For fun

Here is a poster for James Brown playing in what is now GSU's Veteran's Hall

Plagiarism and maps

Map makers put a lot of effort into their maps, and they often sue people who steal their work. They create "trap streets" and other fictitious items on their maps to help identify others who copy their data.

Wikipedia explains the phenomenon of "trap streets"

Examples from former GSU students

posters, packages, and all sorts of things

what do you think of New Zealand flag proposals?

Maybe we like clichés

Heather Schwedel asks
Why Do So Many of This Year's Book Covers Have the Same Design Style?

GraphicsPants!

 BodegaPrint.com

No, I do not enjoy sharing this with you

… but you should be aware that it is tough to be competitive in graphic design. While most $5 logos are not very good, I know Atlanta  designers who have managed to find designers in Eastern Europe, etc., who do very good work for very little money. Fiverr is not the only website arranging such relationships.

This ad appeared on my feed this week. - Liz

Know the difference

Rational: based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

Rationale: a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.

Stationary: not moving or not intended to be moved.

Stationery: writing paper, especially with matching envelopes.  

Do-it-yourself laminating

The Instructable
Print waterproof plastic maps

shows how to use sandwich bags and garbage bags to waterproof inkjet printouts.
The discussion afterward contains interesting ideas, also.

Focus on type

Stationery is printed with names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, URLs, etc.

Build relationships between typographic material through:
Weight
CAPITALIZATION
Italicization
     Alignment, Indentation
Size


Leading
Color
                                                       Proximity to other elements

Explore precise wording, abbreviations, punctuation, etc.
Phone: 678 123 4567
ph 678-123-4567
c) 678.123.4567
678★123★4567

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Remember that numerals often require kerning!

stationery resources

Chart showing standard sizes for envelopes


Mini Mac at 202 14th St NW

Logo feedback, general

Thanks for uploading your files. Everyone has something they can work with for the next assignment, even if some of you decide to tweek things to adapt to stationery configurations.

For upcoming assignments I will mark down points if you don't name files correctly. It takes a lot of time for me to see who has turned in what when everything follows a different naming style. You will discover that workplaces care a lot about correct file names.

Generally, "small"  versions of your logos won't be small enough for your business cards.

Invest now in fresh boards and blades. If you are still cutting and mounting sloppy boards, you need to devote some time purely to practicing these skills.

Kerning and tracking in depth

Designer Carla Frank to speak at Portfolio Center 10am Thursday

Free, free parking

Carla Frank has created a string of resonating big-brand successes such as 'O' Magazine, Glamour Italia, and Cooking Light. Andy Cowles writing for the Society of Publication Designers sums it up,"The Genius That Is Carla Frank." 

She is one of the most globally recognized, award winning Creative Directors and Brand Strategists within the publication industry. Carla has a truly unique ability to create and convey the authentic personality of a brand. She was the launch creative director, for 'O' magazine and remained on the title for ten years, during which she produced some of the greatest and most moving editorial design ever seen. After she left Oprah, Carla spent time on Cooking Light, but not so long ago she upped and went off to Italy, becoming the Creative Director of Italian Glamour. And what a stunning job she made of it.

There's more to a brand than the logo

The Weird Science of Naming New Products

Come check out the Graphic Design Student BFA Exhibit in the Gallery Lounge on the 3rd floor of the Student Center! The reception will be Wednesday, January 28th at 7 PM.

Myths about Multitasking

Distractions and Learning at Philly.com