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		<title>Decorating a new apartment with wall graphics</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sheehanconrad</dc:creator>
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<p>Well, you’ve finally moved into your new apartment.  That’s great, but now you’re faced with the same old problem, how do you decorate it?  If you’re just a renter, it’s not like you can hang wallpaper without permission; and painting a mural on the wall is definitely out of the question, even if you possess the talent to do so.  Even if you purchased your apartment, do you really want go through the time and expense of doing that – not to mention the mess.</p>
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<p>Well, you’ve finally moved into your new apartment.  That’s great, but now you’re faced with the same old problem, how do you decorate it?  If you’re just a renter, it’s not like you can hang wallpaper without permission; and painting a mural on the wall is definitely out of the question, even if you possess the talent to do so.  Even if you purchased your apartment, do you really want go through the time and expense of doing that – not to mention the mess.</p>
<p>Custom Wall Graphics to Decorate your New Home</p>
<p>One option you might want to consider are custom wall graphics, also called wall murals.  These go by a few different brand names, Wallies, Wallhogs and Fatheads being the most well known.  Custom wall graphics are a great option for decorating because they go up easily and don’t damage the walls when it’s time for them to come down. Compare that to wallpaper which leaves a mess and residue when taken down and inevitably ends up damaging the wall underneath.  Wall murals are self-adhesive and can be stuck to any smooth wall surface.  Unlike traditional posters, however, they do not only come in a single-size rectangular format, they can be cut into the silhouettes of the subject matter, so that you can remove the background, leaving only the things you like and want to see all the time on your wall murals.  These custom wall graphics also come in a wide range of sizes from a foot tall all the way up to six and a half feet.  </p>
<p>Wall Murals that Last and are Scratch Resistant</p>
<p>Custom wall graphics are durable and scratch resistant and can be moved and reused multiple times without being damaged or losing their adhesiveness. The great thing is that you have a choice of selecting an image from the company’s library of pictures or figures, or submitting a photo of your own to have printed and made a custom wall graphic.  Your photo can be of anything, from a masterpiece painting you’ve photographed hanging in a gallery or museum, to a photo of you and your spouse on your wedding day, to an action photo of your child hitting a home run in the big game or dancing her heart out at her first recital – the options are practically endless.</p>
<p>Disney-room for your Kids or your Oasis</p>
<p>Wall murals are a particularly great choice for kid’s rooms and nurseries.  Imagine being able to create an adorable room for your child with silhouettes of animals or cartoon characters and simply taking them down as your child outgrows them, replacing them with superheroes or sports figures or – well just about anything your child is interested in.  They can then be reused multiple times, saving the expense of having to redecorate with each addition to your family.  Custom wall graphics also come in more mature themes such as plants and animals, landscapes or simple wall borders and backgrounds that can be used in other rooms.</p>
<p>Ordering custom wall graphics is relatively straight forward and usually consists of simply uploading your photo to the company’s website and specifying how you want it cropped.  Prices also vary with size, very large sizes often costing over $100, but generally speaking there is a vinyl wall graphic sized to fit every price range and budget.</p>
<p><em>Ordering custom <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigshotstore.com/">wall graphics</a> is relatively straight forward and usually consists of simply uploading your photo to the company’s website and specifying how you want it cropped.</em></p>
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		<title>Designing Your Logo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jamilton</dc:creator>
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<p>From a multitude of graphic design articles found online, there’s one basic guideline that remains – that you need a good graphic design to help you increase the positive effect of your ad.<span id="more-215"></span></p>
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<p>From a multitude of graphic design articles found online, there’s one basic guideline that remains – that you need a good graphic design to help you increase the positive effect of your ad.<span id="more-215"></span></p>
<p>Graphic design is all about conveying your message through visual images. A strong message can be achieved by infusing quality graphic design onto your ad. It’s generally utilizing visuals to help your readers to understand fully what you would want to say to them.</p>
<p>It’s all about having good graphic design to communicate your message and unique personality to your target clients. Nowadays, people are consumed by so many things to distract them that nobody has time anymore to indulge on great visuals anymore. What can get their attention is excellent quality design that compels them to sit up and take notice.</p>
<p>A good <a target="_blank" href="http://www.logodesignnext.com">logo design</a> can do all that and more. Simple and small it may seem, but an effective logo can actually get you noticed and remembered for many years.</p>
<p>Different graphic design articles will tell you that the best logo designs are actually those that apply simple text and straightforward graphics. And it’s not all about appearance too. It takes a strong character and solid message that makes a logo design really hit the right spot for your target clients.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter if you’re a start-up business or a Fortune 500 company, you need a marketing campaign to help you achieve your goals for your business. It may be a small endeavor or a biggie, the fact remains that you have to put part of your overall budget to accommodate a successful marketing campaign. This is especially true when you’re designing your logo for your collaterals. Just like every brochure, flyer or business card you send out, your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hqlogos.com/business-logo-design.asp">business logo design</a> plays a vital role in establishing your place and identity in your industry.</p>
<p>The graphic design that you apply to your logo then should be able to represent the kind of brand that you have. Graphic design articles suggest that your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.logomills.com">corporate logo</a> should reflect your brand identity that you would want your target clients, as well as your competitors to remember for a very a long time.</p>
<p>Hence, don’t risk sending the wrong message by doing it on your own. Hiring a professional and skilled graphic designer to do the work for you may be expensive, but it is worth every penny when you have a logo that reflects the exact image you would want to represent your company.</p>
<p>The bottom line is to have a graphic design that epitomizes the best that you have as a company. Whether it’s a design for a particular marketing campaign, or even the major logo design for your company, your objective should not only be to stand out from the rest. Go a step higher. Aim for the most that you could get from your logo design – an image that works effectively for you.</p>
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		<title>Basic Design ideas For Notepads</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jamilton</dc:creator>
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<p>Pad printing is generally a simple process. Designing notepads is as easy as designing your custom flyers and postcards. The only difference is when you design these collaterals, you are actually providing your target clients with enough space to write on their notes. <span id="more-31"></span>The design is basically limited, that is why you need to consider the parts of pad printing where you can work on.</p>
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<p>Pad printing is generally a simple process. Designing notepads is as easy as designing your custom flyers and postcards. The only difference is when you design these collaterals, you are actually providing your target clients with enough space to write on their notes. <span id="more-31"></span>The design is basically limited, that is why you need to consider the parts of pad printing where you can work on.</p>
<p>When designing your pad printing, you have to consider the following:</p>
<p><strong>Formal Header </strong><br />
Notepads have the formal header as the most basic design element in custom pad printing. This is generally located at the top of the custom notepads. They look a lot like the headers used for official letters, memos and legal documents.</p>
<p>Of course, they are the first elements that your target clients will read about your company. That is why the formal header is where you see the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hqlogos.com/business-logo-design.asp">business logo</a>, as well as a few details and contact information. It is also the most popular area in your notepad printing precisely for design purposes.</p>
<p><strong>Ending Signature </strong><br />
If you have the logo up there to identify your company, the ending signature on the other hand, identifies the person who owns the notepad. It usually appears as the person’s signature or official logo found at the bottom of each page. It may or may not include contact details; but most of the time, ending signatures provides the person’s specialization and designation. Examples are doctors’ pads, as well as legal notepads.</p>
<p>If you are looking at designing a more personal and customized notepad, the ending signature is the best part of the notepad to put your design.</p>
<p><strong>Borders and Writing Lines </strong><br />
The borders and writing lines can be as simple as ordinary lines to form a margin on your notepads. Or it can be as elaborate as curves and accents. A few companies even put their slogan as borders.</p>
<p>This is where you can add a personal touch so your target clients can easily identify your type of business. Your borders and writing guide lines can be graphics and images that clearly identify your company from the rest of the competition.</p>
<p><strong>Watermark </strong><br />
Watermarks are welcome additions to your pad printing that can brand your collateral as your company’s distinct marketing tool. A faded and subtle image is printed lightly onto the surface of each page of your notepad. It can either be your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.logodesignnext.com/">logo design</a>, a crest, your company’s name, and even a picture of your family. Usually, the print is so light that your target clients can write their messages onto it without having to skip the pictures.</p>
<p>The design is printed lightly to fill in an otherwise blank page in your pad. Remember though to avoid using an image that can plainly be seen on the page. Used as a light background, the watermarks can be used to keep each page from looking bland and boring.</p>
<p><strong>Related resources:</strong></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.logodesignnext.com/stationery-design/">Stationery design service</a><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.hqlogos.com/stationery-design-portfolio.asp">Stationery design portfolio</a></p>
<p><em>Visit this site for more information on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.printplace.com/printing/paper-pad-printing.aspx">notepads</a>.</em></p>
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