Ironmark Blog

Aug 12, 2019

Good Design vs Fast Design vs Cheap Design - Pick Two

Posted by Reid Broendel
Whether you are planning an important event or creating a marketing campaign for your business, design is a large part of the marketing process. Unfortunately, many people ...
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Topics: Design, Beginner Tips, Creative

Jul 08, 2019

Planning Pagination for Brochures, Booklets and Magazines

Posted by Reid Broendel
How will my print publication will look once it's finished? What is the story that will be told in the pages that flow one after another? How will the order and orientation ...
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Topics: Design, Print Marketing, Quick Tips

Apr 22, 2019

11 Graphic Design Terms You Need to Know

Posted by Lynne Kingsley
Remember back in school when you had to learn your vocabulary words? You might have griped and groaned a little bit, but now you’re happy you know words like ...
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Topics: Design, Creative

Apr 03, 2019

How to Choose a Designer Whose Style Matches Yours

Posted by Chris McCready
Picture this: You are about to get married, and you hire a designer to make a dress or tux for the special day. You’re a pretty traditional guy or gal, so you’re surprised ...
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Topics: Design, Creative

Mar 21, 2019

How to Prepare for a Brand Refresh

Posted by Lynne Kingsley
It’s difficult to admit, but you’ve fallen out of love. Your brand used to give you butterflies in your stomach, but now, you’re wondering if you’d be better off as friends....
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Topics: Design, Branding, Creative

Jun 14, 2018

Why You Should Ask Your Printer about their Creative Team

Posted by Hillary Reilly
Printing and creative design go hand-in-hand. Think about it: what good is a customer-facing print piece if the imagery doesn’t draw in the viewer?...
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Topics: Design, Creative