We've all heard lots about how cereals are "part of a balanced breakfast." But let's be honest... how many kids actually eat the part that's nutritious. You know... the other stuff pictured around the cereal bowl in all those ads: an egg, a piece of toast, some fruit, and juice. A lot of mornings, … [Read more...]
Typography Inspiration
October 22, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
I'm always looking for examples of type treatments that accurately convey meaning. For example, consider how one designer's treatment of the word Halloween really helps you feel the emotion of that night. I recently came across another blogger's a list of 62 "intelligent and integrated logos for … [Read more...]
HTML Tattoo
October 21, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Have you seen this pic? It is hilarious... someone has tattooed the closing head tag and opening body tag on the back of his neck. (That's HTML code for you non-techies out there. It signifies the end of the header of a web page, and starts the body section. Clever.) I don't care even if it turns … [Read more...]
Is "Above the Fold" a Myth in Web Design?
October 20, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
I recently came across some interesting comments about what designers commonly refer to as "the page fold." In the print world, this concept originated with folded newspapers. The theory is that any content displayed "above the fold" on the top page would be the key to someone buying the paper and … [Read more...]
Grant Opportunity for Young Leaders
October 20, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
There are just two weeks left for kids in grades 5-12 to enter the Prudential Spirit of Community Award Competition, which honors outstanding community service by young people at the local, state, and national level. Ten honorees will be given a cash award of $5,000 plus a grant in the same amount … [Read more...]
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