It’s the spookiest time of the year, which means that it’s time to talk about the spookiest typeface of them all; Trajan. While this typeface doesn’t have an origin story linking it to the macabre, it certainly has made a name for itself: Horror movie posters, and a lot of them. A quick history Trajan … Continued
Graphic designer by day, gamer by night. Those who know me know I love to play a good (and addictive) video game. And the more action the better. Thanks to technology, video games have come a long way — from the days of Pong and Pac-man to today’s insanely realistic graphics, to open worlds. But … Continued
Thick-framed glasses, flannel shirt and a cup of pour-over coffee: That’s the stereotypical look of the mythical graphic designer. But like all mythical creatures, the aura surrounding graphic designers is rooted in both fantasy and reality. Understanding them will help you work more seamlessly with a designer or agency. Graphic Designer Myth 1: Designers are … Continued
It wasn’t long ago that I was a wide-eyed, almost-college-grad graphic designer preparing to walk the stage and find my very first big-kid job. I remember the excitement, the nerves and the fear that I hadn’t properly prepared myself for what was next. Thinking back to this time makes me reflect on how I could’ve … Continued