Archive for Graphic Design

Knock knock. Who's there? Quirky stationery success!

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Knock knock. Who’s there? Quirky stationery success!

March 25, 2010  |  Graphic Design, Ideas For Clients

I love success stories about stationery companies because it is such a competitive industry. With an annual revenue of $6.3 million, Knock Knock has the unique blessing of style, innovation, and solid branding. I have seen their products in Paper Source, Paper Trail and Paper Boy. in Chicago. Perfect for housewarming gifts, moving god-byes, thank yous with a twist.

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Pantone color guide for the brides to be!

Pantone colors for Bridesmaids

Pantone color guide for the brides to be!

February 1, 2010  |  Beautiful Things, Graphic Design

How absolutely fantastic is this....Pantone has a swatch book for bridesmaids. No more peachy coral and sea foam mint green dresses. Instead wear PMS 305 or PMS 290. Yes please!

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AIGA Chicago 2009 Sponsors; An all-in-one list of paper ideas, printers, talent, stock photography and tech support!

October 29, 2009  |  Graphic Design

We love our sponsors and love promoting them any chance we get. Most of my referrals and partnerships come for word of mouth, so why not spread the love for our 2009 Sponsors.

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What? A talented man designing wedding invites?! Yes, it's true!

What? A talented man designing wedding invites?! Yes, it’s true!

September 9, 2009  |  Graphic Design

I received the invite for the party and instantly thought that the bride, Jessica, had designed it, though both she and Jim are designers. I come to find out that...no, it was Jim that created this grizzly-rich wedding invite. I had to ask him a few questions on how he DIY'ed the reception invite himself...

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Lisa Gainor is guest blogging: A Graphic Designers Photography Tips on Improving the Appeal of Lifestyle Brands & Products!

August 11, 2009  |  Events, Graphic Design, Recent Headlines

Lisa Gainor's second guest blogging feature: A Graphic Designers Photography Tips on Improving the Appeal of Lifestyle Brands & Products!

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How to spec paper from Mohawk Papers and Fabra DiPaolo, a print buyer

Graphic Design Paper Basics

How to spec paper from Mohawk Papers and Fabra DiPaolo, a print buyer

August 5, 2009  |  Graphic Design, Trends

Paper Basics, an edition in the Mohawk Fine Papers Ask Mohawk series, is your guide to specifying the perfect paper. I find that it is very important to involve my client, print and paper vendor at the beginning stages of a design project. This enables everyone's expectations to be on the table and to see any potential issues with timing or budget before they happen.

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