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My life and career have been guided by strong personal beliefs and a keen sense of community. Integrity, creativity, innovation, compassion and courage are my core values. Creative direction, graphic design and project management are the mainstays of my livelihood. READ MORE→
Caren Hackman’s artwork has been displayed in shows across the United States and she has been selected twice from a pool of national applicants to serve as an Artist in Residence at two National Parks. READ MORE→
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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. "We've invited Caren...
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...
Get Read – best practices for using a black background
Happy new year. To start off 2013 , I'd like to offer simple tips to assist in the reading of all visual communications material. This first column will discuss color and contrast. Black backgrounds can be stunningly beautiful, classy and striking. However they can...