by Francisco Gonzalez

Hello, I’m Francisco, a graphic designer at Taylor & Pond! I’ve been a graphic designer for over 10 years, perhaps even more if you count my college years. To me, design is the visual execution of ideas. It’s more than just opening Photoshop (or Illustrator) and pasting graphics. It’s making sure every element is cohesive.  I’ve…

by Heather Rieder

We all experience a creative block at one time or another, but that doesn’t have to stop you from creating your greatest work. Let’s get you refocused and back get back into your flow! Here are some tips and techniques to help you overcome creative block: Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Storytelling  I find…

by Jessie Mires

Chances are many of us have found more time on our hands as we self-isolate and practice social distancing. If you find yourself bored, use this time to grow and enhance your skills. Thanks to the internet, learning how to create an Instagram filter is only a few clicks away. The newest Instagram trend, custom…

by Sam Carbajal

Design serves to tell a story. This story serves to build brand awareness and drive user experiences. At a digital marketing agency, our goal is to always stay ahead of the latest trends and graphic design news. Taylor & Pond’s graphic design team recently got the chance to see and learn from the industry’s leading…

by Sam Carbajal

Since Instagram teamed up with GIPHY to create an archive of high-quality GIFs in early 2018, GIFs have quickly become one of the hottest trends in digital marketing. Want to learn how to create GIFs for IG story stickers? We’re breaking down the best practices for creating GIF stickers now. Instagram has only continued to…

by Cindy Viera

Designing a logo is an intimidating project; it’s the symbol that will represent your brand through various platforms for an indefinite amount of time. A successful logo will cultivate recognition and an image aligned with your product or service values. Whether you have no idea where to start or have several vague concepts, we’ve got…

by David Machado

As our world gets busier and busier, it seems like our attention span is getting shorter and shorter. The average attention span has dropped from 12 seconds to 8 seconds in 18 years. It takes a lot to get our attention on social media. With attention spans dropping, videos, motion graphics and stop motions are…

by Emily Lor

Typography is bringing out the inner life of fonts. It’s not a first impression or what the typeface is, but the potential it holds. Highly regarded designers like Paula Scher have mastered creating custom type by using it to create “images”. In her words, typography is how she draws and a way that makes letters…

by Sam Carbajal

Design works beyond just making that website you’re shopping on or that brochure in the lobby at your insurance agent’s office aesthetically pleasing. Design should be created with the goal of making whatever you’re browsing or reading simple to understand and follow. You’ll oftentimes see designers refer to this process as consistency. When creating a…

by Heather Rieder

What is a hero image? A hero image is the champion of the home page. Typically, it is the first and most prominent photo or graphic that the user sees at the top of a website. It serves as an introduction to a website and its content, and speaks to the branding in addition to…