Directory of Graphic Design News:
The keys to appealing appeal letters
By: Bill Laforme December 3, 2009
Nonprofits, charities and foundations are going through a difficult time, as the recession has caused many donors to tighten their purse strings.
Get endowments back on track with holiday solicitation packages
By: Jenna Weiner December 1, 2009
or a more involved solicitation campaign, universities can fill the envelope with a small gift
With conference business cards and brochures, creativity sells
By: Jenna Weiner November 28, 2009
With hundreds - or even thousands - of booths and representatives, just about every participant returns with stack after stack of business cards, brochures and promotional products.
Postcard mailing campaigns provide more than just promotion
By: Bill Laforme November 19, 2009
With their small, manageable size, postcards have a higher readability rate, especially when paired with compelling graphics. .
Web Design World conference allows graphic designers to share talent
By: Jenna Weiner November 19, 2009
In their announcement of the longest-running conference for professional web designers, Web Design World, they encouraged graphic designers to come learn from the industry's best in a face-to-face environment, instead of taking refuge in their digital worlds.
Business card coupons combine strategy with originality
By: Bill Laforme November 11, 2009
One way to capitalize on this phenomenon is to put coupons on the back of business cards. All too often businesses neglect the reverse side of cards, thereby ignoring valuable real estate for advertising or promotions.
Breaking out of the business card mold
By: Jenna Weiner November 8, 2009
Business cards are easily lost in the confusion of life or the competition of a conference. With everyone handing one out, one of the most important characteristics of a business card is its ability to set the cardholder - and the organization - apart from the pack.
Well-designed brochures raise businesses above
the competition
By: Bill Laforme November 4, 2009
Small businesses preparing for a conference or trade show should make sure all their bases are covered with respect to printed promotional materials - business cards, brochures and promotional giveaway products should all be designed and stocked well in advance.
Kleenex boxes to highlight graphic designers' work
By: Bill Laforme November 3, 2009
A Florida graphic design student is getting some national exposure for her work thanks to a recent contest for the Kimberly Clark corporation.
Proposed law would apply to t-shirts, other printed items
By: Jenna Weiner November 2, 2009
The state of California is considering legislation that could affect people involved in t-shirt design and other custom printing businesses.
