Slide design tips for effective cinema advertising
You’ve decided it’s time to start advertising at the local movie theatre. Before you begin creating your new slide, there are a few simple slide design rules to ... more
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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How to wrap text in numbers
Using iWork Numbers as a spreadsheet for a task chart can be a simple and effective way to map out your steps and track your progress. Numbers’ default setting, ... more
How to convert Word files to .txt
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to convert Words files to .txt format. Perhaps you’d like to reduce the number of attachments you send with ... more
Fit to frame content: another cool InDesign tool
Creating a complicated layout with InDesign means lots of overlapping image and text boxes. Selecting the box you want to work with can sometimes be tricky – but ... more
How to create a starburst in InDesign
It’s easy to create a starburst shape using Adobe InDesign’s polygon tool. Follow our simple instructions below. 1. Let’s get started a. Select the polygon tool in your ... more
Logo design – client feature: New Lebanon Library
My first project with New Lebanon Library was to design a fundraising brochure for their 2008 expansion and renovation project. The job included creating a new logo for ... more
Client feature: Wallguard.com catalog design
December 2009 we were asked to meet with the folks at Wallguard.com to discuss catalog redesign for their wall and door impact protection products. Not sure what an ... more
How to calculate image size to increase DPI
There is only one way to increase the quality of an image: Make it smaller If you’re tasked with providing a photograph or graphic to a print company ... more
How to use business reply mail and customer comment cards
Most unsatisfied customers never complain. It’s easier for them to just move on to your competitor. So how can you really know what your customers think? Ask! Customer ... more
How to fade an image in Photoshop
Learn how to create a gradual fade in Photoshop One of the simplest and most common Photoshop effects is the fade. In our tutorial below, we’ve provided seven ... more