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Printing Under Pressure. Quick Tips for Quick Runs

by Mark Huesman: Creative Director | Feb 15, 2011 | Graphics, Strategy

OK, hot shot, you need 5,000 brochures in the next 7-10 business days for a trade show in Saskatoon. Your boss says it better be unique, jazzy and cheaper than last year’s. Your move. What are you going to do? The clock’s ticking. First of all, don’t...

Design for Success

by Mark Huesman: Creative Director | Sep 15, 2010 | Graphics

Working with a designer isn’t as hard as you might think. Really. I’ve been in the design game for a while now and have learned a few things about what makes a successful project. To me, the best way to make the process painless is through collaboration...

5ives: Ways to Save Money on Graphic Design Costs

by System Admin | Sep 15, 2010 | Graphics, Strategy

Balancing creative impact with media exposure has been a battle in every shop since the dawn of modern advertising. In our industry, we’ve even picked teams – suits versus creatives. It’s no secret that high-end graphic design adds professionalism...

Marketing Saga of Lady Gaga

by MacDalton Berns | Jun 23, 2010 | Strategy, Writing

I was intrigued to read that 24-year-old Lady Gaga ranked number one in the “Most Creative People in Business” article in the June 2010 issue of Fast Company Magazine. Could Stefani Germanotta (aka Lady Gaga) have really expected this amount of fame...

Graphic Designer – Organized Chaos

by Mark Huesman: Creative Director | May 26, 2010 | Graphics, Popular Posts, Tutorials & How-To

I’ve been graphic designer for more than a decade and if I’ve learned anything, being organized is critical. As I’ve taken on more and more projects (in size and complexity), organizing the files related to the projects becomes increasingly...