The What

What Constitutes Good Writing?

Literature

My husband loves to read. He’s one of those brave enough to work through a 1,000+ page novel like his current work of choice, Les Misérables. He’s also become a beloved fan of The Wall Street Journal, one of the…

The Power of a Good Photo

Can you think of a time you were emotionally moved by a photo or when you saw something that caused you to pause? Photography is hugely influential in graphic design and can be the very basis of every other design…

Print Jobs: What Do I Need to Know?

Print Specifications

There are many questions to consider when working with a printer for a custom print job. If you are unfamiliar with the world of print and its many terms, it can feel intimidating to approach a business about the job…

Design is About People

Idea Board

“Content precedes design. Design in the absence of content is not design – it’s decoration.” I find this quote by web designer Jeffrey Zeldman quite striking. I believe that the most successful design and that which is most satisfying to…

AP Style Guide

AP Stylebook

All professionals should have tools of the trade – one of a writer’s tools is a stylebook. The Associated Press published the 55th edition of its stylebook at the beginning of this year. For more than 30 years, this reference…