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Guest Post at WAJC
Graham Smith of imjustcreative.com has been kind enough to post some thoughts of mine on his design collaboration site, wearejustcreative.com. Here’s an excerpt:
We’ve all been there before, right? You are in a meeting discussing the layout for [insert your project here] when someone says ‘This isn’t in English!’
You tell them, ‘No, it’s not in English, it will be replaced by the real copy once it is written.’ (more…)
Web In Review for March 19th 2009
Web in Review is a post of links that I collect from RSS feeds, links provided by my lovely Twitter friends, and sometimes links I happen upon by accident. Here are a few of the links I found interesting recently. Check them out!
- 100% Google AdSense: Tools, Tips and Resources | Developer’s Toolbox | Smashing Magazine — Advertising with Google AdSense? Check out this list of tools to help you manage your advertising.
- Thirty Free Image Resources on the Web — Where to Find Free Images — Several places to find high-quality free stock photography. (more…)
Logo Design Roundup
Graham Smith of imjustcreative.com was kind enough to feature my logo in his fifth round of creative professionals’ logos. The entire group has a lot of nice looking logos, make sure you check them out!
Web In Review for March 15th 2009
Web in Review is a post of links that I collect from RSS feeds, links provided by my lovely Twitter friends, and sometimes links I happen upon by accident. Here are a few of the links I found interesting recently. Check them out!
- 24 ways: Contract Killer — A contract is a must for any design project. Here is a great article on how to write a bulletproof one.
- Interview with Graffiti Street Artist ABOVE + Print GiveAway | Abduzeedo — design inspiration and tutorials — A really great graffiti artist. (more…)
Web In Review for March 11th 2009
Web in Review is a post of links that I collect from RSS feeds, links provided by my lovely Twitter friends, and sometimes links I happen upon by accident. Here are a few of the links I found interesting recently. Check them out!
- Amazing Package Designs | Abduzeedo — design inspiration and tutorials — Beautiful and modern package designs. Some great inspiration.
- Ego — You’re important. — Cool iPhone app to keep track of your influence on the web. (more…)
Perfectionism in Design
I recently came across an article that I thought was really interesting:
Why is a Graphic Designer Never Satisfied?
This is a really nice article for a few reasons. First, it’s a subject near to my heart. I am an incredible perfectionist. (more…)
Web In Review for March 9th 2009
Web in Review is a post of links that I collect from RSS feeds, links provided by my lovely Twitter friends, and sometimes links I happen upon by accident. Here are a few of the links I found interesting today. Check them out!
- Oh Snap! | Krftd, Arbiter of Style and Ideas — Snapple has redesigned their logo and packaging. Unlike some other fruit juice companies, this one is a fresh perspective and is appropriate.
- Innovative Graphic Design Resume CV and Portfolio Tips — Here’s a really beautiful example of a resume and portfolio printed as a brochure. (more…)
Web In Review for March 6th 2009
Web in Review is a post of links that I collect from RSS feeds, links provided by my lovely Twitter friends, and sometimes links I happen upon by accident. Here are a few of the links I found interesting recently. Check them out!
- 30 Awesome CSS Galleries | Spoonfed Design — Gallery of galleries of CSS.
- Quick Usability Checklist | UX Booth — Must-dos for any site if you want it to succeed. (more…)
Web In Review for March 5th 2009
Web in Review is a post of links that I collect from RSS feeds, links provided by my lovely Twitter friends, and sometimes links I happen upon by accident. Here are a few of the links I found interesting today. Check them out!
- The River Current — 25 Books for Design Inspiration — Great list of books for every type of design.
- EverSave: Auto Saving for OS X « AppStorm — What are great tool– saves your open documents automatically similar to Word. (more…)
Fabulous Paper Art
I’ve always loved Origami. The idea of taking a piece of paper and folding it up into something so intricate and so beautiful has always fascinated me. So I was really excited to come across this page of links to some equally beautiful paper crafts. The article showcases some print designs, some folded paper crafts, and some just plain cool things made out of paper. Take a look! (more…)
Degrees of Design
I recently ran into a beginning designer who asked my recommendation on what Adobe product she should pick up and start learning. I was curious about her question, since different products are good for different things. I turned the question around and asked her what she wanted to do in the end, and she wasn’t really sure. (more…)
Customizing WordPress
I found some fantastic resources that helped me figure out how to use WordPress to its fullest. I’m compiling them all here with the hope that it will help out anyone else that is new. Thanks to the designers who originally wrote the articles for sharing their wealth of knowledge with all. (more…)
The New Site
Thanks for stopping by!
After a week’s hard work, I’m finally able to use the site I’ve had for years, but that has never really been functional. (more…)
The Facts
style with substance
Welcome to Madyson Designs. I am a full-service designer offering solutions for small business to large corporations. No matter the task, I can come up with a solution that will fit your style and design needs. I can help you create a presence through design, in print, on the internet, and in your business world.
ideas with innovation
I have experience with the most current software and technologies to give you a modern solution to your design problems. Whether you need a simple website design, a complete branding package, or an advanced multimedia application, I can create whatever solution you need.