http://pishposhblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:28:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We recently finished this program book cover for the Four Corners Arts Center in which sharp dynamic shapes converge to play on the concept of "four corners." http://pishposhblog.com/?p=318 We were delighted to have the opportunity to design the OPEN flags for the businesses of Tiverton Four Corners. Our goal with this collection of sherbet colored flags (pinks, oranges, blues and lime greens) was to highlight the independent businesses on the main thoroughfare of this 300 year old town. http://pishposhblog.com/?p=312 We've been working with DeBlois Gallery in Newport, RI for years now, and they're always up for something fun. This year's Member's Show design uses punchy color and contemporary direction. Go see it if you can! http://pishposhblog.com/?p=306 When this San Francisco-based client came to us with an outdated web design, we were eager to help. They had an amazing portfolio of images showing their expert tile and marble designs, and served a high-end clientele, but their web design didn't communicate their expertise, nor was it as effective ... http://pishposhblog.com/?p=292 This 300 year old farm, located in South Dartmouth, MA needed a simple and elegant packaging solution for their organic jellies and jams which sell in local markets and shops. This lovely little hang-tag provides ample space for logo and branding as well as a message about supporting local agricultural ... http://pishposhblog.com/?p=287 Many of our clients come to us with old photographs which must be converted to digital files. Photos that have been mishandled, printed on non-archival papers, or are more than ten years old, need to be adjusted in order to rid them of their sepia-type discolorations. This can be quickly ... http://pishposhblog.com/?p=281 When we received the opportunity to rebrand the historic village of Tiverton Four Corners, one of our most exciting challenges was identifying the appropriate font. We began the hunt by looking at type faces originated in the late 17th and early 18th century, as the village was originally chartered in ... http://pishposhblog.com/?p=269 MOMA has a lovely typography exhibit running through July 2010 which covers printed matter from the hugely influential New Typography (Die Neue Typographie) movement of the 1920's and 30's including pieces by designer Jan Tschichold. These concepts on layout design changed everything. Check it out: The New Typography December 23, 2009–July 12, 2010 http://pishposhblog.com/?p=254 Check out this great feature on how the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics branding team brought in Coast Salish artist, Xwa lack tun (Rick Harry) to create aboriginal graphics, adding further contextual flavor to their overall dynamic. Each image tells a story. Sound familiar? http://pishposhblog.com/?p=248 If you want more qualified traffic to your site each month, but don’t have the time for a new marketing campaign, Google AdWords could be your new best friend. How Do You Get Started? (It’s fairly simple, actually. ) 1. Sign Up! Go to: https://adwords.google.com and sign up with a username and ... http://pishposhblog.com/?p=240