Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Hey Designers

We're always on the lookout for great resources. I know when your just starting out you need to build up your design arsenal and I have just the sites for you.

These are great for free vector art, textures, background patterns and brushes

http://www.vecteezy.com/

http://beeex.net/

http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/freebies/free-hi-res-spraypaint-photoshop-brushes-set-two

http://qbrushes.com/

Have a great resource? Post it here!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

What is Brand Identity?

Marketers love to talk about the importance of "branding" your company, of marketing your "brand." What they're referring to is the repeated use of logos, taglines and custom icons like the Nike® swoosh. This leads people to associate those elements with your particular company or organization.


A brand identity begins with a logo. A logo is a combination of letters, numbers, icons and/or illustrations that's unique to your business. Many logos are built around the business name – like the Microsoft® logo, for example. Others, like the Toyota® logo, are pictographic icons that appear without words.


As the centerpiece of your brand, your logo is ...

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