by Caren Hackman | Sep 15, 2015 | Blog, Design, Fine Art
A few weeks a go The Rickie Report asked me to complete an article about internationally acclaimed sculptor, Steve Blackwood. I always enjoy working with Rickie but this time I was particuarly excited about the request to write an article. I had recently returned from...
by Caren Hackman | Aug 25, 2015 | Blog, Design
This blog article is a cautionary tale about adding taglines to logos. A graphic designer (sometimes me!) will design the perfect logo for an organization. The logo will be a clean, concise visual communication piece that clearly brands the organization or company....
by Caren Hackman | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog, Design, Fine Art
I always feel sad on the first day of school. The long sunshine and freedom filled days of summer suit me better than any other time of year. Even now, as an empty-nester, I still feel a little sad as autumn approaches and days grow shorter. Nearly every time that I...
by Caren Hackman | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, Design, Fine Art
In order to have the best possible out come for their web and print communications it is helpful for my clients to understand the differences between vector and raster art. This understanding permits us to work together closely so that all of the images we use are...
by Caren Hackman | Jul 20, 2015 | Blog, Design
When I began working with the octothorpe as a “finalist” for the Barthle Tax and Accounting logo design, my daughter suggested that I look into the fascinating history of the symbol. I “wiki’ed” it but she went one step further and sent...
by Caren Hackman | Jul 6, 2015 | Blog, Design
I recently completed an interesting logo design and rebranding project for a client with whom I have been working since 2005. Over those 20 years, I had considered asking about making some improvements to the branding, because the logo had been difficult to work with...
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