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Graphic Design
Welcome to the Graphic Design category of the Trevellyan.biz blog. Here we offer tips for achieving strong and effective print and digital designs. We also offer case studies of our own designs. In addition, we offer how to instructions for using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
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Does reverse type affect readability?
Reverse type. You see it all the time – light text on a dark background. Some designers use it to give variety to a page layout. Others are ... more
Choosing a website color palette
In this blog post we discuss the importance of color in design, how to choose the right color for your brand or website, and what you should avoid ... more
Formatting everyday emails
How your email looks, what font-family, -size and color you use can affect how an email is received and understood. ... more
Paste in place with Adobe InDesign 2023
There are a few basic actions that every computer user learns first. Then we begin to learn about shortcuts and other ways to make our lives simpler. Paste ... more
Bitmap vs vector: what is the difference?
Why does it matter whether we use bitmap or vector? What are the differences and how can one tell which is which? ... more
Customer newsletters: the what, who, why and how
While newsletters differ in production and budget, they all have some things in common. In this article we will discuss some of the benefits of creating your own ... more
The benefits of a shallow header section
The header of a website is the top section of a web page. Here you’ll find, at a minimum, the logo and navigation bar. We like to design ... more
Tips for creating an optimal website logo design
There are several design factors that contribute to the readability and identifiability of a website logo. The ones we address in this article include shape and border. ... more
How does logo shape affect readability?
Whether you’re developing a new logo or getting a fresh redesign, be sure to consider what shape the logo should be. Is round, square or rectangular the right ... more