November 2010 - Leech Printing Ltd.
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November 2010 - Leech Printing Ltd.
Leech Letter November 2010 • www.leechprint.com How the past influences the present in design! In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. – John McCrae Lest We Forget The history of graphic design can serve as an excellent source of inspiration, especially if you study how art and technological developments influenced certain designers. While the entire history of graphic design is way too long for this article, here are some interesting details to note. Advertising existed in ancient times. Egyptians wrote sales messages and designed wall posters on papyrus, while politicians in Pompei and ancient Arabia created campaign displays. The lines between graphic design, advertising, and fine art often blurred together until the mid-1800s.At that time, Henry Cole explained the importance of graphic design to his government (in Great Britain) in the Journal of Design and Manufactures. Cole went on to become influential in the growth of design education. You can see an incredibly successful example of a logo as far back as 1885, when Frank Mason Robinson created the classic Coca Cola logotype.Yet the actual term “graphic design” didn’t appear until 1922, when it was coined by the type designer, illustrator, and book designer William Addison Dwiggins. Throughout the 20th century, new styles and technologies emerged rapidly, each one exerting some influence on graphic design. For instance, the Bauhaus movement embraced mass production and the new machine culture after World War I; 2010 1973 after World War II photography began replacing illustrations in most graphic design, and postmodernism brought new materials, bright colors, and humor to design. And of course with computers came the digital revolution. Hopefully you’ll look further into some of these design movements. After all, who says Art Nouveau can’t be used in a digital format, and computer fonts can certainly recreate ancient calligraphy. Perhaps graphic designs of the past can help enhance your own work in original ways today. To discuss your ideas with a graphic artist, contact your sales representative. At Leech Printing Ltd. we are here for you! Leech Printing supports Brandon Area Community Foundation Pantones rock Wheatstock After a successful 2008 performance, the Ink Spots returned with a new name and new talent – The Pantones! Their new line up was as colorful as their song selection. With Doug Sullivan on drums, Keith Dodds on guitar, George Norton on bass and vocals, Lyndon Bournon on guitar and vocals, Harold “Hot Buns” Kuipers on keyboards and vocals, Shannon Smith and Ashley Bryan on backup vocals. With a surprise return of alumni guests on percussion, FANS were PRESSing for more! The Pantones delivered all the cowbell you could ask for!! Leech Letter November Events November 3 - 7 Manitoba Livestock Expo Keystone Centre November 4-6 Crocus Plains High School Anne of Green Gables Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium November 05 Wheat King vs Spokane Chiefs Keystone Centre November 06 United Way Garage Sale Keystone Centre November 06 Wheat Kings vs Seattle Thunderbirds Keystone Centre November 11 Wheat Kings vs Medicine Hat Tigers Keystone Centre November 11 Ron James Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium November 12 Wheat Kings vs Lethbridge Hurricanes Keystone Centre November 12-15 Scotties Berth Bonspiel Keystone Centre November 16 Wheat Kings vs Portland Winterhawks Keystone Centre November 14 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & Strauss Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium November 18-21 Mecca Productions - Spamalot Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium November 19 Wheat Kings vs Calgary Hitmen Keystone Centre Saturday, November 20, 2010 Riverbank Christmas Craft Sale Riverbank Discovery Centre Saturday, November 20, 2010 Brandon Santa Parade Downtown Brandon November 20 Wheat Kings vs Moose Jaw Warriors Keystone Centre Sunday, November 21, 2010 Jingle Bell Walk Run Riverbank Discovery Centre November 27 Wheat Kings vs Moose Jaw Warriors Keystone Centre k o lo o t g in n in g e b ’ t I a lot like Christmas Order your Christmas stationery today: • Christmas Cards • Letterheads • Calendars Call us for samples! Wishing yo u a warm and fuzzy Christmas from Purina & Best We st Pet Foods Three golden rules for website design Three Golden Rules for Website Design #3 Keep Your Website Consistent Do you want to design your own website, but have no idea how to begin? If you start by following these three rules, you should be ahead of the game. Consistency usually projects a professional image. Therefore, you want to keep your typefaces, background effects, graphic elements, headings, and footers the same on every web page of your site. If you use a special effect on one heading, then make sure to use it on all your headings. To create a little variety you can change the colors on different pages, but otherwise you should use a uniform style throughout your website. #1 Make Your Website Easy to Read Consider the colors of your text and background carefully. Don’t use flashy backgrounds behind text. To get the most readable copy, use colors with a high contrast like black text on a white background or yellow on dark blue. Then, for your font, keep in mind that serif fonts (such as Times New Roman) and sans-serif fonts (Arial and Helvetica) tend to be the most legible. To set up a free consultation and a review of your website, contact us today! 204-728-3037 • www.leechprint.com #2 Make Your Website Easy to Navigate Think about your target audience. Does it include people who might not be particularly computer savvy? Always ensure your hyperlinks stand out clearly. This doesn’t mean you need flashy effects to draw attention to them. It simply means that all the navigational buttons on your site should be easy to find and use. You can choose to put them in a unique color, a large font size, or in boldface. 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