http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:53:41 -0700 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:13:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Typography-talk-on-the-radio-Podcast?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner If you missed Live From the Left Coast's radio discussion on typography this past Friday, October 30th, you can still catch the lively, informative, and humorous discussion via their Podcast. Host Angie Coiro discusses typography ... typography Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:13:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Typography-talk-on-the-radio-Podcast?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Typography-talk-on-the-radio-Live-From-the-Left-Coast?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Typography talk on the radio? I love it! Join host Angie Coiro of local San Francisco radio program “Live From the Left Coast” on KKGN-960AM on October 30, 2009 from 7-8pm PST for a lively and humorous discussion on how type affects (or d... Graphic Design Graphic Design Career Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:58:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Typography-talk-on-the-radio-Live-From-the-Left-Coast?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Somethings-rotten-in-the-state-of-freelance-graphic-design?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner There are numerous articles on the web that talk about the pros and cons of hiring a large graphic design firm vs. a freelance graphic designer. But what about the difference between hiring a small design firm (more than 1 person) vs. a freelancer? A... Graphic Design Graphic Design Career Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:50:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Somethings-rotten-in-the-state-of-freelance-graphic-design?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m9d23-San-Francisco-turns-vacant-storefronts-into-inspiring-works-of-art?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image Courtesy MINE™ You’re in a fabulous mood, the weather is gorgeous, the sun is shining but as you stroll down any U.S. city street not even the Prozac-free among us can avoid the depressing vision of vacant storefronts; a cons... Creative Folks Graphic Design Inspiration San Francisco Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:19:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m9d23-San-Francisco-turns-vacant-storefronts-into-inspiring-works-of-art?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m9d9-San-Francisco-designers-artists-cyclists-ARTCRANK-headed-to-Bay-Area-for-Bike-Poster-Art-Show?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image Courtesy ARTCRANK If you’re an entrepreneur (or ever had daydreams during death-by-boredom conference meetings of becoming one) you’re familiar with the process of trying to come up with “the big idea.” It ain&rsqu... Creative Folks Graphic Design Illustration Inspiration Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:09:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m9d9-San-Francisco-designers-artists-cyclists-ARTCRANK-headed-to-Bay-Area-for-Bike-Poster-Art-Show?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Shes-SO-Creative-greeting-card-contest-Greet-this-clever-card?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner "The Origin of Turkey Bacon" copyright She's SO Creative.She’s SO Creative is chock full of outrageously clever and devilishly adorable greeting cards established by San Francisco "stuff-maker upper" Stephanie Orma (the S.O.... Creative Contest Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:09:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Shes-SO-Creative-greeting-card-contest-Greet-this-clever-card?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m8d26-The-art-of-people-watching-Or-the-silly-bobbleheaded-human-guide-to-creative-inspiration?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Stephanie Orma's sketchbook doodles of people watching in an airport.Growing-up, I had a friend whose Mom took her to the zoo quite often. But rather than looking at the actual animals, the Mom was way more into the people watching. Just picture it: ... Creative Marketing Creative Folks Illustration Inspiration Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:27:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m8d26-The-art-of-people-watching-Or-the-silly-bobbleheaded-human-guide-to-creative-inspiration?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Raising-awareness-of-the-value-of-graphic-design-An-interview-with-Landor-Associates-Britt-Dionne?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner   I once read that the average salary of a graphic designer is nearly equivalent to that of a doorman in New York City. Based on the hourly wage of many of my peers, frankly, that’s not too far off. Sure, there’s a small percentage ... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:46:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Raising-awareness-of-the-value-of-graphic-design-An-interview-with-Landor-Associates-Britt-Dionne?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m7d22-How-to-get-featured-in-the-best-darn-graphic-design-books-Interview-with-Crescent-Hill-Books?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image Courtesy, Crescent Hill Books If your house were on fire and you could only save a few items, what would they be? For me (assuming my husband, cat, and laptop were out of harms way) it would have to be my favorite collection of graphic de... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:00:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m7d22-How-to-get-featured-in-the-best-darn-graphic-design-books-Interview-with-Crescent-Hill-Books?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Crank-Up-Your-Design-Radar?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image Courtesy Stephanie OrmaNo one understands the statement, “design is everywhere” better than us designers. But comprehension and integration are two totally separate acts. From food packaging, to billboards, to book covers, catalogs,... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:59:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Crank-Up-Your-Design-Radar?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Seeking-Amateur-Interior-Designers-for-Armchair-Designer-A-new-HGTV-reality-show?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image Designed and Copyrighted by Stephanie Orma I grew up in a room with pink painted walls and pink carpet. My dresser had pink flowery accents, my bedspread was splashed with a variety of pink tints, and even my desk blotter was….you g... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:49:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Seeking-Amateur-Interior-Designers-for-Armchair-Designer-A-new-HGTV-reality-show?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Why-PR-matters-for-graphic-designers-including-the-briefbutgreat-Graphic-Designers-Guide-to-PR?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner When I recently contacted over 16 freelance graphic designers and more than 10 graphic design firms for an article I was writing/researching for a major design publication, the response was seriously underwhelming to say the least. With a fantastic... Creative Marketing Graphic Design Graphic Design Career PR Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:24:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Why-PR-matters-for-graphic-designers-including-the-briefbutgreat-Graphic-Designers-Guide-to-PR?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m6d16-San-Francisco-Design-Week-Interview-with-Leslie-Becker-2009-Design-Fellow-Award-Recipient?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Photo Courtesy AIGA SF Most folks are familiar with the old proverb, “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” Well, Leslie Becker (designer, writer, scholar, professor, and recipient of the AIGA SF 2009 Fellow Award) ... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:49:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m6d16-San-Francisco-Design-Week-Interview-with-Leslie-Becker-2009-Design-Fellow-Award-Recipient?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Do-you-want-fries-with-that-logo?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image designed and copyrighted by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO CreativeFrom low-budgets to rush jobs to piss-poor project management, every designer has one time or another faced the inevitable, "I need a logo (broc... Mon, 25 May 2009 13:37:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Do-you-want-fries-with-that-logo?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Are-design-competitions-worth-the-hefty-entrance-fees-The-lure-of-the-graphic-design-jackpot?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image designed and copyrighted by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO CreativeIt’s that time of year again – call for entries. Try as we might to escape it, reminders are everywhere: in our mailbox, our e-mail, adve... Graphic Design Graphic Design Career Thu, 14 May 2009 07:39:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Are-design-competitions-worth-the-hefty-entrance-fees-The-lure-of-the-graphic-design-jackpot?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m5d7-If-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-a-different-typeface-Acclaimed-designers-talk-typography?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image designed and copyrighted by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO CreativeI have a love/hate relationship with typography. Love in the sense that I am so passionate about the craft, I’ll stay up night upon night tweak... Creative Folks Graphic Design Graphic Design Career typography Thu, 07 May 2009 06:42:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m5d7-If-at-first-you-dont-succeed-try-a-different-typeface-Acclaimed-designers-talk-typography?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d23-How-to-get-graphic-design-and-copywriting-clients-Drop-the-mouse-and-step-away-from-the-computer?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner  Image designed and copyrighted by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO CreativeFor the creative industry, in which 99.9% of the time is spent interacting with a computer, it seems ironic that the success of the business it... Creative Marketing Creative Folks Graphic Design copywriting Graphic Design Career Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:59:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d23-How-to-get-graphic-design-and-copywriting-clients-Drop-the-mouse-and-step-away-from-the-computer?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Is-the-graphic-design-Portfolio-Day-review-really-worth-it?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image designed and copyrighted by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO Creative The newbie designer trap goes something like this: You go to graphic design school. You study all the “famous” designers that your ... Creative Folks Graphic Design Graphic Design Career Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:21:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Is-the-graphic-design-Portfolio-Day-review-really-worth-it?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d15-How-to-get-hired-by-the-best-graphic-design-firms-in-San-Francisco-Tips-advice-and-what-NOT-to-do?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Image designed and copyrighted by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO CreativeI recently went to a design lecture at Sacramento State University in which renowned graphic designer Kit Hinrichs discussed his 40+ year career including work... Creative Folks Graphic Design Graphic Design Career Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:53:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d15-How-to-get-hired-by-the-best-graphic-design-firms-in-San-Francisco-Tips-advice-and-what-NOT-to-do?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d9-The-freelance-graphic-design-pest-How-do-you-stay-fresh-in-employers-minds-without-bugging-them?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner Design and Cartoon by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO Creative I recently emailed a few prospective freelance graphic design employers with a link to an article of mine on “The Graphic Designer’s Guide to Twitte... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:46:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5730-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner~y2009m4d9-The-freelance-graphic-design-pest-How-do-you-stay-fresh-in-employers-minds-without-bugging-them?cid=exrss-SF-Graphic-Design-and-Branding-Examiner