Web layout is an area in which I hope to delve into in my near to present future. For now, searching for inspirational layouts will suffice my creativity. Here are a few to visually note:
Author Archives: Amanda Rodriguez
Corporate Identities
Why is the branding of a company so important? Among many reasons, people often tend to forget names of companies, however, the brand images or the corporate identity stays imprinted in their memories for a long time.Therefore, selecting the corporate identity is very necessary to find the perfect match between the corporate vision and theContinue reading “Corporate Identities”
One Funky Font List
It’s always a good idea to have a range of fonts to choose from when designing. Typography is a huge design element when it comes to just about anything design related. I came across an article that feature a unique package of fonts. I can visualize some of these being useful and making an impactContinue reading “One Funky Font List”
Vintage Photography
“Photographs are moments that are gone forever and impossible to reproduce.” ― Karl Lagerfeld Photography allows you to savor cherished moments in time that, in fact, can never be reproduced. Vintage Photography reminds me of the age of those moments and that memories are of our past. Whenever I find an old photo IContinue reading “Vintage Photography”
Tips for Breaking in as a Freelancer
Designers, Do you have some experience with design but are looking to gain more experience and improve your skills? If you’re not ready to jump into the full-time design job but want to use your skills to earn income, then freelancing part-time is a great opportunity to consider. So get a pen and paper! HereContinue reading “Tips for Breaking in as a Freelancer”
Simple Design
Designers, We’ve all heard the phrase, less is more. Well in design, that couldn’t be more true. Especially when it comes to branding and logo identities. A ton of successful brands are known by their simple but very effective logos. There are a couple of books that explain this idea in very close detail: Before&AfterContinue reading “Simple Design”
Work. Life. Balance.
Designers, particularly freelancers, wear many hats. Isn’t that so exciting?….Sure, but the reality is that it’s tiring and impacts your health. Isn’t that always how people say it goes, when your life is suffering, you’re doing well at work, and vice versa? Well, there few tips that I found help me while I find myselfContinue reading “Work. Life. Balance.”
8 Characteristics of Badly Designed Logos
How important is it for a business to communicate its messages to potential partners and customers? Very. And what graphic communicates a business’s message and uniqueness?….The logo. Which is what brings me to point some characteristics of badly designed logos not only on websites, but in the overall creation of a business’s identity. 1. AmateurishContinue reading “8 Characteristics of Badly Designed Logos”
11 Most Controversial Magazine Covers
When I found this article, I was intrigued and interested. This is a list of the 11 Most Controversial Magazine Covers that have kept people talking. It wasn’t a surprise to find that most of these covers “poked fun at” or imitated religion, which is ideally what make them controversial. Have you ever heard theContinue reading “11 Most Controversial Magazine Covers”
Inpsiring Logos
Today I found some logos that really inspired me. It’s amazing how thoughts and visions are put together to create one concept. A logo is very important to a company and its identity. Because we do often judge books by their covers. The perceived value of a service/product can make or break the company. TheContinue reading “Inpsiring Logos”
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