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Ask Lena: CMKY vs RGB
Question What is the difference between are RGB file and a CMYK file? I understand the latter is needed to print, but what exactly is it? Answer The difference between RGB and CMYK is the difference between playing with flashlights and finger painting. Light: If you were to play with three different colored flashlights (Red, Green,…
Ask Lena: Retrieve list of BBC mail recipients
Question I just sent a mass email using the mail.app and blind cc’d all the recipients. Then I noticed I failed to include a subject line, so they’re probably all going to delete it, unread. I need to go back and re-send, but it’s not showing me any of the addresses I sent it to…
Illustration: Family Dog
One thing I always want more time to do is artwork. I would like more time to create, more time to push my limits as an artist, and more time to work on my portfolio. Sadly, I end up spending a lot of energy whining about it, and very little energy doing it. This past…
Fun cases and stands for your iPad or iPhone
Here is a quick roundup of some amusing stands and cases I found for iPhone and iPad recently. The Flick Stick: Slim and foldable phone stand, selfie stick, vanity mirror, everything grip all in one. It attaches using a strong (but removable) adhesive sticker. It comes in some really neat patterns too! Clever Stand: Comprising…
Google and Verizon: Doin’ Evil?
Much excitement has been caused over the recent agreement by Google and Verizon. While it was not a formal business deal, the substance of the talks were which types of internet content to prioritize (bandwidth-wise) over others on wireless networks, and how best to go about it. The following describes the general public reaction to…
Poll: What articles would you like to see?
What articles or subjects would you like to see on my blog. You can vote multiple times. Feel free to comment below the article. [poll id=”1″]
What can I do with my old iPhone?
Question I just bought a new iPhone 4. Do you have any advice on what I can do with my old 2nd generation iPhone? Answer You have several options available to you for that old iPhone sitting on your desk. Read on and see what is the best solution for you! Give it away You…
Essay: Ten Things I Have Learned by Milton Glaser
Milton Glaser (born June 26, 1929 in New York City) is a graphic designer, best known for the I Love New York logo, his “Bob Dylan” poster, the “DC bullet” logo used by DC Comicsfrom 1977 to 2005, and the “Brooklyn Brewery” logo. He also founded New York Magazinewith Clay Felker in 1968. Part of AIGA Talk in London, November 22, 2001 Now on Milton Glaser’s…
Ask Lena: Black background & Reflex Blue
Hi Lena, I need this logo with the black background removed. I’m trying to place it in a document with a black background but I can still see the outline of the black box. Is there a quick fix? Secondly, do you know what it means when a newspaper says that a spot color is reflex blue. They…
How to Print Texts from an iPhone
Question Is there a way to print texts from an iPhone? Answer Yes! There are several ways to do this ranging from free to spending a little cash. Screen shot – Free You can take a screenshot of your iPhone screen by pressing the “home” button and the “power” button simultaneously. It will put your…