Social Personalities
If you’re a Facebook user then you probably are a fan of a few Facebook pages (I know it is officially known as “Like” pages, but I refuse to succumb to their vagueness. Long live “Fan” pages.) Lately, I have noticed a few of my favorite Fan pages doing some great things and others, some […]
Design the Planet #43-Box the Planet
A healthy lunch is essential to a child’s development. And that is the goal of Planet Box, to provide children with healthy foods in a fun container. The planet box is an eco-friendly, customizable lunch box designed especially for children and their growing needs. Planet Box
A Great Cross-Media Promotion
A couple of months ago, I noticed the Luzianne Iced Tea billboard on my way home from work. A few days later, I heard a promotion on the radio station, B97, to keep an eye our for the billboards. Later, the radio DJ started giving clues and listeners had to guess the location of the […]
What have I learned…
As a somewhat new designer here at Design the Planet, (I interned here last summer before I graduated) I have been here for 70 days, and so I ask myself, “What have I learned” in that time? Well… 1. Time is of the essence. 2. The office is best run on the frequency of good […]
Connecting the Dots
I can’t think of one promising finger painter or notepad doodler in their earliest design years who has expressed interest in becoming a “Communicator!” when he or she grows up. In freshman naivete, I presumed that my future as a collegiate remained a mystery behind one of only two doors to the university art department: […]
Fun With Progressive Enhancement & CSS 3
CSS 3 is just around the corner! Many web developers are asking the question, when should I start using this cutting edge web technology? The good news is that you can start using several CSS 3 techniques now for progressive enhancement with modern browsers. Users of older browsers will still be able to access all […]
Design the Planet #25-Photoshop the Planet
Whether you are an advanced graphic designer or a beginner in the field you HAVE to know Photoshop. Knowing small techniques can change an okay looking design into something dynamic and fantastic. Check out this tutorial on text effects combined with our favorite planet of the solar system. And if you are looking for […]
Design the Planet #23-CSS3 the Planet
With the development of CSS3 a whole new range of possibilities are now available to web designers. CSS3 offers the ability to easily use transparencies, shadows, rounded corners, and even animation in a website without having to use work arounds. You may not understand what CSS3 is or what the big deal is, but don’t […]
Scooters Chicken – Brand Development
About the Brand Scooters Chicken is a new, quick service, family-friendly chicken restaurant originating in the Metro New Orleans area. They differentiate themselves with great tasting, juicy chicken, friendly service, quality side items, and an ever evolving menu. In the past 2 years, Scooters Chicken has grown from their flagship store 20 miles outside of […]