Do you know the difference between a font and typeface? What about the difference between a raster and a vector? If you don’t, never fear. Every industry has its jargon, and graphic design is no exception. There’s even jargon within the jargon – a web designer operates according to an
Valentine’s Day is perhaps the most mercurial “holiday” on our calendar. Some people think it’s just a day made up to sell more flowers, chocolates, and greeting cards, but for others it’s the one day a year where they get to celebrate their love (and be celebrated by their love).
While Germany and Italy were nurturing a growing fascination with type, France was busy fighting the Hundred Years War, which lasted from 1337 to 1453. When the Hundred Years War reached its end, France’s artistic influence expanded under a desire to invigorate its national culture. Before we explore the origins
Embossing is a great way to add texture and dimension to your scrapbook pages, homemade cards, or other paper crafts. There are many ways to go about embossing your designs, from using dedicated tools to creatively repurposing everyday items. But before we get down into the nitty-gritty of embossing, let’s
If you’ve ever taken a quiz like this one, you know that some logos are easily recognizable and some are a bit more obscure. A logo is a “sign, symbol, trademark, or badge that conveys the identity or ownership of a product, company, campaign, or concept in as memorable a
We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it till we’re blue in the face: paper is more complicated than you might think. But as long as you know the lingo, choosing which paper to purchase is a snap and we are here to help! There’s a lot to consider
Each common graphic design file type is suited for a different use, from printing to computer-based graphics to editable files. Before you choose a file type, you always should consider what that file will be used for. Not sure what a .PDF, .EPS, or .GIF file is? Check out our
It’s easy to forget about getting ready for your New Year’s Eve party in the midst of all the holiday madness! Between getting your shopping done and gifts wrapped, cooking a holiday feast, and cleaning up the inevitable explosion of gift wrap and bows, something has to give. That’s why
Did you know that the new year was first celebrated on January 1st in Rome in 153 BCE? And that some countries didn’t adopt January 1st as New Year’s Day till the 1700s? New Year’s Eve is a great time to let your hair down and detox (or retox, if
Our journey through the history of typography continues in Italy. But before we dive into how Italy inspired a typographical revolution, let’s briefly recap how we got there. The Highlights The Western printing press and moveable type were invented around 1450. Shortly after, a man named Johannes Gutenberg printed one
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