No hexadecimals allowed! In Photoshop you probably learned about hexadecimals to represent colors such as #000000 (black), #ffffff (white), #ff0000 (bright red), #999999 (med. grey), and so on. These are colors beyond the CMYK (printable) spectrum that are only visible on computer monitors, mobile device screens (tablets & phones), and TVs. These are letters/numbers that…
We recently had the opportunity to create an informational graphic that easily shows the various aspect ratios of James Bond films when released in theaters. The graphic serves as promotional content for the restoration of classic Bond films starring Sean Connery. Challenge: Create an information design that separate James Bond films by aspect ratio. Data:…
How does a designer come up with logo concepts? What if you can’t find the right icon to represent your company? If you are struggling with an icon to represent your company or brand you can always start with typography. Explore different font families that relate to the product or your brand. Then, if possible,…
How do you add a custom font on your website? It’s easy! Websites and apps rely on fonts for branding and user experience. A custom font can add that appeal that sets your design above others. We’re way beyond the days of Arial and Times New Roman used in the early the internet. Now, you…
So you want to install custom fonts to your theme? It’s easy. Here are various methods using free Google Fonts followed by detailed information on how to install yourself using Option 1. These methods can apply to most cloud-based font archives. Option 1. Install the code yourself in the header.php and style.css (See instructions below.)…
“All things exist in interaction with other things.” – Malcolm Grear The Gestalt Principles, also known as the principles of grouping, were proposed by psychologists in the early 20th century to explain how humans naturally perceive visual objects as organized patterns. According to the principles, “objects or shapes that are close to one another appear to…
Here is how to use a Gallery in WordPress and have the image thumbnails enlarge to full view when clicked on. First, we’re assuming you know how to create a Gallery in WordPress. If not, simply search in the Block inserter for “gallery” or “image,” then click to insert a new Gallery. Then, Upload images…
Have you noticed black text isn’t used as much anymore on websites? Sure it is still used as a background color and is one of the strongest branding colors you can use. But black for your body copy? That’s so last decade. Many sites are using variations of greys these days. The basic web palette…