Musings of the compulsively creative

Insights, inspiration, rants and ramblings.

Aug 27/14

Hot Off the Press

Every year we are reminded of the incredible research that’s ongoing at UC San Diego Health Sciences. This reminder comes from the opportunity to design their annual publication, Discoveries, that highlights Health Sciences’ innovative work in ...

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Aug 11/14

Take-Home Lessons From The Brand Gap

I recently perused our Traina Design library, which is filled with marketing and design materials, and ran across an office favorite, The Brand Gap by Marty Neumeier. This quick read packs a punch with its content ...

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Adobe Edge Reflow

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Web technology moves fast and is no longer only applicable to desktops. Today we're surfing the web with smart phones, tablets and a multitude of other digital ...

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Jul 22/14

Emulation in Google Chrome

As mobile web usage continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important for designers to consider the user experience for a full range of available screen sizes. ... ...

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Jul 11/14

Traina Design has a GROWing Client Base

GROWconnections.com is a new referral matching platform for business professionals.

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Jun 16/14

Calligraphy 101

My fascination with lettering and all things type began before I can remember. I find something very satisfying about hand written text that can’t be replicated on a computer. My appreciation for this art form inspired ...

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May 23/14

"Creativity is contagious, pass it on"

Pulling inspiration from Albert Einstein, we’ve compiled a short list of design-centric quotes to ignite artistry and discussion. If you don't see your favorite design quote here, share it with us on our

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May 23/14

“Creativity is contagious, pass it on”

Pulling inspiration from Albert Einstein, we’ve compiled a short list of design-centric quotes to ignite artistry and discussion. If you don't see your favorite design quote here, share it with us on our

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May 05/14

Can we deal you in?

Happy Cinco de Mayo! On this celebratory day we are proud to announce the official launch of our Borderline Kickstarter campaign. ... ...

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Apr 21/14

FPO Awards

Traditionally, designers have flocked to publications such as Print, How, and Comm Arts for inspiration and recognition of exceptional work. These publications host multiple, themed design competitions each year and partner with well-reputed designers to judge ...

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