Archive for April, 2009
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Quick Tip #30 Buttons, Buttons, Buttons!
In this quick tip I’ll show you how to add some subtle detail to a button in photoshop.
As always – leave a comment and let me know what you think! And don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes.
6 Comments » - Posted in Graphic Design, Screencasts, Tutorials, Web Design by Niki Brown
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Let’s Go Retro *Clap Clap Clap* Mt Dew and Pepsi Throwback!
I was at Target this past weekend ogling over lovely packaging when I found Mt Dew and Pepsi throwback! Looks like they are taking a cue from the General Mills retro cereal packaging! I was a hardcore Mt. Dew drinker as a kid and its cool to see the vintage packaging again. For some reason [...]
17 Comments » - Posted in Graphic Design, Package Design, color, design by Niki Brown
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
5 Tips For Design Students
This past Saturday I participated in the AIGA 2009 Portfolio Review. Its sort of strange to see the tables turned so soon ( I graduated in 2007). This time I was not a student, but a reviewer. I saw some great design work and have some suggestions for all the design students out there.
30 Comments » - Posted in Boston, Graphic Design, Web 2.OH, Web Design, design, design ethics by Niki Brown
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
Question Of The Week #1
I’m trying out a new feature: The Question of The Week. I’m going to post a short little audio clip (using audioboo) asking you a question. Feel free to chime in and let me know what you think! I’d love to get a discussion going on in the comments!
This weeks question:
Does the market determine the [...]
13 Comments » - Posted in Graphic Design, Question Of The Week, design ethics by Niki Brown
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Design Inspiration: Bright And Shiny Running Shoes
Color is everywhere and inspiration can be found in anything. I was recently shopping for new running shoes and was amazed by the color pallets that I saw! So may bright and shiny colors! Hope you enjoy this inspiring color round up. (and yay! Its marathon Monday!!!)
12 Comments » - Posted in Boston, color, design, industrial design by Niki Brown
Friday, April 17th, 2009
Quick Tip #29 Pathfinders And Donuts!
In this quick tip I show you how to use the pathfinder tools to draw shapes…and even a donut! As always – leave a comment and let me know what you think! And don’t forget to subscribe via iTunes.
