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Time to change your desktop background! Take your pick for this month’s calendar…

Option #1

Option #2

After a few month hiatus, Memorable Images has grabbed hold of the reigns and is ready to continue on with their web site. The framework for the site has now been put in place and the beautiful imagery is almost available for all to marvel at. Memorable Images captures the light and architecture in lighthouses around the globe as well as breathtaking moments caught in nature. The goal for the site is to establish a place for viewers to explore the work of Memorable Images and have the opportunity to purchase prints and postcards.

Take a closer look at one of Memorable Images photographs taken in Florida.

Jamie Michelle Photography is now officially in business! We have finalized their logo and they are ready to enter the world of Photography!

The final logo that was chosen was a combination of fonts and ornate design taken from the first set of logo options. Jamie Michelle has selected a deep purple and silver color pallet to represent the modern and elegant bride that she will be working with. Take a look at the final logo and be sure to look for Jamie Michelle projects in the future!

Jen and I hope you all had a great holiday and are geared up for 2010! We know its a few days late… but here are the first 2010 calendar options for your desktop wallpaper, Enjoy!

Our office is officially decorated! Gilly is just going to sit by the tree and hope he’s been good enough to get a gift from Santa!

The Holiday Season is officially upon us! Time to update your desktop wallpaper with one of our new December calendar options…

Virgin Atlantic exterior designed by Andy Gilmore for TCH Design Studio

Light House Cinema at Smithfield in Dublin, Ireland designed by Dublin’s award-winning DTA Architects

Cricket fans attend the third one-day international cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi (Karim Sahib / AFP – Getty Images) msnbc.com

“Climbing partner at 17,000′ on Denali carrying his skis down to around 16,200′ where he will be able to ski down the rest of the way to base camp at 7200′.” smashingmagazine.com

miguel

Clark Little

The Cool Hunter

smashingapps.com

smashingdownloads.com

Take your pick and download the month of November for your desktop!

November Calendar option 2

New York Times Blog, THE MOMENT

“You may have noticed it, or maybe not. It may not be perceptible to the layman’s eye. After all, type and typography are supposed to be a crystal goblet — transparent — seen and read but not heard. Type should not be boisterous or distracting, though it must be appealing. In recent years there has been a veering away from the exclusive use of traditional typefaces (or fonts) to an increase in hand or custom lettering for advertisements, magazines, children’s books, adult book jackets and covers, film title sequences and package designs. Hand lettering is not just used, as it once was, for D.I.Y. youth-cult concert posters and T-shirts.”

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There are a lot of different designers and branding developers that have specific methods and means of creating the perfect logo. Here at Immix Design we choose to stick to the following 5 guidelines when developing and creating logos.

1. Distinction.
Does the logo stand out? That does not necessarily mean it needs to be trendy, but it does need to be unique. Longevity is the goal.

2. Black and White.
Does the logo stand out in black and white or does it need color to survive? We believe that a great logo should be able to stand strong without relying on color or gradient.

3. Simplicity.
Some of the most effective logos are quite simple. It is not always detail or realism that produces the best logo, but the execution of a purposeful mark.

4. One Message.
The logo should present a clear message to its viewer. Incorporating multiple ideas can be confusing and distracting, the logo should be recognizable right away.

5. Appropriate.
Above all the logo should make sense. If the logo is for an audience of children it should not feel corporate and professional, it should be fun and playful.

Take a look at some of these excellent logo examples and resources!

Logo Design Love: http://www.logodesignlove.com/15-wonderfully-simple-logo-designs

Identityworks: http://www.identityworks.com/reviews/2009/index.htm

David Airey: http://www.davidairey.com/portfolio/

Vandelay Design: http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/10-examples-of-simple-effective-logos/