Category: technique

Ben Schlitter: Geo + Info Postcard Project »

I recall the very first time I ever came across Ben Schlitter’s work. I found a link somewhere to his set of icons for the Mac. I immediately became a fan, and have followed his work ever since. There’s something just “right” about his designs. They are typically vibrant, playful, simple and yet they […]

More Pop-up ideas »

This site has some sample pop-up forms that can be incorporated in books, brochures, or even business cards. The site might look a little “crafty”, but the techniques can be applied to so many interesting self-promotional ideas. I’m thinking of ordering these soon:

Pop-up Photography »

A simple but inventive process for turning a simple photograph into a 3D pop up.

Sussner Design’s self-promo brochure »

Graphics.com ran a small story about a brochure designed by Sussner Design. They used a velo-bind book, tang fasteners and a simple in-house laser printer for the inside pages.

Computer Arts Magazine: A great place for detailed techniques »

If you happen to come across Computer Arts (or Computer Arts Projects) magazine at an actual bookstore, you were probably going to buy it until you saw the price. Here in San Francisco, the typical price for the magazine is $18.45 at the checkout. The higher cost is a result of being a UK-based magazine […]

Technique: pop-up letters »

Via Balloon Tales: Check out how to make 3D letters pop out of a fold. Great for simple or complex shapes, especially on a business card.