Chalcedony Design

What Is The Best File Format For Printing From?

Web Author — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:58:25 +0000

Vinyl banners have really taken an exciting leap in the last decade or so. Gone are the days of plain, unexciting banners that took hours to produce and were a pretty penny to make. The introductions of the digital medium and the images that go with them have made for bright, exciting banners.

Large format digital printers allow for full colour images and vinyl lettering can really look great, though there are often discrepancies in the quality – much of which is caused by incorrect imaging being used. Choosing the right image format can make all the difference to the …

5 Jobs You Might Have To Hire A Designer For If You Want Your Website To Look Amazing

Web Author — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:40:38 +0000

They say that content is king and this is amazing because we can all put words onto paper. We learned how to write in school and even if you’ve forgotten how to do it without a handful of spelling mistakes and bad grammar it will only take you a few months of practice to rediscover the basics. This means within a short amount of time people can have a website up and running, but is this enough for a business to have great success? Is the written word all you need?

You’ll soon discover it’s not and if you want …

5 Design Features To Remember For The Person Who Knows Nothing About Design

Web Author — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:03:17 +0000

Most people who start building an online business are not professional designers. Most of them also happen to be poor, or just don’t want to invest money in their business when they’re starting out. Can you see how this could be a problem? In the olden days you could get a website built by someone who knew what they were doing, or you would have to go without. These days it’s all too easy to set your own website up and it means there’s a lot out there where the design is terrible.

You don’t have to spend thousands …

Why Color Matters When Creating Your Brand Message

Web Author — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:35:52 +0000

When it comes to branding, businesses tend to have trouble deciding which portion deserves the most attention. Some feel as if their logo is the most important while others feel as if the tagline will be the key reason people choose their company.

The truth is, while the tagline and logo are important, one element is even more important—your color choices.

That’s right. The colors that you choose to represent your business will have a bigger effect on your customers than any other piece of your branding elements, and here’s why.

People are influenced by color.

Most consumers are visual …

Iconic Logos – How Brands Modernize Their Image by Revising Their Logos

Web Author — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:34:14 +0000

Rebranding is a great way to give your company a new and fresh look. Many companies don’t realize that their dated logo can be harming their business. Unattractive and outdated logos can make consumers think that your business is old and outdated, and they will be more inclined to make purchases from companies that are new and exciting.

Some companies, like Nike, will probably never rebrand their logo because it’s simple and can stand the test of time. Other companies are not so lucky and will need to update the colors, font and overall style.

Microsoft recently underwent a logo …

How To Make Sure Your Logo Design Is Amazing Before You Open Up Photoshop

Web Author — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:32:43 +0000

Have you got a great logo on your website, or is it absolutely terrible? If you did it yourself it would probably be a good idea to ask someone else what they think of it, because we are often unable to see the faults in something when we did it ourselves.vAsk someone who doesn’t love you, so not your mom, because they will tell you how nice it looks to spare your feelings. That’s what moms do and it’s lovely, but it’s not exactly going to guarantee you have a kick-ass logo.

The perfect logo may only be a dream, …

20 Quick Web Design Tips

Web Author — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:58:15 +0000

Being a web professional, I am always on the look-out for ways to build and enhance my skills in order to create a better product for my clients, as well as to save time in the process. A tips checklist can help you to quickly reference various shortcuts and tricks along the way.

Domain names

1. Make sure the domain name functions both with the www and without.

2. It’s a common website design convention to reserve the subdomain (eg: help.tentips.com) for your mobile gadget. Although, it’s actually cheaper and as widely known as the top-level domain .mobi

3. The …

Web Design Trends of 2012

Web Author — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:07:46 +0000

Every year there are new web design techniques and features that are brought to the table. Some only last a short period of time, while others are bound to stick around for the long haul. 2012 has been a very interesting year for web design and today we are going to discuss some of the latest trends. You may want to consider adding them to your website.

Responsive Web Design

The internet is becoming more accessible all the time and with so many new ways to use it, web designers have no choice but to come up with new ways …

Three Deadly Mistakes in Website Design

Web Author — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:06:32 +0000

If you own a website, the last thing you want is the visitors to leave your website as soon as they land there simply because of poor website design. There are a number of factors that need to be considered while designing a websites. All your content is useless if it not presented in a nice way. As a blog owner, it is your responsibility to keep the visitors on your blog for as long as possible. This can be achieved by making a good selection of background, providing proper navigation and using the correct size fonts. This post provides …

8 Golden Tips When Designing An Accessible Website For A Disabled Person

Web Author — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:00:41 +0000

The advent of the Internet has turned the world of publishing away from the volumes of books in hardcopy to the simplicity of having e-books in a flash drive or in one’s android powered phone. Most people but not all enjoy the ease of accessibility and the speed offered by the Internet.

When it comes to launching a new web site, most people forget the individuals with disabilities. (Disabilities in this case are not as defined according to medical terms but any physical or mental limitation that affects use of the Internet.) Navigation of websites for them is different and …