To Print and Deceive? Business Cards, Branding, and Credibility
Image Source (Note: image modified to include text) The other day I read an article on Fast Company about Chris Sacca, one of the biggest Twitter investors since the company went public. The article (“Why Hustling Helps People Become Insanely Successful“) explains how the young Sacca felt snubbed by potential employers because his personal business […]
Print& Webinar Replay And Cited Marketing Data Now Available
Many thanks again to Daniel Dejan and Sappi etc for sharing this information with us! Download PDF’s of the marketing info/data: Print& AR Guide Print& Resources Part 1 Print& Resources Part2 Print& Articles Join our Webinar mailing list and be among the first to hear about our upcoming Webinars and get the goodies before they run […]
Beautiful Butterfly Die Cut Business Cards by Wendy Flanagan
Hello fellow print and paper lovers! Today we’re going to do something a little different. A few weeks ago, I happened to see a post in the awesome re:Design Google Plus community by Wendy Flanagan. She posted pictures of her new die cut business cards, and I fell in love at first sight. I knew […]
Moz.com Owns Online Marketing with Direct Mail
I read about epic direct mail campaigns online all the time. My printer friends often share excellent examples of this highly personal advertising tool on social media; every time I see these posts, I get a little green…with envy. But I finally found myself on the receiving end of an amazing campaign from one of […]
[infographic] Facts About Graphic Design Careers
I saw this infographic and thought it was worth sharing, but then noticed there was no information regarding when this data was compiled. I did a reverse search on the Bureau of Labor Statistics site where the data was taken, and found even MORE info for designers from May 2012. Yes, a little outdated but […]
1/1 Interview With Daniel Dejan – The Man, The Myth, The Design And Paper Legend!
Ok, so there really aren’t any myths to dispel when it comes to Daniel Dejan. Basically, everything you have read about him, seen about him, heard about him or heard about him from others is true, and yes… he is THAT amazing. There are a few people that make my print geek knees buckle, and […]
#Inktober – A Social Media Celebration of Ink, Paper, and Art
Have you heard about Inktober? I admit I only learned about this awesome month long event a few weeks ago. As soon I heard about this month long challenge issued by the extremely talented designer/illustrator Jake Parker, I knew my fellow print geeks would want to participate. What is Inktober? Parker started promoting Inktober as […]
Die Cut Business Cards as Creative Problem Solving
Everyone needs a business card that truly represents his or her personality. I got company cards for work, but to me these are an expression of the firm’s brand identity, not mine as an individual. For fun and practice, I decided to design cards for my personal brand as a creative professional. I wrote up […]
John Van Hamersveld Print Art Exhibition in Los Angeles
Fellow print geeks, does the name John Van Hamersveld ring a bell? No? Surely you’ve seen the iconic Endless Summer movie poster or the cover of the Beatles legendary Magical Mystery Tour album. If so, then you’re already familiar with this bad ass designer, you just need to put his name/face to his incredible body […]
Two Sides US Announces Ecographic Challenge Winner
Two Sides US Announces Ecographic Challenge Winner Florida Graphic Design Professional Receives $2,500 Prize. Today at Print 2013, Two Sides US announced that Lynette Maymi, a 34-year-old self-employed design professional from Pompano Beach, Fla., is the winner of the Two Sides Eco-graphic Challenge. 9.10.2013 CHICAGO, September 9, 2013 –Today at Print 2013, Two Sides US […]
Riding The Wave Of Killer Catalog Design
By Katherine Tattersfield, Print Geek I love catalogs. Ever since I got my hands on a JC Penny Christmas catalog when I was about 5 years old, I’ve been hooked on these print marketing tools. I remember impatiently waiting for holiday catalogs to arrive so I could make my list for Santa. My mother still recalls the day […]
Trish Witkowski of Foldfactory.com To Give Free, LIVE Presentations Online For Global Event
I have to admit that I rarely post Press Releases, but I can’t pass up an opportunity to spread the good word about Trish @foldingfanatic Witkowski, and also mention that she will be bringing her Folding Fun to The Printerverse at Print 13 – booth 5440 – Tuesday Sept. 10th at 11am – which also launches […]
