Posts by: Emily Kane

Virtual Meeting Etiquette

Virtual Meeting Etiquette

Virtual meetings have become common practice in today’s new working from home world. Here are a few simple tips for success with your next virtual meeting.

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Designers

Holiday Gifts for Designers

The holidays are once again right around the corner. Get a jump start on your gift giving with these creative ideas for holiday gifts for graphic designers or artists on your list.

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Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year… Living Coral

Introducing Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral. This year’s color is warm, inviting, energizing and playful. It’s a happy color that we could all use more of in our day-to-day lives. Pantone says, “Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our…

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A Review of 2017 Logo Redesigns

Logo redesigns can make a strong and subtle impact. Logos are a critical component of a company’s identity. They are a simple graphic representation of your brand that leaves the first impression for your customer or client. To keep a brand current, many companies will implement a brand refresh, which usually includes a logo redesign….

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How To Make Working From Home Work For You

How To Make Working From Home Work For You

Working from home certainly has its perks. But the grass is not always greener. Adjusting from working full time in a shared office space, to working full time from home takes a little getting used to. Here is a glimpse into a day at the home-office, with tips to make working from home work for…

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2017 Summer Reads

2017 Summer Reads

The lazy days of summer are in full swing. It’s the perfect time to dive into a new book, or, if you’re like me, one you’ve started but haven’t finished. Here’s a quick list of what I’ve been reading lately to get you started.

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Meet Our Furry Friends

Our team has a soft spot for furry friends (we have 12 pets!). They help keep us sane amongst a busy studio schedule, make us laugh, keep us entertained at the office and keep our feet warm under our desks. So we thought we’d introduce you to the 4-legged team who give us their unconditional love.

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Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year

The holidays are over and it’s time to kick off 2017 with a fresh start. What better way to welcome the new year than with Pantone’s 2017 color of the year, Greenery. This vibrant and invigorating hue is the complete opposite from last year’s pastel duo, Rose Quartz and Serenity. I love this new shade….

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Sending Season's Greetings

Tips for Sending Season’s Greetings

Every year, the holidays seem to creep up faster and faster. Stores have begun their Christmas displays before Halloween has ended. Time is running out, but it’s not too late to send your clients and customers a holiday greeting.

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Guide to Stock Photography

Guide to Stock Photography

As a graphic designer, I have poured through millions of stock photos over the years in search of “the right one” for a variety of projects and have seen it all. With enough practice, you begin to develop an innate sense of what to look for and which to avoid (there are many!).

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