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Archive > October 2009
Killer Poster – The Final Chapter
This one tip will make a huge difference in how well your poster does in bringing people to your event.
Sweat the Small Stuff
The common expression is “don’t sweat the small stuff.” But my advice – going ahead and sweat the small stuff – push yourself and take those small steps. You never know – you could be swinging “monkey style” before you know it.
For the Self Employed
Getting audited would be a nightmare. Not having your information together would multiply the misery exponentially. The Tax Man is just about the scariest monster I’ve ever heard of, how about you?
The Bare Facts about the Backside
Is the backside of your business card bare? Don’t waste perfectly good marketing space!
Workin’ for a Livin’
Your printing, advertising, etc. needs really needs to work hard to help you succeed – that is it’s job. (Sometimes graphic designers forget that concept. It is easy as an artist to get caught up in creating “artsy stuff”.)
How to Design an Effective Flyer/Poster part 3
The more contrast you have between your text and graphics and your background, the better your chances of capturing someones interest.
How to Design an Effective Poster/Flyer part 2
The next two things to think about as you design your flyer are simplicity and composition. If you don’t address these issues correctly you will lose your potential client’s interest immediately, or you will never get it in the first place. Subconsciously people’s eyes avoid copy that is busy and/or overwhelming, they don’t even realize [...]