As a graphic designer, I love type! Here's a round-up of the best typographic games. They're a pleasant way to spend time. You'll find yourself exploring kerning, font-shaping, font pairing, testing your identification skills, and even exploring the history of famous fonts. Enjoy!
Creative examples of mega menus using modals
Explore examples of websites using modal pop-ups for their mega menus on desktop views.
Why are Adobe Premiere’s Rulers and Guides grayed out?
Short answer: Your options for Show Rulers and Show Guides are grayed out in Adobe Premiere because you do not have the Program window/panel selected and active. Read on for more details.
Examples of company wordmarks that have been genericized for digital use
Brand's logotypes used to be known for their unique flourishes; these unexpected touches added distinction to a brand's wordmark. Now, brands are moving towards minimalism, simplification, and optimization in digital contexts. Here's a collection of big brands using extremely generic typefaces as their current wordmarks.
Why did I take a coding Bootcamp?
This post discusses why, as a graphic designer and web designer, I signed up for a coding bootcamp and how it's helped me professionally.
How to create a Color Wheel
This post includes How-To videos that I use when I'm teaching beginner undergraduate Graphic Design students about Color. The Illustrator Color Wheel uses the HSB color mode and Live Paint Bucket tool. The Photoshop Color Wheel uses an RGB additive technique the brush tool. Enjoy! Happy Designing!
Where is the Control Center on my iPhone?
Today, I was trying to follow instructions from Apple on how to Screen Record on my iPhone. The instructions said to open my Control Center. I didn't know what Apple considers my Control Center. In case this is you too, here's a quick description and instructions for customizing and accessing your iPhone's Control Center.
Understanding file names that look like duplicates
Ever looked at your downloads and realized you have five files with the same name and then parenthesis with numbers? What are those? Does a file with (5).pdf in the name mean there are five of the same files on your computer? Read more to find out.
How to Search Adobe PhotoShop Layers
Ever had a PhotoShop file with many, many layers and wished there was an easy way to find the named layer you're looking for? Well, there is! Adobe Photoshop allows you to search for layers by name, search for layers by kind, search for layers by effect, search for layers by mode, search for layers by attribute, search for layers by color, search for layers by smart object, search for layers by...
How do I find the name of my Photos.app library file?
If you use Photos.app with multiple library files, then sometimes it can be confusing which library file you're viewing. Here's how to determine your Photos Library file name.