The icons have it
Speaker, author and training expert Debra Smith of Austin, TX, recently asked LLB Designs to develop materials for a leadership training course to be presented at Johns Hopkins University. The only catch? Alas, the workbook needed to be printed in budget-friendly black and white. Embracing the challenge, LLB Designs put together a system of bold, conceptual icons that speak to the content of the materials while lending an eye-catching, fresh look to each piece. The clean lines work perfectly with the black and white color palette, which...
read moreHaving it, eating it, blogging it
Entrepreneur turned blogger extraordinaire M.F. Chapman asked LLB Designs for some help sprucing up her internet presence. First was her Cubes & Crayons blog, which boasts updates and information from her amazing bay area company offering co-working space alongside drop-in childcare. Brilliant! The blog is pretty content heavy, so keeping the header and background colors clean and simple creates balance and simplicity. Which is, after all, what Cubes & Crayons is all about! And of course the colors, fonts and other elements are...
read moreColorful language: RGB vs CMYK
Ever scratched your head and wondered what the difference is between RGB and CMYK? And what are those Pantone things, anyway? We were all geared up to tell you, but it turns out the fine folks over at Designer Today have this one covered! This concise but informative little article breaks it all down with great high-level definitions and explanations: http://www.designertoday.com/Articles/5946/Color.Models.in.Graphic.Design.aspx As a basic rule of thumb, opt for RGB with online applications and go the CMYK and/or Pantone route for projects...
read moreCocktails and gumballs
When it came time to celebrate this fabulous couple’s pending nuptials, the hostesses bumped it up a notch and planned an elegant couples shower featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. But because this gang shies away from anything TOO formal or stuffy, more whimsical party favors, cake and that night’s March Madness game on big screen TVs kept things fun and relaxed. The miniature gumball machine favors (which really work!) were purchased from My Wedding Favors, and the invitations and coordinating favor tags were...
read moreTeam pink vs. Team blue
Pink! Tiny dresses! Bows! Nothing evokes squeals of joy and shrieks of delight like a baby shower, and it seems there are plenty of them in the works these days. LLB Designs was recently called on to create a custom invitation for a super stylish mama-to-be and her soon-to-arrive baby girl. This simple card combined a cheerful and decidedly girly color palette with the tiniest of dresses, rompers and onesies. Personal touches such as the family’s favorite mascot were worked into the design as subtle but fun details. In fact, it was such a...
read morePosters on parade
Pro-Care Spine & Medical Center asked LLB Designs to create a series of posters for their office in Austin Tx. What a great way to remind guests of the importance of a healthy lifestyle–in a BIG way! Each 22″ x 28″ poster highlighted a service offered by Pro-Care, ranging from massage therapy and nutritional assessments to public speaking. The final product was a series of five posters with a clean layout highlighting clever (stock!) photography and informative copy. The design coordinated with their existing...
read moreInvitations: personalizing with personality
This colorful invitation was created for a fiesta-themed couples shower in Dallas, Texas, when only a co-ed party involving plenty of margaritas would do. The bride and groom are such fun people that creating an invitation around their fun-loving personality was definitely a must. A custom illustration of the stylish couple, along with their salt ‘n peppa schnauzer Gracie decked out the invites and set the tone for a great evening out with friends, food, and more than a little fun. Ole!
read morePucker up: lemon and lime invitations
Between the summer heat in Austin, Texas and the gorgeous, beaming bride this was one HOT couples shower! A lemon and lime color pallet was a refreshing addition to a not-to-be-missed soiree. The invitations themselves featured a custom illustration of the bride and groom, and because the venue was a little tricky to find, coordinating maps were included–an extra detail that made finding the place simple for guests. Custom drink menus featuring catchy options such as “Bachelor’s Brew” and “Love Potion from the...
read moreBusiness cards: glam it up
Los Angeles-based make-up artist Katy Holland asked LLB Designs for some help with new business cards. The main requirement: sleek and sophisticated. Can do! These two-sided, standard 2 x 3.5†cards feature a simple yet chic front, the design feminine yet understated. A glossy photo of high-end make-up brushes spans the back, adding a bit of polish and sophistication.
read moreBefore and after: here’s to your health!
This Texas-based mobile healthcare provider came to LLB Designs for a check-up on their company collateral. Here is a peek at the original materials: While they had lots of great content, it was actually so much information that the materials were a bit crowded and tough to read. There also wasn’t a cohesive use of color between the different elements, limiting any potential brand recognition. Fortunately, these are common symptoms, easy to diagnose and treat! Here is a look at the updated campaign: Working with the company’s existing...
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