One good way to use your downtime is to take a critical look at the user experience (UX) of your own website. Here’s a quick checklist to get you started.
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Everyman ‘Bill’ Meets Mood of Moment
Still image and video storyteller Jim Erickson of Erickson Stock offers ‘Bill,’ a solid and calm Everyman who fits the mood of this turbulent moment.
Monotype Studio Introduces Macklin
Monotype has unveiled the Macklin typeface superfamily, designed by Malou Verlomme of the Monotype Studio.
Mohawk’s Renewal Portfolio Groundbreaking
Mohawk Fine Papers unveils a portfolio of papers made with hemp, straw, and recycled cotton fiber.
Canon Celebrates Graphic Design With VDP Software
On World Graphic Design Day, Canon USA announced the application availability of Meadows Publishing Solutions DesignMerge variable data software.
A Guide To Choosing A Domain For Your E-commerce Business
A domain name is the first step towards creating a profitable e-commerce site. Here are some tips for choosing a domain.
Remote Control: Supporting The New Reality of Working From Home
How a technology supplier, FunctionFox, is helping support and transition the creative community to the new reality of remote work.
8 Tips For Designing A Simple And Successful Email Template
There are over 4.3 billion internet users, most have an email account, and a proven way of connecting is with email marketing. Here are some basic tips.
Pantone COY Foresaw Need For Stability
The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year is a simple, elegant and enduring PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue.
Mohawk and Crane Collaboration Comes To Life
Mohawk Fine Papers has released an expanded and refreshed line of Crane Pure Cotton Papers which are represented in a new swatchbook.
How To Take A Photo For An Online Store
Here are some rules for taking photos for online shops, stores and e-commerce as well as an affordable source for retouching.
FunctionFox Celebrates 20th Year With Free Demo
In recognition of its 20th anniversary, a free demo from a leader in time tracking and project management software.
Metsä Board Makes The ‘A List’ Again
Metsä Board retains position on CDP ‘A List’ for leading effort against climate change for fourth consecutive year
5 Great Tips For Outstanding Graphic Design Marketing
If you’re working solo and want to build your client base, here are five useful tips on how to spread awareness of your brand.
Neenah Swatch Pro™ Extension for Adobe Illustrator
Neenah has just launched the first-ever paper extension for Adobe ® Illustrator ®. It is intended to make it easy for creatives to envision their work on the papers they will print on.
Top Tips For Putting Together A Killer Presentation
Here are tips for putting together a killer presentation; think anecdotes, multimedia, interactivity and more
How Many Pantone Colors Are You Missing?
If you haven’t upgraded your Pantone Guides and Books for several years, your colors are no longer meeting full market demand nor are they reliably accurate.
‘Everything Under the Sun’ Is A Classic
Neenah has released Everything Under the Sun, the newest promotion showcasing its Neenah CLASSIC® Papers portfolio.
Pantone Adds 294 Colors To PMS™
Pantone has introduced an expanded array of colors to the Pantone Matching System™ (PMS). The addition of 294 trend-relevant colors creates a library of over 2,100 colors.
Yupo Team Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Employees of Yupo Corporation America, their families, dignitaries and senior company executives visiting from headquarters in Japan enjoyed a beautiful day to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Yupo Corporation.
Expanded Monotype Services Help Brands Better Express Themselves
Monotype has expanded its professional services offerings from the Monotype Studio to better help brands define, design and express their voices through type.
Best Apps For Graphic Designers To Increase Productivity
Several apps that can help graphic designers be more productive and an offer for a free phone tracker for personal or professional use.
Kallima Launches New Foldable, Boxable Solution
The new Folding Grade Kallima box™ is a product option that delivers a foldable, printable, boxable solution for packaging, cartons, POP displays, and other projects.
3D Photo Wallpaper: Making The Right Choice
Modern options of wallpapers with a 3D pattern will impress even the most exacting consumer
PRINT 19 To Recognize RED HOT Technologies
APTech announces the return of the RED HOT Technology Recognition Program at PRINT19 in Chicago (McCormick Place North, October 3-5), showcasing exhibitors’ newest products or services on the event floor.
Metallic Inks – Choose Wisely!
The next time your brief calls for a little bling, grab the Pantone Metallics Guide and Chips Books for over 350 durable Packaging Metallics colors and more than 300 metallic inks for commercial graphics projects.
56th Annual Print + Paper Survey
Today, print is a choice and an option, and our survey has evolved into an existential probe of the role and purpose of print today.
New Ruche Premium Creped Papers ‘Feel Like Cotton’
Ruche, a creped premium text and cover, is winning attention across North America from designers, printers, merchants, retailers and packaging converters/printers.
Engaging Dimensional Direct Mail Templates For Design
A free Customer Success Kit from Red Paper Plane presents ideas for using easy, engaging, dimensional direct mail designs. The entire process is online and, with dozens of templates to choose from, all you have to do is design.
Make With Mohawk Is Year Long ‘Activation’
Make with Mohawk is a three part campaign to encourage designers to pursue a passion project, try a new print technique, and submit their work for recognition.
Bridgeman Images Cuts Red Tape With Rights Ready Content
This world leading specialist in the distribution of fine art, cultural and historical media for reproductionn has launched a brand new product that cuts out the red tape of image licensing.
‘Greetings’ From Neenah and 12 Leading Designers
Neenah has partnered with 12 of the design community’s most notable and emerging talents to create its new, giftable promotion entitled A Year’s Worth of Greetings.
The Importance of Automatic Monitoring
Automatic monitoring of your IT and website is important, and this article looks at a few reasons why.
CHILI Publish Enhances Personalization and Customization Solution
CHILI Publisher, the Universal Graphics Engine, adds an Illustrator plug-in. Designers and printers visiting PRINT 18 can book a demo online right now.
Choosing A Website Theme? Here’s 5 Things To Consider
5 things to take into consideration when picking a theme.
5 Trends In Law Firm Web Design
Here are five of the biggest web design trends law firms should be noticing.
URSA Portal Identity Connects Data And People
With the help of their agency partner, Burns Group, geospatial intelligence portal URSA refreshed its brand identity and website.
Thumbtack Broadens Brand Toolbox
Thumbtack has a new visual identity that includes logo, web, app and more to broaden the brand toolbox and ditch the pushpin for a real tack.
Walmart.com Steps Up Ecommerce Experience
Walmart.com is being redesigned to make the online shopping experience faster and easier, and to position it to compete well with Amazon and other e-commerce competitors.
Yahoo Spotlights Real Small Business Owners
Ready State elevates the brand for Yahoo Small Business’ full suite of products geared towards helping small businesses grow.