Blogs On DesignPublished February 10, 2011
In design, visual weight is the notion that design elements have varied weights; that is, some objects, even on a two-dimensional medium, can appear to be heavier than others. Visual weight is a powerful concept that allows us to create visual hierarchy, symmetry, balance, and harmony in designs. When applied strategically, the concept of visual [...]

Blogs On DesignPublished February 9, 2011
Wireframing is an extremely important phase of the web development process. While it’s tempting to skip this step and proceed from the design brief and information architecture directly into design, it pays huge dividends to create wireframes somewhere in between of conceptual site planning and actual development of a site. Wireframing will allow you to [...]

Blogs On DesignPublished February 9, 2011
The principles of karma are understood worldwide. We all like to believe that the good deeds and actions we do will be returned to us in one way or another. At its core, karma encourages us to help others. Most of us were introduced to systems that promote good behavior as early as elementary school. [...]

Blogs On DesignPublished February 9, 2011
The way your customers feel towards you is important. The more you show you care about them, the more they’ll likely want to continue working with you. With that in mind, providing good customer service to your clients should naturally be a major priority in your day-to-day schedule. This article lists tips and suggestions for [...]

Blogs on AdvertisingPublished February 7, 2011
I sketched this cartoon while on hold with United Airlines last week. I spent a total of two hours and 12 minutes with United over four separate phone calls trying to get home from New York after the storm, so I had a lot of time to think about service. After all of those calls and bogus assurances they’d gotten [...]

Blogs On DesignPublished February 6, 2011
Holly Maguire creates some lovely illustrations, you can see more on Cargo Collective.

Blogs on AdvertisingPublished February 6, 2011
Having cursed their way through "Swear Jar" and stripped down for "Clothing Drive," DDB’s office workers go for broke in this third installment.

Blogs on AdvertisingPublished February 4, 2011
Volkswagen recruited Darth Vader for the Super Bowl. Kia apparently got stuck with Jar Jar Binks.

Blogs on AdvertisingPublished February 4, 2011
The coupon’s company first-ever commercial, made in 2009, was a response to the Super Bowl ads of that year.

Blogs on AdvertisingPublished February 4, 2011
Here’s a look at some of what you’ll be enjoying (and/or suffering through) during the commercial breaks this Sunday.
