Design Quote of the Day

"Heaven, I believe, is right here, just waiting for us to create it."

Quote from Jesse Scaccia

2013 Design Trends

Design trends come and go, like the ever-changing seasons. Creativebloq.com has an interesting take on what the 2013 graphic design trends are predicted to be.

Here's the top 5:

01. Geometric Design - Digital illustration will fight back against hand-drawn illustration

02. From Print to Digital - Designing based on the screen format in mind

03. Stripping it Back - Minimalism, especially in logo design

04. Luxury Printing - Enhanced experience for the consumer based on printing techniques

05. Acid Visuals - Combination of 80s/90s visuals, including vintage imagery and modern type

Click here to read more. 

House of Portraits.

I am currently designing a logo for a returning client who is working to expand her business' versatility. She is adding a branch to her photography style, and will now be including photography as an art form, rather than just a snapshot of the current moment. To learn more about Kaur photography, visit kaurphotography.com.

Here's my design so far...

DIY Wedding Print

For my friend's bridal shower, I decided to make a personalized print with both her and her fiancé's name and their wedding date. I also took a quote from one of my favorite books, "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks. This was so easy to create, I can't wait to make another one! 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Decide on the size of frame you are going to use. In this case, I chose an 8˝x 8˝ frame. 

2. Design to your liking, while keeping the design within the frame size you desire.

3. Print on heavier card stock, just because it looks nicer. You can print your design at FedEx Kinko's, or even Office Depot.

4. Cut out the print. I found it easier to use a rotary cutter than scissors.

5. Frame it, and you're done! 

Keep Calm and Gobble On.

Happy belated Turkey day! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving full of family, friends and food.

To download this free, 8.5˝ x 11˝ printable, click here!