Posts by Tricia
What colors do I use? RGB vs. CMYK vs. PANTONE
You’re looking at the computer monitor and your finished flyer looks colorful and vivid, but then you check out the printed version and it looks lighter and different. Your printer must be malfunctioning! Likely this isn’t the case. Depending on what colors you are using you may see differences in printing versus viewing on the…
Read MoreWe love fonts!
Fonts are important whether they’re used in design, a letter or on a website. Think about it, when you were finally old enough to need a signature, or your last name changed, how much time did you spend practicing and perfecting? In a sense, you were determining your own personal font. Using the “wrong” font can…
Read More12 Graphic Design Tips for 12-12-12
It’s 12-12-12 and we are celebrating by bringing you 12 simple, but important tips for graphic design. Everything from keyboard shortcuts to overall looks! Use shift+drag to constrain proportions when resizing objects (Mac users). Always look for widows and orphans and be sure to fix them. Use CMYK TIFs when working in InDesign (general rule…
Read MoreCongratulations to Swift-Cantrell Park
Mopdog would like to congratulate Swift-Cantrell Park on winning Coca-Cola’s America is Your Park campaign $15,000 wildcard grant! At Mopdog we aim to support our local community and when it came to voting for Swift-Cantrell Park we were ready to help. I must have checked into the park on foursquare at least 30 times! Although…
Read MoreMeetup Puts the Face Back in Facebook
With all of the excitement surrounding social media, Meetup is the perfect blend of behind-the-keyboard and face-to-face.
Read MoreHow to See Linear Composition in Art
Ever look at a piece of art and think, “I like the way that looks?” More often than not, it’s the linear composition that’s drawing in the eye, focusing attention and creating that sense of beauty.
Read MorePasswords: Virtual Afterlife
What happens to someone’s online identity after they pass away? A new service called Legacy Locker helps with retaining important digital documents and password.
Read MoreThe Quick Guide to Graphic File Extensions
Ai, bmp, eps, gif, jpg, pdf, pict, ps, psd, png, tiff…so many file extensions to choose from. How do I know which is the best to use?
Read MoreIt’s a Whole New World with my iPhone
When Apple released the 32 gig iPhone, that was it for me. I couldn’t hold off any longer. I waited in line for hours hoping that they would not run out before I made it to the front.
Read MoreSustainable Design: Is it our future?
Sustainable design is environmentally conscious and eco-friendly—it’s the philosophy of designing physical objects or services that comply with the principles of economic, social and ecological sustainability.
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