You may already know the difference between serif and sans, and it's usually pretty easy to recognize a script typeface when you see one, but from there the language of typography and fonts gets decidedly more hairy. Glyphs and ligatures, opentype and web fonts, and what about those mysterious ems? Starting today, we'll be working together to demystify, clarify, illustrate, and … [Read more...] about Teaching Type: The Foundations
Online Necessities for Offline Businesses
One thing I'm looking forward to with this month's theme is hearing about the things that business owners struggle with. I'm not a masochist, I just find it fascinating to see how others handle the same challenges I've faced and I love being able to offer help when I'm able. I was reading the comments on Jess' post introducing the theme and was immediately struck by this … [Read more...] about Online Necessities for Offline Businesses
Design History as Inspiration
It's said that true classics never go out of style. In fashion, the true basics, when made well, will be wearable no matter the current trends. In home decor, a beautiful iron headboard can handle years of taste-changes, weathering different styles of rugs, art, and bedding. The same is true of other kinds of art and design, I think. As with anything, design trends come and … [Read more...] about Design History as Inspiration
Lessons in Doing Things Right
by Zoe Rooney of A Quick Study The words above were ingrained into my mind early on from various family matriarchs. I've found them immensely helpful to hold on to as I've moved through various stages of life - whenever I'm tempted to do something part way, they spring to mind as a warning. If I do it the way I'm considering, am I just going to have to do it again … [Read more...] about Lessons in Doing Things Right
Pricing Talent: Valuing Creativity, Inspiration & Technique
by Zoe Rooney of A Quick Study In the world of creative entrepreneurs, solo businesses, and income-through-crafting (or attempted-income-through-crafting, as the case may be), the conversation about worth, value, and pricing is having a big moment. People are coming to realize that there's actually quite a bit that goes into what you pay for an item and what an item is … [Read more...] about Pricing Talent: Valuing Creativity, Inspiration & Technique
