Graphic Design Pun
There is quite a bit of clever (nerdy) images out there that relate to design. I thought we’d start sharing some of them as we run into them. I saw this last night and it was somewhat amusing.
A New Website?
We typically try to avoid self promotion on this website. This, however, is just that. To my credit, it took a little time to create this and this seemed to be the best place to share it for now. It can apply to anyone, not just Rhyolite Design.
I had been working on some info graphics for a client and stumbled across a similar idea where a company illustrated the need for a new logo. I took the website route.
Helvetica – A Documentary
I recently saw the movie Helvetica. A must see for all designers. According to the website for the film, “Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which recently celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives.”
The post thumbnail came from this website.
Logo Design Inspiration
I’ve been working on a new logo for a client and have been doing a little research. I came across some work by a designer named Jeff Fisher. He has some great work. The Portland State and Hidden City logos are my favorites.
The Process…
Being a designer is a struggle. So many clients hire you, based on your portfolio, then design the project themselves. I can’t be alone on this. Surely there are many other designers out there who can relate to this frustration. Is there a point where you, as the designer needs to pull the plug and let the client know you are finished? Or, is it better just to do the work, make the client happy, then hide the project far from your portfolio? There is no good answer because at the end of the day, what’s the main purpose of being a designer? To make money. At least that’s how I’ve chosen to bring home the bacon to my family.
Here’s a great video illustrating the “creative” process and the disaster people who haven’t studied design can create.
But wait…that’s not all. I saw this video as a suggestion under the above and thought it was worth sharing.
Seaside, Florida
It’s been a while since I’ve made a post. I’ve been vacationing with family in Florida and trying to get caught up on all the work I left behind. I never realized it would be this difficult taking time off when running your own business. Luckily, I kept up with email while I was gone. That could have been an ugly mess to come home to.
Seaside, Florida on the panhandle is a wonderful place. Luckily it hasn’t been affected, at least physically, by the BP oil disaster. There were a few tar balls on the beach. I’m no scientist, but this didn’t seem to be much to worry about at all.
There weren’t many tourists. Good for us, bad for the local economy.
Seaside is referred to as a new urbanist development. In 1981,when Seaside was built it was a free for all…literally. The county had no restrictions. Lucky for us, the people with the vision, Robert and Daryl Davis, hired an excellent architect, Duany and Plater-Zyberk, and created a beautiful community.
Time magazine referred to Seaside as “The most astounding design achievement of its era and, one might hope, the most influential.”
A lasting impact on modern architecture and planning has been made by Seaside. Developments are continually modeled after its success.
I took a few photos while on this trip. Check them out on my Flickr photo stream.