October 4, 2013
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Design, Personal Style
By
tamia
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work.
November 24, 2011
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Design, Shopping, Work
By
tamia
I recently finished a big photography and design project: An online gift guide for independent businesses in Over-the-Rhine. The area's merchant groups wanted something to showcase the variety and depth of gift-appropriate items available on Main and Vine streets to encourage people to shop local this holiday season.Environment and product photographyPage design and layout So, after running from store to store taking pictures for two days and spending several more days (and very late nights!)
September 1, 2011
In
Design, Tips and Advice
By
tamia
You know those online collages that let you click on different pictures to go to different sites, like in a blog post, email newsletter, or on a Facebook landing page? There's a good chance it was an image map. Image maps allow you to hyperlink areas of a single image to various URLs (websites) without "slicing" the image into separate files. They come in handy when you want
May 19, 2011
In
Design
By
tamia
My friend Alaina is putting together a series of fundraisers called Mural on Main to raise money for Artworks to paint a mural on the side of the building at the west corner of Main and Liberty. The mural will face high-traffic thoroughfare Liberty Street and serve as a colorful, quirky welcome to Main Street!I volunteered to help by creating the poster for the event, and after gathering the needed information