I held my breath in anticipation right before it happened. I remember the day so clearly. Even now I can smell the café mocha steaming in my mug, placed next to my computer. I’ll never forget the feeling of the first time I clicked publish on a piece of content I wrote for my very first blog.
Topics: Advertising, Creative, Team, Resources, Clients, Team Building, Learning, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Vision, Facebook, Facebook Ads
It’s absolutely great being able to work in a creative industry, but it can be difficult to stay enthusiastic and inspired all the time. As a graphic designer, I am always expected to have creative ideas and I am often expected to come up with these creative ideas under tight deadlines.
Topics: Creative, Team, Resources, Clients, Team Building, Learning, Web Design, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Relationships, Design Team, Images
Gestalt is a psychology term which means "unified whole". It refers to theories of visual perception developed by German psychologists in the 1920s. These theories attempt to describe how people tend to organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied.
Topics: Creative, Team, Resources, Customer Experience, Learning, Graphic Designers, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Creative Team, Creative Brief, Essentials, Design, Style Guide
Flashback to 2003... Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little fork b2 cafelog and launch WordPress, a blogging platform. The ensuing ascent was gradual as they added plugins in 2004 with V1.2, a theme system in 2005 with 1.5, widgets with the new backend in 2008 with V2.5, and major releases every year since.
Topics: Creative, Team, Resources, Clients, Team Building, Learning, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Vision, Open Office, Office Environment, Positivity, Office Culture, Postive Mentality
When you think of creativity and innovation, a few names might pop in your head. Apple and Google to name a few. Companies like these are responsible for creating some of the greatest inventions of our time.
Topics: Creative, Team, Resources, Clients, Customer Experience, Team Building, Learning, Graphic Designers, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Relationships, Creative Team, Vision, Design Team
What is one connection in business or life you can think of that is among the most important? Go ahead, I’ll give you a few seconds to think…
Topics: Creative, Team, Resources, Clients, Team Building, Learning, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Vision, Culture, Office Environment, Office Culture, Postive Mentality, Happy Office
In many cases, the key to great design is to have access to great images. Content with relevant imagery is much more likely to obtain views than content without images because visuals are processed in the brain much quicker than text is.
Topics: Creative, Team, Resources, Clients, Team Building, Learning, Web Design, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Relationships, Design Team, Images
Everyone succumbs to the stresses of life. Whether it’s derived from work, family, or friendships, it is important to find ways to stimulate your mind and discover ways to be inspired. Feeling motivated and inspired can give anyone the influence to empower their lives.
Topics: Motivational, Inspiration, Creative, Team, Resources, Customer Experience, Learning, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Healthy Living, Empowerment
One of the most important things to have in a business, whether it is a small family owned business or a huge corporate entity, is a brand style guide. A brand style guide is essentially the DNA of a business. It holds the framework for every aspect of the business as a brand.
Topics: Creative, Team, Resources, Customer Experience, Learning, Graphic Designers, Agency, Marketing, Tools, Creative Team, Creative Brief, Essentials, Design, Style Guide
It may be overwhelming to some when looking for a new WordPress website theme. There are so many different layouts, options, styles, etc. that it can easily become frustrating. How do you choose the best one? How do you know that it will fit your needs?
Topics: Inspiration, Creative, Team, Resources, Customer Experience, Learning, Agency, Marketing, Tools, WordPress, Website, Themes
