From acrosss the pond..

Good advice from a design blog in UK

How much can you charge for freelance graphic design.

Graphic 6 Reasons Why a Logo Should Cost More than your Lunch.

something we all have to deal with or think about at some point in our design careers.

3 Sixteen

I've seen this brand here and there online as far as T shirts and jeans, but I never knew they had such stylish winter gear. Their Salt & Pepper Field Jacket is sharp as hell, and it separates you from all the standard black leather jacket wearers out there.




I like the military style and (what they say is ) its customizable look. Is it warm enough for this Philly weather? I dunno, but you give me this jacket, a nice scarf, and a French Martini, and I'm the baddest Mutha#$% of all time!

3sixteen.

3sixteen's blog.

Beyonce-GQ Germany Cover

I'm surprised to find Bey on the cover. Too bad this wasn't the American version. We won't get into why it isn't...


I remember when women on the cover was non-existent, especially a woman of color.

I remember buying this issue. I still have it stored safely away in the basement.

Design-wise, it is interesting watching how GQ magazine made subtle changes in its layout, masthead, and typography.

Look at all 500+ covers till you're dizzy here.

Typefaces: Helvetica

When I started design school, I was initially attracted to the crazy tv show, movie title fonts, or those silly use em only once in a while faces, but that was only lust. My love is truly for the king of the san-serif, Helvetica. Once thought of as the most boring and basic of typefaces, it is now one of my favorites.



I'm going to find the movie of the same name, Helvetica. I just missed a screening last night. Aarrgghh!

Many design heavyweights all speak on the history of Helvetica, as well as graphic design. I've been much more involved in photography than design lately; I need to get back to my roots.

Helvetica is all around us...


Frankfurt


Amsterdam


New York

Creative Like Us: Mary Grace Oania

How long have you been a Photographer?
Basically I'm a freelance photographer. Not something I had planned at all.