I’ve found that many clients, friends, and people in general (outside of the web development profession) are unaware of the limitations of typography on the web. Type plays an essential role in many types of design, and must be given careful consideration. On the web it’s especially important because it plays such a big role. There are many things to consider and many limitations that people must be aware of when designing, editing, or maintaining a website. I’ve put together a small starting-out guide to help people understand some basics and be more informed on what is and isn’t possible with website typography.

read more

ShirtsMyWay is a custom men’s dress shirt company that allows customers to design shirts however they like. As they describe it on the site, “You can customize every aspect of your dress shirt to get the look and fit just right. Our design features and tailoring options are entirely free. Price is based on what you select as the main fabric.”

Recently they redesigned their site in order to simplify the user experience and make everything more user-friendly. Check out the new design at ShirtsMyWay.com.

read more

There are many different types of design out there, and today we’ll take a look at t-shirt design. The designs in this post range from funny to cool, and grungy to clean. T-shirt design is often about making a statement or advertising something. These t-shirts aim to be functional while amusing and capturing their audience. They certainly stand out from the crowd and would be a great conversation starter! Click on each t-shirt to order from their source or browse around the shop for more. There are tons of great designs in each of the shops featured here, all sources can be found at the end of the post as well. Enjoy!

read more

You can find templates online for pretty much anything these days. There are html and css templates, templates for WordPress, all sorts of different cms templates, e-ecommerce templates, etc. Many of these are pretty cheap and some are even free, so where do web designers fit into this picture? I’ve had many clients and potential customers ask why they should use my services instead of just buying a cheap template. Are web designers being replaced?

Creating a website is much more than placing your logo and some text on a page, it’s about creating a look that appeals to your specific audience and fits in with your company’s values. Your website is often the first impression your customers and potential clients will have of your company. You need to make a powerful statement describing what you do and why it’s valuable. There are some well-designed templates out there, but do they fit your company? Is it something you would be proud to call your own?

read more

At Snoack Studios we love all types of design: website design, print design, branding, etc. Packaging design has always had a special place in my heart though. I love wandering down the aisles of different stores holding bottles and boxes and admiring the color and layout choices designers have made. Today, we’ll feature wine labels, bottles and boxes and showcase a bunch of unique and fun packaging designs that are worthy of our roundup. There is so much room to be creative with wine packaging and these designers have really stepped up and created some truly awesome pieces. Enjoy.

read more