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Quotes On Design

design | fun | inspiration by Shannon Noack on November 6, 2013 | 2 Comments

Today we have another shareable design quote for you to like, tweet, pin, and post! Our series of Quotes On Design will continue with one quote per month on a relevant topic about creativity or design, so you can be inspired, and participate in the fun by sharing your favorite quotes. Enjoy! And don’t forget to share on social media!

Blog Action Day 2013 – Human Rights

business | education | inspiration | resources by Shannon Noack on October 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

We are proud to participate in Blog Action Day for the 6th year in a row! Blog Action Day is a movement to focus the conversation online on one topic for one day. As a blogging community we can help shed light and awareness on a global topic on this day, even if it’s just with one blog post. The topic this year is Human Rights. We found this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt,…

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A Collection of Interesting & Clever Logo Designs

business | design | inspiration | logos by Shannon Noack on July 3, 2013 | 0 Comments

We love looking at other logos out there for inspiration and idea-gathering, and there are so many great ones to be found! Today we’ve collected a group of logos that we think are really interesting and/or clever! All of these are well-designed and fun to look at, plus we think they communicate their message clearly and effectively, the mark of a great logo design. Enjoy the collection and see more at LogoMoose.com….

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Trending in Web Design: Icons

design | inspiration | web design by Shannon Noack on June 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

The use of icons in web design is pretty popular these days, although it’s certainly not a new trend. From social media icons to navigation buttons and service categories, they span a wide range of uses and functions. We LOVE this trend, as it’s a much more visual way to display information and helps users navigate through a site easier. We collected a few great sites that are using icons in different ways,…

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Real, Selectable Text With Awesome Font Choices

design | inspiration | trends | web design by Shannon Noack on May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

We love seeing great font choices on websites, since it really helps boost the look of your site, creating a unique and visually-rich look. And it’s getting more common with the use of @font-face and font services like Google Fonts and Typekit. We gathered together some great sites that are using real text (test them out, and select the text to see what we mean!), and have chosen some great fonts for their…

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Slick Sliders & Fancy Special Effects

inspiration | web design by Shannon Noack on April 3, 2013 | 0 Comments

There are so many awesome animation effects that are possible today without using flash – and we rounded up some great examples today! Click on the screenshots below to find sliders and effects that glide, fade, and move in some pretty unique ways. We love how the effects add an interesting and high-tech look to the site, giving them a really interactive feel. Check them out below and let us know your…

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Emerald Inspiration – The 2013 Pantone Color Of The Year

design | inspiration | web design by Shannon Noack on March 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

Pantone 17-5641 Emerald is the 2013 Pantone color of the year! And with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, the choice couldn’t feel more perfect. Green exudes a youthful and pure quality, and makes people think of nature. It’s a great color to show growth and new things on the horizon. Thinking of using this beautiful shade in your new website? We gathered together some great examples of different shades of green on websites,…

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Trending in Web Design: Flag & Banner Accents

design | inspiration | trends | web design by Shannon Noack on March 4, 2013 | 0 Comments

This isn’t a new trend but it’s definitely huge right now! You see flags and banner accents all over the place.. it’s used in pricing, navigation bars, call-to-action buttons, etc. The often small design addition can pack a big punch by adding a pop of color, or an extra accent to the design in general. We’ve gathered together a collection of great little flags and banners, all used in variety of applications…

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Spread The Logo Love

design | inspiration | logos by Shannon Noack on February 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of this loving holiday, we wanted to post about some great logos that are all centered around the theme of the day – LOVE. Each of these has something to do with Valentine’s Day – whether it includes a heart symbol, the word love, or a cute little cupid. These are all great, and all very different in their own respect. We hope you have a wonderful…

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Highly Creative and Powerful Business Card Designs

business | design | inspiration by Shannon Noack on January 9, 2013 | 0 Comments

If you’re looking to find new ways to stand out from the crowd this year, start by looking at your marketing materials. How your company is presented tells your audience a lot about you and the kind of products or services you’re selling. A creative business card is remembered and kept. Business cards aren’t expensive but you don’t want them to be simply discarded either. It’s important to put time and thought…

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