The content within this blog covers a wide range of topics. The common threads are, visual creativity, technology, the evolution of both and the threads that bind them into a complete entity.
August 25, 2012
Get More Out of the Cloud
August 22, 2012 by Lauren Hockenson 5 Tweet Share Pin It Share The cloud has long been thought of as that bit of magical server space that is normally reserved for businesses and tech-savvy early adopters. In reality, the cloud can also offer busy families a variety of helpful and time-saving resources that are easy [...]
Continue reading... July 19, 2012
Designers Be Free
(excerpt from “Stopdesign” by Douglas Bowman): Without a person at (or near) the helm who thoroughly understands the principles and elements of Design, a company eventually runs out of reasons for design decisions. With every new design decision, critics cry foul. Without conviction, doubt creeps in. Instincts fail. “Is this the right move?” When [...]
Continue reading... June 8, 2012
The Era of Design
by Adam Swann All businesses, no matter what they make or sell, should recognize the power and financial value of good design. Obviously, there are many different types of design: graphic, brand, packaging, product, process, interior, interaction/user experience, Web and service design, to name but a few. In this post, I am referring to design [...]
Continue reading... March 23, 2012
The New Facebook Page Layout
Social media is an important aspect in any marketing campaign. YTG Designs can assist you in setting up your Facebook page, upgrading your old page, and/or designing your cover photo for the new layout. Has your business upgraded to the new Facebook Page layout? Facebook is constantly growing and evolving to better meet the needs [...]
Continue reading... March 22, 2012
The Elements of Content Strategy
This article is an excerpt from The Elements of Content Strategy by Erin Kissane. It discusses the reasoning and principles of having good quality content on your website. These principles include: being appropriate, useful, user-centered, clear, consistent, concise, and supported. Click here to view the full article.
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