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Going Logo?

Have you ever noticed how many times a company will want to change their logo these days? I’d have thought it would make far more sense to stick with the same one so that customers become super familiar with it…

I’m sure that people didn’t revamp their logos all the time years ago, yet now it seems to be the way to go. Oh well, I am sure of one thing – you won’t hear many logo designers complaining about all of this extra work!!!

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‘Will my New Novel be a Success?’

My regular readers will already know how much I enjoy my writing. However, up until now, I have only ever written posts for this blog (apart from the occasional short letter to my beloved auntie). But this may all be changing in the not too distant future… You see, I am seriously thinking about publishing my own novel! And if I ever do get around to this project, then the chances are that it will feature some of my graphic design work too.

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Designing tips- all around you

I remember my teacher telling me that there is no such thing as good or bad in this world. You just have useful and useless stuff. Focusing on stuff that is useless for you will result in a waste of your time and efforts. On the other hand, focus on stuff that is useful for you and you will enjoy benefits in the long run. Of course, what is useful and useless will depend on your definition of utility, right? Well, I searched the Internet for resources that will help me improve my designing skills.

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Treating your mum

I am lucky enough to be in a good job, and earning more than I could ever have hoped for a few years ago. This year for my mother’s birthday I got her a prepaid gift card. Now I know a prepaid gift card isn’t exactly a normal gift for your mother, but I just felt like it was about time I treated her to something she has never really had in her life – money. She has spent all of her life working hard to help support her five children, and she has never actually had any for herself.

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Success- whither you tantalizing mistress?

My friends and relatives often make fun of me for my spiritual approach towards life. Well, I have dared to be different by becoming a graphic design is and moving to London to make it big. Of course, this is easier said than done. Many people are struggling to make their mark despite being very talented. The worst part is that I cannot even know whether I am a part of the talented group or not. My work is praised to the skies on some occasions and this often gives me the confidence that the next big break is just around the corner.

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Going For A Lady Gaga Halloween Costume This Halloween?

Now the Halloween season is fast coming in the U.S. and this weekend many youngsters and oldsters will be dressing up in many different costumes to celebrate the days. One of the more popular Halloween costumes this year is the Lady Gaga look. It seems that the popular music and style statement of singer Lady Gaga has made a large impact on different holiday celebrations like the Halloween. From wigs, costumes to boots and glasses, many are being enticed to try wearing one of her combinations.

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Graphic design for corporate companies: it doesn’t have to be boring!

I awoke today feeling as though I wanted to share some of my insight with the world. Now, this doesn’t happen every day, I can assure you of that. Many days of the week I wake up feeling like I just want to get on with my job and not speak to anyone. But today is different: I have had a fairly interesting couple of weeks designing some graphics for a corporate company (for some leaflets about NHS nurse jobs to be precise) and this is quite something, I can tell you!

Now, this situation probably shouldn’t have happened. There is a girl in my office who usually does all the corporate design stuff, and it just so happened that when the job came in she was off sick. So it was passed to me, and I was actually quite glad that happened.

You see, designing for corporate companies – and less corporate but still quite formal ones – doesn’t have to mean spending days staring at boring fonts and the like. You can spice things up and still create a great image which is both fun to do and possesses all the formal qualities which these things always do.

for some strange reason, a lot of more formal companies get stuck using greys and boring black and white logos. Bright colours can be eye-catching so don’t forget it!

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The everyday working person

This is an issue I have long observed in the modern society. There is a gradual change, a slight movement towards a new set of cultural thinking, a new approach to the professional development of oneself. It is both a bothering fact and a curious development. Firstly, because it has been occurring rapidly in the cities and secondly because it affects almost every young person out there.

We are talking about the human machine – a German expression describing the working class man, a person involved in working, providing for his family or working for his career, spending hours in work and sleep in a monotony, day after day. I can easily now see these people on the streets of London – people with suits not seeing anything but the road ahead, faceless expressions, people too busy with deciding matters of corporate responsibility rather than caring just a little bit about the one sitting next to then in the tube.

And before, as I have heard, it has been different. It might just from the movies that I have got this expression or it might be the stories told to me by parents and their parents. Nevertheless, the working man profile is changing. The more demanding the world is becoming, the more obsessed people are getting in terms of their employment. So just like the Germans and the Japanese, the business world of once Warm England has changed – London is becoming less and less lively and more and more concerned about business, money making and so on. From industrial lubricants industries to cleaning companies, it is all about the money making process.

So my conclusion is that the everyday working man has become the German human machine. Quite sad because England was such a smiley and lively place with warm people, gentlemen, ladies with big hats and huge smiley faces.

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Design: self-employed flyers

It doesn’t matter how many new businesses start up, or how much competition there is out there, people still keep producing awful flyers and wondering why their business is not thriving. It’s a mistake made time and time again; small business owners think all they need to do is put their details on a sheet of paper and the rest will…magically happen.

Well, it doesn’t and will never work like that. A successful ad campaign is a combination of good copywriting, clever design, and easily understandable image. Get one of these factors wrong and it’s not going to work, sorry.

Here is how you can be on your way to having a good flyer:

1) Make sure the information isn’t too overpowering. Include a simple message, the benefits the customer will get from it, and some idea of the price.

2) Make sure the information is centred on the page. Don’t do a bad job of this, because it will look instantly amateur!

3) Don’t use the cheapest paper going, or, if you are going to, make sure the flyer design is very very good.

4) It doesn’t matter what you are selling – Red Diesel London , collars for dogs, whatever – just make sure you use a decent font that is readable. If you are using a log, try and make it as memorable as you can.

5) Last but by no means least, it’s amazing how many firms forget to include their website address! This should be the first thing you think about when designing a flyer.

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Be safe and be healthy

Jogging and walking are excellent ways to exercise your body and mind however you can be extremely susceptible to an attack. When you are jogging or walking you can be lost in your own little world. It is very easy to get distracted or be thinking about life, work or anything under the sun. People often try walk in the neighborhoods where they feel safe.

As more and more people are walking, there have been increased attacks on them like data deduplication. It is not something you can to take lightly, you have to pay attention to what is going on around you. It is easy to lose touch with your surroundings and engross in your thoughts when you are out exercising. Here are few points you can follow and apply them to your walking/jogging routine to ensure your safety.

You have to be sure to jog or walk in a busy place which is well-lit. It is wise to walk early in the morning but not too early because when it is dark it is hard to see what is going on. Take a friend with you on your walking routine. Walking with a friend will not only let you have a good time but also ensure your safety.

You should try not to use headphones while jogging or walking. Listening to music can be nice in a gym or at home, however when you are walking/jogging outside it can be very unsafe in several ways. Not only would you be caught unaware by an attacker, you also may not hear traffic if you are on the side of the road.

You must be aware of the places you are walking at. Avoid bushes and lonely areas where people can easily hide and attack you. Be careful of strangers talking to you while you are outside walking. There is no reason to live in fear of everyone but people asking for directions could be trying to distract you and attack you.

Also consider carrying some self-defense item. Commonly people carry pepper spray or mace to spray in the eyes of an assailant. Exercise is good for you but be sure while you are exercising to be safe.
Walking and jogging can be activities that you can do safely and without much concern if you keep these simple tips in mind when you go for a walk next time. Be safe and be healthy.

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