Archive for June 2008

Tech Speak II : Printing Techniques : CMYK vs. Spot Printing

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One important thing that must be considered when creating something that is to be printed is how many colours are going to be used. Now this might seem a bit silly considering any colour printer at home or work can print any colour, right? Wrong, on two levels actually. No, it isn’t a silly question and no, your printer cannot print any colour.

Typecast

We came across this funny little time-wasting web site that is probably only amusing to other graphic designers, but if you’ve got a basic knowledge of typefaces, a sense of humor and 5 minutes to kill – have a look.

What does it all cost?

From Identity Works.

This is the mother of all FAQ’s.  But it’s a fair question, and it deserves an answer.

As phrased by Mike Walsh, Assistant Professor of Marketing, West Virginia University:
“Logo change is not a trivial undertaking. How much do companies typically spend when designing a logo?  In my past life, I’ve working in the advertising industry and I know there is no easy answer. In fact, I’ve looked at various trade publications hoping for some quote/reference on this topic. No luck so far.”