Here is a great video I found that will be helpful for all types of designers. Feng Zhu from FZD School of Design talks about how a student can build up their "Visual Library", so when it comes time to draw they have the most potential resources.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Finding inspiration in everyday objects
There is one key rule that every artist should recognize. There is no such thing as a good color only good color relationships. So when I'm out and about and I see something that catches my eyes I try to memorize the colors because they demand my attention. Eventually, I have this big beautiful collection of color palettes to call upon for use in later projects.
Places to look for color relationships:
1. Nature: Nature can have some of the most beautiful relationships, but be aware that its not only the plants color that is beautiful, but what surrounds the plant as well.
2.Everyday Objects: This is a little more difficult. Not everything that was created by man has beautiful/appropriate color relationships. I would take examples from things you found striking. Something that caught you attention for an extended period of time.
3. Palettes Online: There are many websites that have palettes available for use for any user. Kuler.adobe.com is a website I would recommend because of the flexibility of the search engine. You get to see what the world imagines when they picture words like "macaroni" or "jealousy". These types of applications help a graphic designer get in touch with people and how they relate color to their reality.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Stocking up on Papers
I drove down to Woburn last Thursday, hunting for one specific type of paper I needed for one of my projects for a client. My trip was well worth the drive. While at the Ris Paper Company sampling department, they gave me more than what I was looking for. They gave me the pinacles of their collection. Some of the most beautiful paper samples i've seen, along with beautiful die cuts, metallic foils, special folding, and so many other goodies.
It was so inspiring to just touch the paper and see the potential that it has.
I would recommend that every graphic designer head out to their local Paper Distributor to see what available. Even if they can't ever see them using paper that costs $2 a sheet... go out and see whats out there!
I found a couple others as well like Environment Papers from Neenah Papers, but the French Paper Co. was the closest.
On another note, unless you are planning on printing for a large project don't go and try to find smaller than 250 sheets for any of these companies. Most of these specialty papers will only distribute to retailers and they won't brake their 250 count cartons.
So after hours and hours of research, I finally discovered a distributor that does break cartons and provides smaller quantities of specialty papers. The company is called Glodan and their website is http://www.paperpurchase.com/Glodan2/.
Be warned though, if you are buying smaller than 100 sheets of paper you may be charged about $8.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wendy Bates Front Demo
This was one of my potential designs for my client's handout for her private massage business.
Wendy Bates Massage Menu
One of my clients wanted to create a simple handout for her massage therapy business. I decided to print it on a speckled paper. I think it looks almost like a recycled paper.
I felt like the bamboo was a nice touch because bamboo has a very organic and calming feel when you are in its presence. My client also practices martial arts and Tai Chi; she appreciates the Asian decor.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
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