David Airey, graphic designer

Art from a Red Bull can?

Red Bull plane

How creative do you think you can be with Red Bull cans?

There’s a competition open to one and all from Red Bull The Art Of Can, with the winners having their work of art showcased in Philadelphia later this year.

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What makes a good business card?

Business card design

What makes a business card effective? Is it originality? Legibility? Simplicity? Perhaps it’s how your card prompts the recipient into contacting you. A clean, uncluttered design shows that you care about appearance and immediately sends out a professional vibe.

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UrbanFonts.com website critique

Urban Fonts

There are so many font sites out there that for the first time searcher it’s kind of over-whelming. You need time on your side when choosing the right fit for your design work. I think UrbanFonts.com is the first font site that I’ve taken a decent look at through my blog posts, and I’m doing so after they paid ReviewMe for my time.

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Poster design from Lippa Pearce

INFANTRY poster by Lippa Pearce

One of the sharpest poster design executions I’ve seen. It’s from Lippa Pearce who are now Pentagram partners. Excellent typography mixed with engaging photography.

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How you helped improve my blog

Lone tree

You should always be wondering how your blog can function better and be more user-friendly. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook important aspects simply because you’ve been looking at it for too long, or because it’s fine for you.

What’s the best way to understand how your blog is used? Ask your readers. I did, and here’s what I found out.

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