http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/feed/ http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2011/7/15/digital-decoded/ Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:30:00 +0000 Community Digital publishing is breaking on to the scene with an ultimate force that only Chuck Norris should have the authority to command. Bolstered by the incredible sales of tablets (read iPad — and maybe the android… but if we’re really honest, it’s all about the iPad), the evidence is overwhelming that this is the next step for those of us who humbly call ourselves graphic designers. Understanding the in’s and out’s of digital publishing is in our best interest and will inevitably be what separates the men from the mice. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2011/7/8/designing-for-a-cause/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:34:00 +0000 Community Designers are naturally empathetic. We need to experience empathy so that we are able to connect with our audience when creating designs and brands that survive off of the emotional connections the customers/users of whatever product experience. It is very important to stay in touch with those feelings and let them guide you in your design and life. Just like musicians, a vocalist without any emotion in the words they are singing sounds very monotone and boring - so too is it with design. Practicing what you preach is the best way to really support your feelings and by extension your work. Offering pro-bono work to a charity or creating a campaign, funded out of your own pocket, to raise awareness for a struggling non-profit are just a couple ways of living empathy... http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2011/6/7/the-designer-family-tree--the-new-comer/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:19:00 +0000 Community I’d like to introduce the newest member of this great design and communication family tree — Digital Publishing. It’s like traditional publishing and the Web got together one night. With the candles lit and rose pedals spread around the room, they got a little freaky and consummated the marriage. A few months later we’re welcoming with open arms triplets — the iPad, Kindle, and Nook. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2010/3/23/quarkxpress-8-works-magic-with-free-flash-resources-/ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:04:00 +0000 ilovedesign.com Today Quark launched its new ‘Flash Magic’ global campaign aimed at helping QuarkXPress® 8 users get even more value from their investment. The campaign is built around a dedicated microsite that was developed in QuarkXPress 8 (http://www.quark.com/magic) encompassing video training, downloadable Flash® resources, customer showcases and more. With an estimated value of $750+, the Flash resources represent substantial additional value for new and existing users alike. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2010/1/29/ilovedesign-iphone-app/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:34:00 +0000 ilovedesign.com ILoveDesign.com goes mobile Want to carry your portfolio with you wherever you are? Show your latest upload to your friends at the pub? ILoveDesign has just released a new free iPhone and iPod Touch application for designers on the move. The new iPhone app, available immediately from the iTunes Store, lets you share projects, inspiration and opinions directly from your mobile phone. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2009/12/6/yourowndesigner/ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:11:00 +0000 ilovedesign.com Here at ilovedesign.com we’re always looking for new opportunities to engage with and develop the design community. So we’re extremely excited to tell you about our latest development. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2009/8/4/quarkxpress81/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:55:00 +0000 Design tools Quark has recently announced the QuarkXPress® 8.1 updater, the latest update of QuarkXPress that delivers customer requested enhancements that will further boost productivity. Quark has a great track record in offering free product updates during the life of the current version of QuarkXPress that include not only performance improvements but also valuable new features. QuarkXPress 8 is no exception. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2009/7/21/8x8londonus/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:19:00 +0000 Community The word inspiration recently kicked off the live 8x8 London Event. On 1st July, 8 designers spoke for 8 minutes each on what inspires them, where they get their ideas and what gets them out of bed in the morning. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2009/5/28/graphic-decline/ Thu, 28 May 2009 17:03:00 +0000 Community Content is on the rise. The line between publishing and everyday communication is becoming blurred. Blogs, Twitter streams, Facebook pages and more publish billions of words and millions of images every day. And it all looks a bit boring. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2009/4/15/site-refresh/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:43:00 +0000 ilovedesign.com If you're a regular visitor to ilovedesign.com you'll have noticed some changes! Web sites must evolve in order to continue to engage visitors and reflect the continuing evolution of the world we live in. There are plenty of examples of badly received Web site evolutions - just do a search on Facebook for ‘Old Face Book' and you'll find over a million members belonging to groups pleading for the return of the old version of the site. We hope our site refresh will be better received. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2009/2/11/designer-in-chief/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:49:00 +0000 Community 2008 was a victorious year for many Americans. It also proved victorious for our favorite art form—graphic design. There's no denying design had a big role in the Obama campaign, both in the primaries as well as the general election. From the logo to the posters, website, mailers, and commercials, the brand strategy and execution of the Obama campaign raises the bar for American politics. http://www.ilovedesign.com/us/blog/2009/2/11/maintain-your-brand/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:47:00 +0000 Community When talking about brands, most people will understand that Nike or Porsche is a brand. Brands influence our buying decisions. In my opinion “brand” goes further: You, I, we are all brands.