Harry Jay http://harryjay.org/v2 Beyond The Unusual Thinking Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:08:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Retro and Classic Logo Designs http://harryjay.org/v2/retro-and-classic-logo-designs/ http://harryjay.org/v2/retro-and-classic-logo-designs/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:48:31 +0000 admin http://harryjay.org/v2/?p=3743 People adore many things in retro style – cars, furniture, paintings, etc., not only because such things easily draw public attention thanks to their unusual and unique appearance, but also because all of them have already passed the test of time and proved their quality and authentic value. Old style logo design is often chosen to underline historical legacy and traditions of a company or a brand. Organic food companies, hotels, media and publishing companies – there are many examples of business spheres, where retro and old style logo designs are still in use today. Of course, rebranding is often a pressing demand of time, when it is necessary to renovate and modernize company’s profile including its logo; however, those companies that built their reputation for many dozens of years value their traditions and legacy too much to change their graphical symbols easily. Owing to that even today we still have many examples of retro logo designs.

South Mountian Preserve by Jerron Ames

South Mountian Preserve

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Summer Fireworks by David Pugh

Summer Fireworks

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To be fair, not everyone is a social media genius but there are definitely tips and tricks to utilize social marketing tool on your website and blog to increase attention for your articles.

sexybookmark 02 Top Social Bookmarking WordPress Plugins

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Instead they go to the local dump, abandoned houses, and other unpleasant places.

Abandoned Toys

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]]> http://harryjay.org/v2/20-interesting-shots-of-abandoned-toys/feed/ 0 Why Paper Is Still One of The Most Important and Useful Design Tools You Have http://harryjay.org/v2/why-paper-is-still-one-of-the-most-important-and-useful-design-tools-you-have/ http://harryjay.org/v2/why-paper-is-still-one-of-the-most-important-and-useful-design-tools-you-have/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:41:22 +0000 admin http://www.harryjay.org/?p=3363 What is the single most useful tool in your design arsenal? Your Mac or PC? Your Wacom pen tablet? Perhaps your iPhone or iPad?

For me, it’s still a plain old piece of white paper. It may not be the coolest or newest tool in the tool box, but it’s been a real pal through every major design project I’ve ever worked on.

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]]> http://harryjay.org/v2/why-paper-is-still-one-of-the-most-important-and-useful-design-tools-you-have/feed/ 0 Five Useful Design Techniques and Coding Solutions For Web Designers http://harryjay.org/v2/five-useful-design-techniques-and-coding-solutions-for-web-designers/ http://harryjay.org/v2/five-useful-design-techniques-and-coding-solutions-for-web-designers/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:31:23 +0000 admin http://www.harryjay.org/?p=3357 As designers, we have to create an intuitive user experience, solve design problems and provide a beautiful and functional user interfaces.

Unlike print design, we don’t have the luxury of designing in a static area; rather, our canvas is ever-changing in its content, browser width, page length and more.

We do need to be able to code to some extent and be able to build a design around a structure of code.

Yet, with these complications comes an opportunity for unique functionality, interactive effects and better user experience.

Bargraphdemo in Five Useful Design Techniques and Coding Solutions For Web Designers

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]]> http://harryjay.org/v2/five-useful-design-techniques-and-coding-solutions-for-web-designers/feed/ 0 How to Get Started Shooting Nighttime Landscapes http://harryjay.org/v2/how-to-get-started-shooting-nighttime-landscapes/ http://harryjay.org/v2/how-to-get-started-shooting-nighttime-landscapes/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:27:51 +0000 admin http://www.harryjay.org/?p=3356 Most people only think of a nighttime landscape as one that is indistinct or includes only the silhouettes of the mountains against the starry skies.

The fact is that the settings and timing used for a nighttime or extremely low-light photograph can often catch shades of color and effects that are completely indiscernible to the naked eye.

This means nighttime landscapes are worth some experimentation.


Photo by Paulo Brandão

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]]> http://harryjay.org/v2/how-to-get-started-shooting-nighttime-landscapes/feed/ 0 5 Tips for Being Creative Under Pressure http://harryjay.org/v2/5-tips-for-being-creative-under-pressure/ http://harryjay.org/v2/5-tips-for-being-creative-under-pressure/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:46:48 +0000 admin http://www.harryjay.org/?p=3352 One of the worst feelings in the world is staring at a blank computer screen when you are under a deadline. For graphic designers, this is a pretty regular occurrence.

Here are some tips for overcoming the designer’s block and staying creative, even under pressure.

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