he gave it to first. Perhaps they thought to themselves, “Oh wow! This is a fantastic business card! This guy is going places. I’ll buy from him.” Well, it probably didn’t happen like that, but it could happen for you. You just need a great business card, right?!?

Graphic Design Roundup #20 – Typography, Logo Design, Comic Wallpapers, Patterns, & More

Graphic Design Roundup #20 – Typography, Logo Design, Comic Wallpapers, Patterns, & More

February 23, 2011 NextDayFlyers

Here are my favorite links of the week.

The Art of Design #6: Posters

February 22, 2011 NextDayFlyers

Posters offer some of the best designs of any print product available. You have a lot of space, you have to make it stylish to catch the viewers eye and you have to convey the most vital information, quickly. These elements allow for some amazing and creative designs to be created that wouldn’t really work on any other print product.

With such a specific type of design, anyone could use help on making a poster pop. That’s why we’ve brought you 82 poster design tutorials, as well as inspiration, tips and resources to keep your posters catching the eye of everyone who walks by. This week on The Art of Design: Posters.

What’s Next: Just What is Branding, Really?

February 18, 2011 NextDayFlyers

Personal branding is all the rage, and we all know companies have a “brand.” But what does branding really mean? And what do you need to know to make sure you’re doing what you should be doing for your brand?

51 Ideas for Marketing Your Design Services

February 18, 2011 NextDayFlyers

From creating freebies to becoming an online expert, there are tons of great ideas you can use to market your web and graphic design services.

Photobomb #17: Gigapixel Image, Macro Shots, SEO and a lot of How-to!

February 17, 2011 NextDayFlyers

You can do it! You can make a Gigapixel Image! You can shoot portraits with a single light! You can get macro shots with any lens! You can even be just like JC Penney (until Google catches you).

You can do all these things and more simply by checking out this week’s Photobomb!

Sweet Spot #21: Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget

February 16, 2011 NextDayFlyers

I, like most people, am guilty of what some call “champagne taste on a beer budget” or “eyes bigger than her stomach” or “expensive” or simply “living beyond her means”. It’s a heavy load to bear, especially without help from trust funds or doctor salaries. Lately, with the help of a growing number of discount shopping sites, made popular by Groupon, shopping has become much more accessible, affordable, easier and less stressful than outlets and Ross. No more buying generic or fake to get the deal; we want the real deal, the name brand!

Month: February 2011