The graphic design and website design blog of Phases Design Studio in Denver, CO

Monday Links

June 21st, 2010
Monday Links

Links to stories on the 10 brands most likely to disappear by year’s end and the most popular online brands in the world.

Top Notch Customer Service Is Teamwork Project Manager’s Killer App

June 21st, 2010
Top Notch Customer Service Is Teamwork Project Manager’s Killer App

After severely testing the limits of Basecamp’s Web-based project management tool, we decided it was time to try out some alternatives. Teamworkpm’s great migration tools, project management software and quick, responsive customer service made our choice easy.

Did the “swoosh,” make Nike or did Nike make the “swoosh?”

June 18th, 2010
Did the “swoosh,” make Nike or did Nike make the “swoosh?”

Nike’s famous swoosh logo is one of the most recognizable brand images on the planet. But is it responsible for Nike’s global success, or does Nike’s brand management model drive the recognition of the logo? And how can small businesses use the same strategies when crafting and managing their brands?

Three Reasons to Avoid Using “ALL CAPS” in Website Copy

June 14th, 2010
Three Reasons to Avoid Using “ALL CAPS” in Website Copy

Improve your website usability with the three simple rules of capitalization.

Not Just Another Pretty Interface

June 8th, 2010

What’s more important to effective web design: beauty or functionality? Why choose just one, when available data suggests that attractive objects and interfaces are actually more efficient and effective at influencing consumer choices.