Ask Caren – new column

by | Feb 8, 2013 | Blog

I am happy to share the news that The Rickie Report’s online magazine has invited me to be a monthly columnist. Rickie Leiter of  The Rickie Report receives numerous emails and phone calls from readers asking a variety of questions and explained....

Making sure that your message is read

by | Jan 30, 2013 | Blog, Design

As interesting as your subject matter might be to you, it may not immediately engage the reader. The previous blog post I demonstrated some techniques to assist in making type easier to read on a a dark back ground. Today I am offering three suggestions for making...
For the Love of White Space

For the Love of White Space

by | Dec 14, 2012 | Blog, Design, Fine Art

As a freelance graphic designer I value clients who understand the importance of  white space as a design element. Filling all the available space in a print or web layout  hinders communication. White space, also called negative space, is a key design element used in...

Graphic Design Exposed as an eBook?

by | Nov 26, 2012 | Blog

I mentioned last week that a digital (PDF) version of the book is available on the “Book” of this website page as well for $2.99. So why, you ask, am I promoting a digital version myself and not working with Kindle Direct Publishing or SmashWords? Good...

Graphic Design Exposed is now available!

by | Nov 19, 2012 | Blog, Design

I’m very excited that the softcover version of my new book, Graphic Design Exposed, is now available through Amazon’s CreateSpace . The book features practical graphic design advice. It was written for everyone who uses any form of written communication....