Author Archives: Brianna M. D'Florence

Keep up with the What’s Up of Social Media: Mashable.com

Written by . Posted on December 8, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Interactive, Issues in Advertising, Social Media. Tagged , , . No comments.
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Why should we as aspiring advertisers keep up on the latest trends and happenings in the world of Social Media?
Social media sites reign as the most popular online hangouts. Americans spend 23% of internet time on social networks, no…

FACEBOOK AND TWITTER…GASP!…PRODUCTIVE????

Written by . Posted on November 18, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Career Scoop, Issues in Advertising, Social Media. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
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WE ALL DO IT. Sneak onto Facebook and Twitter in the middle of doing our work. Well here is something to make you feel less guilty about it. Make it …. productive… (GASP!!…FACEBOOK, TWITTER PRODUCTIVE???) How, you ask? Use Facebook…

The Almighty GRID–Resources

Written by . Posted on November 18, 2011. Filed under Advertising. Tagged , , , , , . 1 Comment.
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CREATING A GRID is typically one of the very first things you do when starting a design. After all, it provides the basic structure on which the rest of your design will lie. They help you create sophisticated layout structures…

Communication Arts Magazine Advertising and Design Annuals

Written by . Posted on November 13, 2011. Filed under Advertising. Tagged , , , , , , . No comments.
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Communication Arts is the premier source of inspiration for graphic designers, art directors, design firms, corporate design departments, advertising agencies, interactive designers, illustrators and photographers—everyone involved in visual communication.
Communication Arts Magazine has a special student subscription price!
For students, a…

PENNED, Save the Date and Keep a Look out for Ticketing!

Written by . Posted on November 13, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Events, Philadelphia Events. Tagged , , , , , . No comments.
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01/28/2012 at 9:00am | Temple Center City, Room 206, 1515 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

Save the date, and keep a look out for ticketing for PENNED!
Penned is a hands on lettering workshop with Ken Barber, presented by the Philadelphia chapter…

Typography for the Web Webinar

Written by . Posted on November 6, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Events. Tagged , , , , , . No comments.
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Typography for the Web

Wednesday, December 7
12:00 p.m.
Typography for the web is a webinar, Part of AIGA’s and Adobe’s Webinar Series: “Breakthroughs: Where Inspiration and Technology Meet”
Until recently, typography for the web was limited to a handful…

GOODIE BAG

Written by . Posted on November 6, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Vintage Ads. Tagged , , , , , , , . No comments.
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Here are some freebies I found on the web. I also came across some vintage motorcycle advertisements that are great visual inspiration
Enjoy!
 
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ADVERTISEMENTS
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BRUSHES

23 Brushes Light Blurs Brush Set, Free…

Pinterest: Discover and Organize your Inspiration By Creating Online Pinboards

Written by . Posted on November 6, 2011. Filed under Advertising. Tagged , , , , , . No comments.
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COLLECT AND ORGANIZE YOUR INSPIRATION 
My desktop was overloaded with images and I had too many bookmarks on my safari toolbar. That was until Professor Kantrowitz told me about Pinterest. Pinterest is a great tool for aspiring advertising professionals and…

AIGA DESIGN STUDIO OPEN TOURS

Written by . Posted on November 4, 2011. Filed under Advertising, Events, Philadelphia Events. Tagged , , , , , . No comments.
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2011 Open Studio Tours
 See what’s inside a professional design studio!
Design studios in the Philadelphia area are opening their doors to design students and welcome you to tour their facilities, ask lots of questions, and see what it’s like…