Feature Friday! Check out the Digital Annual Report we made for our friends at Harford Mutual. Using elements from their printed report, our Coding Wizard, Steve, set up an interactive and mobile friendly version of HM's Annual Statement.
Anyone else have the tingly feeling like the end of the year is coming? For us at Main St. Design, that means ANNUAL REPORT SEASON! Catch the reporting fever and join the cyber craze. We design both print AND digital annual reports, just give us a call (410.803.0300) or email us (web@mainstdesign.net) to get started!
Step beyond the auditory language and into the letters. Buckle up as Martina Flor takes us on a tour of the written language which allows us to decipher meaning, ever when we cannot understand the language *WARNING* Subtitles needs and worth watching anyway
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Wish you weren't trapped at home? Check out this super beautifully illustrated guide to New York... and maybe plan your own trip when the City is fully open!
Nothing is harder than choosing the perfect font for any project. Whether its to pair with a lovely design or in an email to your coworkers, font sets the tone! Need help choosing your tone, check out these suggestions to be professional, fun, or just not average!
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10 Popular Logo Fonts for Your Branding Design 2020
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Logos are somewhat a marriage of graphics and letters, solemnized by a skillful designer. Wherein, the choice of colors, fonts, and placement decide the longevity and success of the union. And here we...Feature Friday! Boy did it feel like the longest week ever. Maybe you need a little staycation! Check out our Town Guide of Perryville, it's everything you need to know about one of the coolest towns in Maryland!
Do you have an idea you are dying to get out there, but not sure how to make it stand out from other printed materials? We are happy to help you design the publication of your dreams! Just give us a call at 410.803.0300 or email us at web@mainstdesign.net
Take a break, it's Thursday, you deserve it!
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Each week this spring, the Adobe Coloring Book will feature coloring pages created by some of our favorite artists.Ever wonder how it's made? Take a quick look into the most nostalgia inducing tool in the world; the no.2 pencil!
www.ted.com/talks/caroline_weaver_why_the_pencil_is_perfect
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Why are pencils shaped like hexagons, and how did they get their iconic yellow color? Pencil shop owner Caroline Weaver takes us inside the fascinating history of the pencil.Whatever you thought you knew about colors, throw your ideas out. 'The Secret Lives of Color' is a collection of specific colors and their stories throughout human history. From how pigments were made to what events made each iconic color stand the test of time. To top off all these interesting stories, each page matches the color its story is about!
Colors Week! Learn about what colors mean for a little monday motivation.
www.fotor.com/blog/color-theory-in-graphic-design/
Color Theory In Graphic Design：Brief Guide for Non-designers
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There are few things in the design that are more important than color. Color can evoke reactions, emotions or even action all without using words. So how do we know which colors look good together? Th...Rule your inbox with a killer email blast! Check out the newsletter we just completed for our friends at Ecotone. Every month we post stories updating their latest company news. What has your business been up to? Need help getting the word out? Give us a call at 410.803.0300 or email us at web@mainstdesign.net