Why would you want to re-size images? Well, there are a number of reasons, but primarily it’s a good idea to re-size images that you have uploaded straight from your camera because newer cameras (even point-and-shoot) are, by default, set to be for printing, so the files are usually too large for the web. For internet browsing, images should be 800px on the longest side and at 72ppi. There are times you’ll want it larger, but use this as a rule of thumb. Computer monitors don’t...
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The first step to many projects is mocking up an idea so that the client can see a visual representation of what I am envisioning. At that point, we look to find if we are thinking the same things and re-adjust as necessary. Here are a few examples: Child Opportunity Zone is a new client and also a non-profit agency for childhood and adult literacy through the Pawtucket School District for which I work twice a week teaching English to immigrants. This is the proposal design. It will likely be m...
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I’m still working out many little clean-up things like the sidebars, dates, facebook integration, etc., but am very happy with the way it looks overall. Can’t wait to make it fully live!
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This has to be one of the worst Photoshop jobs I’ve ever seen. There are some fundamental problems with this image. First is lighting. The light on Bush is soft and natural; the light on Clinton is a bit harsh. If the men were really standing in the same place, they’d be under the same light. Notice the difference between the shadow under Clinton’s chin. That kind of shadow only occurs in strong light and evidenced by the grey background, the men are enjoying overcast weather. ...
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I love this new little flyer so much! All vegetables are vector hand-drawn and are actually part of another little project I have on the side which I can’t quite talk about yet. If you’re in the area, drop by the seed swap; it should be a lot of fun!
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Updtae: Version two. Jen wasn’t hip on the vintage feel of the original design, so we went this other route. It’s important for us to work together to find something that is different, but still stylish, modern and elegant. This design is still out on approval. One thing I often remind myself is that no work is wasted. The template she didn’t choose will be used eventually because it is beautiful and fitting for someone else. No worries, whatsoever. We just built this ...
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The “Read More” Feature allows you to break your post up into a small lead in, keeping the front page of your blog or site nice and tidy. It looks something like this: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum amet, consetetur sadipscing eli...
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This is out on approval, but I’m pretty excited about it anyway. Anyone who follows me or knows me knows that I love to post things I’m excited about. It doesn’t mean the layout will stay this way but for now, while it’s in the waiting, it’s almost like magic. I did not design their logo; they had that before me, and if they end up going with the design, I’ll likely soften it up a bit just for web & print. At our first meeting, I brought them a handful of ...
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Likely, if you don’t know how to use WordTube, your webmaster or good friend or indentured servant has installed the plugin for you and created a playlist. This 4-step visual tutorial is to show you how to add videos to your playlist.
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Proposition: Design banner(s) to line the streets of an ultra-wealthy boutique town on the Central Coast of California. Here’s version one. Hand-drawn vector graphic. These are mock-ups, but I’m pretty excited about the look and feel of them. On the Carmel banner, the bleed is included. The main part of the drawing is of the Bixby bridge, which is a landmark between the towns of Big Sur and Carmel. The Big Sur Marathon route is on this bridge, obviously, as there is no other way (th...
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I am graphic designer partnered with Justin Lewis. Together we make websites based in WordPress. My professional background is in print design, fine art and research writing.
Additionally, I teach Beginning English to immigrants for Pawtucket Adult Education as well as manage an organic community garden at an elementary school in Pawtucket and Fox Point Community Garden in Providence. And I do it all by bicycle.
