Author: Pernilla Ojergren

What is Flat Design?

In 2013 a new trend emerged; the flat design. Even though it has been around for some time, it wasn’t until Microsoft adapted this style to their Windows 8 interface that it truly became a dominant trend in the design world. The Windows 8 interface is a great example of Flat Design Flat design is what it sounds like. The graphics are flat without any beveled edges, drop shadows or smooth...

Kuler for Color

If you’ve ever taken an art class you should have some fundamental knowledge about primary and secondary colors and how they work together. But even if you haven’t, there are great tools available to assist you with choosing the right palette for your project. Allow me to walk you through one of my favorites. Adobe Kuler I love to start design projects with Adobe Kuler. It’s a...

Letterpress Printing: Lasting Impression, Lasting Inspiration

Today much of our communication is digital and the printed page feels almost forgotten. But there’s still demand for the tactile quality that something printed brings us. And nothing is more tactile than when it’s printed via letterpress. Letterpress is a relief printing technique using movable type — individual type pieces such as letters, numbers, and punctuation that can be...

Great Resources for Great Type

Aleo Typeface // Source: fontfabric.com According to Merriam-Webster, typography is the “style, arrangement, or appearance of printed letters on a page.” That definition doesn’t sound all that exciting. Typography is so much more than arranging letters on a page, and these days that page can include the Internet, too. Whether for print or web, typography is an essential part...