Evolution of a Logo Edition 2 For a brief introduction on Evolution of a Logo please read Edition 1. Welcome to Edition 2. We’re going to take a look at the FedEx logo. Unlike the Nike Swoosh, it’s history isn’t as memorable, but there’s a certain coolness to it that most people don’t see right away…if ever. But before you get to see...
Learn MoreEvolution of a Logo Edition 1 This being the first edition, I feel it necessary to provide a little introduction and background information- So I’m thinking of starting a new series of blog posts where I take an extremely recognizable logo of modern brands and dive into it’s history and evolution. How and when it was created, how it has evolved or changed over...
Learn MoreAnd when should they be used? They look like this (see thumbnail to the left), I’m sure you’ve seen them, they are popping up everywhere. QR stands for Quick Response. They are used to direct an audience to a URL by being scanned with a smart phone app such as QR Code Reader, zappit, kaywa, etc (there are many). This is one example of how it can be used- a...
Learn MoreHere are some downtown Austin illustrations that are going to be used in the upcoming AIDS Walk campaign. We wanted to give a little sneak peek, and show them off because we’re so proud of them. We took photographs of the above locations for a reference, then we hand drew and made illustrations for each. We scanned in the raw drawings and converted to vector....
Learn MoreOr is flash already dead? Only a couple of years ago, I called myself a flash developer, and now it rarely surfaces during my elevator speech. Flash is no longer useful, nor practical, in the regular website. There are too many security flaws, it takes up too much bandwidth, in today’s world of internet browsing, let’s face it, it’s all about speed and...
Learn Moregood clients = good people There’s nothing I love more than a good client. It makes me remember how much I love my job. So what makes up a good client? Equal parts acquiescence and attentiveness, with a dash of assertiveness. Acquiescence to know the difference between thinking you are an expert and knowing you are NOT an expert. Good clients know how to offer up...
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