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What is Branding, Exactly? 5 Key Components
Have you ever wondered “what is branding, exactly?” Then this post is for you. I break branding down into its 5 key components and explain each one.
Color Theory: Blue
Blue Color Wheel Tier: Primary. Tonal Value: Cool. Complementary Color: Orange. “The old cathedrals are good, but the great blue dome that hangs over everything is better.” — Thomas Carlyle Blue is the most popular color in the world, as well as one of the most...
Uncovered: A New Spin on Science Fiction
The Uncovered series explores concepts in book cover design. This time: science fiction is no longer a tiny box you have to try to cram your story and cover into. There’s room for all sorts, beyond spaceships & aliens.
Core Design Materials to Get Your Business Started
As a small business, you likely have a limited design budget to get up and running. Which design materials will get you the most bang for your buck? These are my recommendations.
Creative Wavelength
Time for another round of Creative Wavelength! Here are some of the cool art-y, design-y, creativity-related things I've found around the web lately: ⇒ Distilling The Visual Language Of Video Games Into A Clever Logo. This is a cool case...
5 Time-Saving Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Use
There are a lot more tools these days that eliminate the need for relying on a personal assistant—or even needing to outsource the work. This guest post from marketer Clarisa Ramirez outlines a few key options.
Covers Reimagined: The Lord of the Rings
In this Covers Reimagined post, I tackle giving a textural and type-based cover to the three books in The Lord of the Rings series.