If you love typography or think you have a keen eye for fonts, take a stab at The Rather Difficult Font Game. Take the challenge and let me know how you do. I scored 31/34 first try … out of an average 23/34. At the time I entered the Hall of Fame, I was ranked number 29. Not bad at all. I knew more of ‘em then I thought!
I’ve been meaning to share a little bit of my own recent branding design—beginning with my business card—and I just received the push I needed.
Brian Yerkes, Owner/Creative Director of Brian Joseph Studios, posted a clever blog asking for the Business Cards of Bloggers. I’ll admit that I am more of a designer than a blogger, but I knew it would be fun to join in. (Cue shameless promo part!) Plus, it will be fun to visit and revisit Brian’s post as the cards start showing up. Great idea, Brian, and thanks to Jacob Cass for spreading the word!
Do you have a blog and a business card? Head over to the site and follow Brian’s rules to participate. If you don’t have a business card but need one designed, give me a shout.
And now, without further introduction, I present the card … (relatively) hot off the press:
For those that didn’t know, Jes is pregnant … due date is in July! We found out last Friday that we are having a little girl. This is one of her latest photos. Needless to say, Jes and I are ecstatic and can’t wait for all that is in store for us this year (and for many to come).
How do you greet others during that special period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s?
I don’t mind admitting I prefer “Merry Christmas” … because Christmas is what I celebrate. But I still do not understand why “Happy Holidays” has been deemed a bad expression. Having said that, I wanted to showcase the holiday* card I designed while working with Collins, Waters & Bridgman Integrated Marketing in 2007. Read the rest of this entry »
To say I’m excited about the new Guitar Hero featuring Aerosmith (coming out June 2008) would be an understatement. In fact, perhaps the only thing that is more exciting THIS week is the news Jes and I should hear on Friday…