About Desktop Publishing: Posters, Labels, and Saying Yes to Logos

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Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Get Started Choose Software Make Something From Jacci Howard Bear, your Guide to Desktop Publishing Constructing a Minimalist Poster Tell us what you'd add, what you'd take away, and what you like or aren't too crazy about in this makeover of our Art Festival Poster. Read more Label Your Frozen Food One of my daughters and her husband are moving in this week. While we're finding nooks and crannies for all their stuff, we're also finding that the fridge and freezer are overflowing with their food and mine. We need a better organizational plan than just digging through the piles each time we want to make a meal. We need labels. Read more Logos Aren't That Important... Or Are They? We received some thoughtful responses to last week's discussion of logos and whether or not a company really needs one. Some excerpts: "First, how big does the company plan on getting (local, national, worldwide)? If they plan to stay local & it's a small community, then I agree with the statement that logos don't matter much. If they are going for a broader coverage, then the most important thing is consistency. Pick one and stay with it until it's totally recognizable, even at a distance." Ann B. " As simple as it may be to make a logo, it is important because of character, integrity, and identification. I personally would not have a business without a logo for it's face because that leaves too much open. Focusing on a personality for a business is what makes the business unique." Matthew T. Read more Desktop Publishing Ads Address labels Poster printing Logos for business Graphic design logos Business software Featured Articles Graphics Tutorials Typography Prepress and Printing Web Design Tutorials Education and Training Business of Design   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Jacci Howard Bear Desktop Publishing Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Desktop Publishing newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Need to Know DTP Abbreviations Do Desktop Publishing A-Z Desktop Publishing Software Go Back to School Graphics Questions, Answered   Follow me on: Advertisement