Fun with Weddings

Wedding design is finally taking a fun turn. I absolutely adore the quirkiness of today's weddings. I welcome the twist on the original here, instead of a man and wife (as is not always the case) a simple yet adorable "We Do".

Check out my site for some printable ideas, www.amoregraphicdesign.com. And if you want to save some dough, find a fun and quirky design you love and I will recreate it for less!
DIY and Brides on a Budget rock!!

Less is More

Right here is proof that less is more. You don't have to put every detail about a product on the poster/packaging/advertisement, just be creative and provoke thought. And props to whomever it was at Coca-Cola who sought out this artist to commission this poster. When you are inspired, you act!

http://designtaxi.com/news/352229/Student-Behind-Steve-Jobs-Tribute-Gets-Headhunted-To-Create-Coke-Poster/

Free Business Card Templates

I found these cool business card templates and just wanted to share! :) http://designyoutrust.com/2012/04/09/15-creative-free-psd-business-card-templates/

PowerPoint Add Ons

Check out these new helpful additions to PowerPoint: http://www.techrepublic.com/photos/five-noteworthy-powerpoint-add-ons/6356718?tag=nl.e101

Humor in Advertising

Some companies are a little afraid of this approach, and it is not for everyone. However, the best way to capture a reader's attention and have them associate you with good, positive emotions, is to make them laugh. Don't take yourself (or your business) so seriously. Being humorous in an ad does not mean you are not professional. So take a chance, as long it is actually funny, and in good taste.

Take a look: http://designyoutrust.com/2012/04/08/funny-zoo-advertisements/

Fonts

Fonts can be so crucial to branding your company. Often, some of the best logos are simply typography. But how to pair them? You have headline fonts, body fonts, subheadings, etc. This can be a challenging task. Also, you need to decide if you want simple blending of styles or if you are going with a more bold pairing to make the combo stand out.

This is a fun font game while you are searching for the perfect match. I'm not saying it will decide for you, but it certainly gives you some insight into the grouping.

http://www.typeconnection.com

Hipster Logos

Some of these are quite inspirational... http://hipsterbranding.tumblr.com/

More Packaging Innovation...

http://www.youthedesigner.com/2010/11/01/30-bizarre-and-creative-packaging-design-examples/