Uncovered: Type-Only Covers
The Uncovered series explores concepts in book cover design. This time: using the type of your cover as the artistic element itself can be a very effective approach in capturing a fitting, unique design for your book.
The Devil is in the Details
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” –Charles Eames. I explore why I agree with this quote, and why details are so important.
Brand Nuance: Janelle Smithson Photography
In this edition of Brand Nuance, I’m demonstrating the importance of specifics in branding design, using fictional photographer Janelle Smithson. When your business name is your name, how do you make it clear what you do?
Color Theory: Yellow
Yellow Color Wheel Tier: Primary. Tonal Value: Warm. Complementary Color: Purple/Violet. “In the world of safe hues, like black, red and white, yellow shouts: ‘Look at me. I’m happy!’” — Joy Sewing Yellow is my least favorite color. This is partly...
Creative Wavelength
Are you ready for another Monday? I’m coming at you this week with a new Creative Wavelength, my latest art, design and creativity-related finds from around the internet. Let’s jump right in and get the creative juices flowing: ...
Business Design Doesn’t Care About Your Personal Preferences
Good design for your business can help you attract your audience’s attention, speak their language, and draw them in. As such, the priority is always on what will work best given your intended audience, not what the business owner likes personally.
Covers Reimagined: Pride & Prejudice
In this Covers Reimagined post, I tackle giving a bold, modern, YA-ish cover to the Jane Austen classic Pride & Prejudice.
Color Theory: Orange
Orange Color Wheel Tier: Secondary (made by combining two primary colors). Tonal Value: Warm. Complementary Color: Blue. “The sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset, the colour that gives you hope that the sun will set only to rise again.” — Ram...
Storybook Romance: Belle & Adam
Ready to see the next set in my Storybook Romance series? Up today: a wedding invitation suite for Belle & Adam from Beauty & the Beast.