This is somewhat off topic, but I recently had a nice conversation with Anjula from DesignSessions about the Notes on Design Newsletter, which I’ve recently subscribed to and so far, I’m finding a lot of value in it. It hasn’t much to do with the world of interiors, but I still see a real value in checking it out because it gives a nice overview of what’s going on in the world of design, art, and creativity in general, like illustration, logos, packaging, and branding for instance. With so many of us online these days, and most with our own blogs and websites, I find that learning about the latest is helpful to me as a blogger. So many write in asking me how I created decor8 or my blog template, or who designed my banner, how did I develop my colors and style, etc. With so many of you interested in learning about new, creative ways to not only express, but to properly represent yourself and your business, I suggest subscribing to Notes on Design (it’s free!) and checking out their content online. They cover graphics, principles of design, the overall process of creating, etc. For instance, perhaps you are pulling together a blog and are trying to create a “look”. You could check out one of the leading color experts, Lee Eiseman, and her thoughts on Selecting a Color Palette, for instance (look in the left column for her name for the link).
Aside from their informative Newsletter, there’s an entire DesignSessions Community, with clubs available to all that cover an array of topics from jobs and networking, to a place for design newbies to meet as well as a web design club. Membership is free of charge and open to all who want to join. Check it out!
A special thank you for dear Anjula for introducing me to DesignSessions!
(images from designsessions)
December 16th, 2006 at 5:28 pm
Whoa ! this is very helpful information . I have started my blog a few months ago but never kept on working on it because i was overwhelmed with the How To’s and the time it took me to find topics to work on , let alone its own banner design and presentation.. this will be a great start for me. Thanks Holly !
December 16th, 2006 at 5:36 pm
is it only me or their text size at design sessions give you blurry eyes? hehe I might be getting old but man isnt that too tiny to read.. ? Gotta print em out in order to read em.. do you have a solution?
December 16th, 2006 at 8:08 pm
Hey Holly, I have been reading your blog for a while now and just wanted to send a shout out to you:) You show me so many lovely things I would otherwise never benefit from. You do a fab job and are so dedicated…I hope your efforts are rewarded in the way you’d like in the new year. Good Luck from Los Angeles:)
December 17th, 2006 at 4:33 am
design out loud – you know i agree on the font size, totally.
lisa – thanks for that, and a shout out right back at ya!
;O)
Holly