The Color of Type

January 4th, 2010

When choosing the color of type to be used on a project, consider the medium first. In print, everything is reflective. That is, everything is printed on paper and light is reflected off the paper. Most often, type in print is easier to read with more contrast between the paper and the type.

Color of Type

#000000 on left; #333333 on right

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Color Predictions

January 2nd, 2010

Color-trending is a fascinating subject. And when economic conditions combine with wartime sentiments, colors take on some interesting and unusual hues.

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The Beauty of Parasites

October 1st, 2009

Sublime and reminiscent of botanical prints, the plates from Ernst Haeckel’s Kunstformen der Natur (Artforms of nature) (1904) are a treasure trove of color and design.

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Visual Representation Poster

June 19th, 2009

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This limited edition Giclee poster by Stuart Tolley is a visual representation of the Bob Marley song I Shot The Sheriff. It shows the relationship between the bass guitar notes and the electric guitar’s treble notes.

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New Web Projects Launched

June 10th, 2009

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I‘ve launched the new site and business blog for Robin E. Williams Incorporated, just in time for this client to reveal their new site and blog at an industry conference. Inspired by their business of creating donor recognition programs and informed by the design of their logo and vibrant color palette, these designs reflect the precision of their thinking and creativity embodied in the program development.

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Oil Inspirationist :: Harold Hollingsworth

May 5th, 2009

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Seattle oil evokateur, Harold Hollingsworth, captures a swirling Retro style in his unique paintings. These large-scale canvases capture movement and depth while encompassing fragments of the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s design styles.