December 2005 Archives
Quite simply we crave nostalgia. As Jonathan Ford writes in his STEP inside design article titled Brand Nostalgia, "people are looking to the past for answers, certainty, and fulfillment." Especially around this time of year we selectively reminisce about the good ole days and buy products that help reconnect us to the past. And it's up to designers to visually recreate these eras. But where can designers find a condensed reference to the past, a quick source for inspiration?
As more and more businesses—big and small—find the Web to be a valuable medium for creating an engaging branding experience, more and more designers are learning Web design. But for many this is still a seemingly daunting task. Fear not timid print expert; you know more than you think.
Most design projects involve issues related to copyright. As a working professional, you need to have a basic understanding of what it's all about. Luckily, Shel Perkins is here to cut through the copyright confusion.
Christmas, holiday, Hannukah, Festivus -- whatever. It's that time of year again, but this time Eric Grevstad offers some sage purchasing advice on digital cameras, scanners, printers, and monitors in his new Smart Ware buyers guide series on Dynamic Graphics.
Superhero or Household cleaner? Take the test. And join in a lively discussion over at TCF.
Coming soon! Entry form for STEP inside design's second annual Best of Web competition will be available December 20, 2005. Winners will appear in STEP's Best of Web 2006 issue (September/October). This year's competition also includes the opportunity to win a year subscription to JupiterImages Unlimited. Grand prize winner will receive access to over 330,000 multimedia-resolution stock photos.
Here are the winners from Best of Web 2005.
