Lexus creates a working cardboard version of its IS sedan
To demonstrate the its dedication to craftsmanship, Lexus has created an impressive drivable replica of its IS model sedan using 1,700 pieces of precision-cut cardboard.
What are the best fonts for me? Everything you need to know
There are typefaces and fonts everywhere you look; we use them everywhere from tv to posters and billboards, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. But do you really pay attention to them?
Typography tips for better web design and sales
We’re a visual society. And with our fast-paced lives and the amount of information we’re constantly barraged with, it takes a striking visual to get our attention. But you also need smart copy presented with good typography to back it up.
35+ FREE Photoshop Actions to use on your images
If you’re a designer, photographer or other creative, then you probably use Photoshop a lot. If that’s the case, then you probably know that the software has a built-in programming language that records tasks as actions that you can replay to complete repetitive tasks. Not only…
Business card etiquette and design from around the world
A business card offers a first impression of you and—by association—your business to potential clients. In fact, they’re one of the most important marketing tools you can have. Therefore, having a unique, professionally crafted business card will make you stand out from the competition. And,…
This book shows you how to fold sex-themed origami
If you really want to impress people with artistic paper folding skills beyond making paper airplanes, origami is the way to go. Origami is the art of paper folding and normally features animals shapes, flowers, and other designs. However, if standard origami is a bit too boring…
Learn the best ways to photograph a moving object
Do you have problems shooting a moving object with a camera? It’s not just the speed of your subject that counts, it’s where you stand and the angle you shoot from.
The ultimate global hot dog style guide
A summer food staple, hot dogs are cheap, delicious and they can be dressed up or dressed down with little to no effort. And while America has its fair share of variations on the hot dog, there’s an entire world of hot dog style to consider.
Plant this eco-friendly tree book to regrow a tree
A small book publisher in Argentina is offering a book that can grow back into a tree after you’re done reading it.
How different generations consume content online
When marketers think about online behaviours, Millennials typically receive more attention than other generations. While Millennials are the social media generation, you shouldn’t rule out other generations—like Gen X—when marketing online.
Infographic: 50 important rules of document design
For non-designers, graphic design can appear a difficult task to master. There are multiple styles, typefaces, colour choices, layout options and more. However, when it comes to document design, you can narrow things down to a few basic principles. Master those and you’ll be able…
Daniel Swanick
Toronto Area Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer For the past decade I’ve been working as both a freelance and in-house Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer in the Greater Toronto Area. Collaborating with copywriters, web programmers, and marketers, I enhance client brand strategies and communicates…
