November 24, 2011
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Design, Shopping, Work
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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!)
November 2, 2011
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Inspiration
By
tamia
Since I'm gearing up for The Big Switch--you know, switching out all of my lightweight summer stuff for heavier knits and wools--I thought it would be a good idea to keep this season's color + texture inspiration in mind. Otherwise, I wind up trying to fit EVERYTHING into my closet/armoire/accessory annex and y'all know that never works!Images: Intermix, Net-A-Porter, Topshop
May 19, 2011
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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
May 17, 2011
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Inspiration
By
tamia
Light it up in honor of Bike Month; Birds and butterflies are (almost) as interesting as the birds and the bees; Body art drawn on with a Sharpie suddenly seems like a good idea; This is one way to make sure all of your photos look good together; The hair, the coat, the expression, all perfect; Sometimes, a simple "Hello" isn't so simple.
February 8, 2011
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Design, Tips and Advice
By
tamia
Sometimes you have to design a document around a minimal amount of text--this is often the case with announcements, lists, and those extra boring (and seemingly unnecessary) reports most employers require.Most of the time, the first instinct is to try to make the content fit the page by enlarging the text, quadruple-spacing the lines, or (god forbid) adding little pieces of clip art. Please don't do this! I will hunt you down
