Ask Caren – new column

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

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

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?

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!

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....