Tech Support Anxiety

When was the last time you called tech support? Here's a new study showing high anguish and anxiety with computer tech support due to long lag times, lack of ready resolution. What's your opinion? May 29, 2010

Graphics of the Americas Presentations

In case you didn't make it to the February Graphics of the Americas conference, here's an education opportunity for graphic designers and print specialists -- the conference session presentations are available for download ... May 7, 2010

The Risks of the Backchannel

If presenters and audiences aren't prepared for the impact of a backchannel, there are risks of misunderstandings and public blowups ... Nothing gets attention like conflict, and that's especially true when it comes to the backchannel. February 24, 2010

Confessions of a Public Speaker

Did you ever have to make a public speaking appearance? Did you feel confident? Did you freeze up? Did you throw up afterwards? If you speak publicly, you really need to know how to effectively present ideas to anyone. What you need is Confessions of a Public Speaker January 12, 2010

My New iPhone

The new iPhone in the family caused quite a stir ... and it's not really as intuitive as they lead you to believe. Out of several help aids for Apple's awesome iPhone, this one has been thoroughly field tested and found to be the best! December 10, 2009

Tutorial: Brushed Silver Text Effect

IN THIS ETC TUTORIAL we will be creating a brushed silver reflective text effect. We will also be creating the accompanying abstract reflective watery background scene. November 2, 2009

Negative Space: nothing says a lot

Someone asked about "Negative Space" and then blogs all over the place picked up the buzz word -- but nobody actually delves into the psychology and philosophy of designing with negative space. It's one of the most powerful tools a graphic designer's toolbox. October 29, 2009

Designing Spaces

Designing Spaces - in logo designing, as well as other design and page layout projects you can leverage the space that contains nothing -- Negative Space. Here are some examples of brilliant use of negative space. October 29, 2009

How to design a logo of letters

Are you known by your initials? Turn those letters into a terrific signature! Desktop Publishing icon John McWade joins us this month to share some tips and tricks on getting the most out of letterforms for logos and monograms... How to design a logo of letters August 11, 2009

Today's Print Workflow

Printing industries expert Gretchen A. Peck reports that as many as 90 percent of the digital files printers receive from customers are in some state of disrepair. Designers today must be prepared to accept new responsibilities, and think beyond design aesthetics -- Creating for Today's Print Workflow August 11, 2009