by jamesgeorge | Jul 6, 2010 | Articles, Typography
X-height refers to the height of a lowercase letter in a typeface or the top of the midpoint of lowercase letter such as d, p, q and so on. Some typefaces have a tall x-height, some medium, and some have a short x-height. This drastically changes the look of the text...
by jamesgeorge | Jul 5, 2010 | Articles
Social networking sites are everywhere now. You can’t escape them, and when used properly, they can be excellent tools to bring in business and exposure. There are many networking sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Design Related, Design Bump, Twitter, and...
by jamesgeorge | Jun 29, 2010 | Articles, Web Design
In the first portion of this mini series, I discussed finding and choosing a domain name, as well as hosting and things to consider. Today, I am going to build on what I discussed in part 1. I realized that I had left some important information out regarding domains...
by jamesgeorge | Jun 28, 2010 | Articles
I love to read articles about design and art and how to be a better designer. I am knowledgeable, but I always think that there is something new or new insight that I can gain. With that being said, I began to notice a trend on multiple blogs and different sources...
by jamesgeorge | Jun 24, 2010 | Articles, Tutorials, Web Design
Breaking into the world on web design can be a daunting task, especially when starting from scratch with little or no knowledge of what you are supposed to do, and where you are supposed start. When you want to start your own web site, it is difficult to figure out...
by jamesgeorge | Jun 23, 2010 | Articles, Typography
Weight and Width Understanding how type works is an essential part of design. Weight and width can both have a drastic effect on the look and feel of an overall design piece. This is true for both print design and web design. Understanding how letterforms interact...
