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Pinterest is a great new tool for brands. Pinterest gives brands a virtual collage to visually represent their creativity, distinctiveness, and products and services. According to Compete research, Pinterest reached 7.2 million visitors in the U.S. in December 2011 and is growing faster than Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ did at their beginnings. Continue Reading...

I recently finished up some note cards for the talented photographer Allana Taranto, of Ars Magna Studio. Ars Magna specializes in weddings, portraits, and boudoir. Allana needed 2 types of cards: a reminder card for boudoir clients to get them excited for their upcoming photo shoot as well as thank you cards for all clients. Continue Reading...

Textured online design can be a huge win or a huge disaster. Too much texture can disguise messaging and make a website appear disorganized, overwhelming, and inexpensive. Using texture correctly, however, can give a website depth, personality, and help callout key messages and calls to action. Continue Reading...

“Fancy some motor oil, spray deodorant, and shoe polish with your dinner?” Pixiq.com asked? Do you question why food used in ads look much more appealing than what is actually presented on your plate or in your takeout bag? Is it false advertising to Continue Reading...

Steve Jobs will be remembered as a technology game-changer, fusing functionality and beauty. He highlighted the value of design as his creations became inspirational and aspirational. It's obvious that he touched many people's lives with his passion to connect the world and create the most user-friendly experiences. Continue Reading...

A new item for the wishlist: Canon Camera Lens Mugs. The press at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver were given this imitation Canon Continue Reading...

I love this photo submitted by Sheng Lin. Boston.com asked Bostonians to post pictures of Boston at its best. What represents Boston at its best? This question is what is great about this idea because what is “the best” is so subjective. Continue Reading...

What makes for a great photo? Of course it's all subjective but there are definitely principals that make some photos unanimously better than others. Love this one because it exhibits a great sense of "anti-closure" (almost definitely not an Continue Reading...