tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72719488424947007032024-10-17T03:47:02.672-07:00Camille BlockCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-43815174645003298212012-01-31T16:21:00.001-08:002012-01-31T16:46:21.135-08:00How Often Should I Update My Business Brand?There are many aspects of a business brand, consisting of everything from how you interact with customers to your website and logo. As your business grows and develops, you'll find that the brand that you started out with may no longer fit the variety of clients you are dealing with today. In this article, we’ll walk you through some clues on when you need to give your business brand a Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-83162392431816142952012-01-31T16:18:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:55:41.656-08:00404 Pages ExplainedAh, the 404 page. I really love the opportunity to get creative with the simple message of ‘whatever you’re looking for, it isn’t here’. 404 pages are the default most websites direct you to when a page that you are looking for does not exist, has been re-named or moved, or when the user has incorrectly typed the page name in the url. If you are finding this error as a result of clicking a link Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-26089892458435502872012-01-31T16:17:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:45:22.321-08:00Photography in Web DesignPhotography can make or break a website, regardless of the design. Whether you are promoting a product or a service, having clean high-resolution images can make a huge difference on how potential clients view your business. Poorly taken or edited images can put a huge damper on any site, forcing users to loose interest and trust quickly.Regardless of what industry you are in, it’s important to Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-8165871601017470362012-01-31T16:16:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:48:32.048-08:00The Difference Between Creating a Business Card and Designing an ExperienceConsider your business card as a window into the experience that you provide your customers. Are the shape, texture and colour consistent with your branding, and does this differ from your competitors? Thankfully, there is no law stating that all business cards must be 2×3.5”, flat, and contain only a company logo and contact information. A business card is a great way to express what your Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-48352593286511897332012-01-31T16:15:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:16:20.097-08:00Why You Should Update Your Web Browser Today!If you’ve been ignoring the persistent pop-up windows from your web browser telling you that it’s time for an upgrade, listen up. Using older versions of any browser can bring up many issues with your web browsing adventures, including poor security, layouts and limitations on what you view. Perhaps it’s time you simply updated your current browser, or even upgrade to a new one!The internet can Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-19079745878921313142012-01-31T16:14:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:49:31.970-08:00Single Page web site vs. Multiple Pages Web Site DesignSingle page websites have become increasingly popular in recent years, and there’s good reason for it. With the use of scripts such as jQuery, Ajax, and Parallax (to name a few), one-page websites have brought on a whole new level of interactivity to their users. But having all of your content on a single page comes with it’s flaws as well.There are plenty of questions you have to ask yourself Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-18440364597118462582012-01-31T16:13:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:54:54.940-08:00Infographics in Web DesignInfographics have become a major part in how we convey information in most forms of media. You’re likely to remember seeing these images in instructional pamphlets, signs, and even geography maps. Recently, infographics have taken over how we absorb information when we don’t have time to sit down and read a novel of statistics. These clever graphics have improved our memory on various facts and Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-44912873520905306752012-01-31T16:11:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:13:15.117-08:00What is the W3C and how does it affect you?You may have heard about W3C compliancy for website construction or PCI compliancy for ecommerce sites. What are they and why are they important – in a word quality. Let’s look at W3C in this article and see why it is important.W3C stands for World Wide Web Consortium where a group of volunteers and staff work to develop Web Standards much like ISO standards. They are involved in defining an openCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-22791708462720233522011-11-14T20:33:00.000-08:002011-11-14T20:59:23.187-08:00Darford is launched!Finally! This was my first major project with Spincaster, and is one that I am certainly proud of. Although after about six months in the making, and a bazillion-plus revisions, I was ready for this one to be done quite some time ago. I certainly appreciate the many lessons that I learned while both designing and implementing content for this site, and look forward to many more equally fun and Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-28088230692646378492011-10-19T21:15:00.002-07:002011-10-19T21:16:07.962-07:00How to make sure your Newsletter gets readCreating a newsletter can serve as a quick and easy way to get your companies’ information out to the public. However, failing to provide useful and simple content can result in your newsletter getting a one-way ticket to the junk box. Benefits to creating your newsletter includereminding your clients about your businesskeeping them well informed about your products and servicesletting them knowCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-40597608652795239502011-10-19T21:15:00.001-07:002011-10-19T21:15:35.612-07:00What does your website say about your organization?How many times have you come across a website and wondered whether or not it has been updated since the mid-nineties? It doesn’t take long to notice poor design, out-dated content, and difficult usability. But what if that website was yours? Here are a few tips on how to analyze what your website says about your company, and whether or not it’s time for an overhaul.It only takes 3-7 seconds for aCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-26606643053981921332011-10-19T21:14:00.001-07:002011-10-19T21:14:54.405-07:00What is the W3C and how does it affect you?You may have heard about W3C compliancy for website construction or PCI compliancy for ecommerce sites. What are they and why are they important – in a word quality. Let’s look at W3C in this article and see why it is important.W3C stands for World Wide Web Consortium where a group of volunteers and staff work to develop Web Standards much like ISO standards. They are involved in defining an openCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-66340011417770660032011-10-19T21:13:00.000-07:002011-10-19T21:14:06.309-07:00Infographics for web designInfographics have become a major part in how we convey information in most forms of media. You’re likely to remember seeing these images in instructional pamphlets, signs, and even geography maps. Recently, infographics have taken over how we absorb information when we don’t have time to sit down and read a novel of statistics. These clever graphics have improved our memory on various facts and Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-82614212936790097612011-10-19T21:12:00.000-07:002011-10-19T21:13:20.705-07:00Single Page web site vs. Multiple pages web site designSingle page websites have become increasingly popular in recent years, and there’s good reason for it. With the use of scripts such as jQuery, Ajax, and Parallax (to name a few), one-page websites have brought on a whole new level of interactivity to their users. But having all of your content on a single page comes with it’s flaws as well.There are plenty of questions you have to ask yourself Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-49762382433188099312011-10-19T21:11:00.000-07:002011-10-19T21:12:21.490-07:00Why you should Update Your Web Browser Today!If you’ve been ignoring the persistent pop-up windows from your web browser telling you that it’s time for an upgrade, listen up. Using older versions of any browser can bring up many issues with your web browsing adventures, including poor security, layouts and limitations on what you view. Perhaps it’s time you simply updated your current browser, or even upgrade to a new one!The internet can Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-74718012399560558162011-06-29T12:53:00.001-07:002011-06-29T19:06:46.232-07:00Cleardale Community Enhancement SocietyCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-58295297174161941422011-05-09T08:57:00.001-07:002011-05-09T09:01:48.130-07:00Things to consider before opting for recycled paper Printing on recycled paper has become a big fad in keeping both homes and offices eco-friendly. As a result of this ‘green movement’, recycled paper has become a substantial demand in the print industry. Although printing with previously used paper is most likely your best option, there are still downfalls to this alternative. Recycled paper allows it’s users to reserve trees, and cut downCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-258052932158762982011-05-04T09:55:00.000-07:002011-05-04T09:59:46.703-07:00Landing PageLanding Page IndexLanding Page ContentCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-56069226435494852352011-05-02T13:12:00.001-07:002011-05-02T13:12:22.577-07:00Designing for Mobile Devices There is certainly a lot to consider when designing a website for mobile use. Not only are there so many variations of screen sizes and band-width, but the range of capabilities can make any web developer feel limited. Here are a few tips to keep your mobile web site looking sharp. The most important guideline to follow when designing for mobile devices is to simplify, simplify, simplify. Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-7875656622548706352011-04-05T14:54:00.000-07:002011-04-05T14:55:32.731-07:00Envelopes!Envelopes for an old client that I worked with for Spincaster.Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-47640233639520057732011-04-05T14:04:00.000-07:002011-04-05T14:10:55.128-07:00Logos! Here are some of the logos that I've created over the past week at Spincaster.Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-46987685075927972602011-03-06T17:24:00.000-08:002011-03-06T17:28:43.075-08:00This weekendCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-44235524949916409322011-02-28T14:00:00.000-08:002011-02-28T14:07:36.008-08:00Behind Sapphire Poster Behind Sapphire tour poster, featuring Plectrum and McCandles. Go check it out!Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-77753692808455733062011-02-24T13:13:00.000-08:002011-02-25T17:59:10.712-08:00NewCamille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271948842494700703.post-32855829473820357522011-02-22T20:26:00.001-08:002011-02-22T20:28:30.751-08:00Mo'Nique Straight from the sketchbook, this is my first celebrity sketch. Enjoy!Camille Blockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744852089801980208noreply@blogger.com0