Design
Preparing for your website’s design
I do the design for all the websites created by Sumy Designs. My ultimate goal is for our clients to have a website they absolutely love, love, love. Of course,...
Great books for graphic designers
I have a soft spot for design books, especially ones on typography. I spent the first part of my career in advertising and working with publishers, almost all of my work then...
How to make stock photos unique
Stock photos are a reality for those of us who don't have thousands of dollars to spend on a professional photographer. But more often than not, someone else in your field...
Great sites to get free photos for your blog
A common question I receive from clients is where they can get quality photos for their blogs and websites. In response, I ask the question, "How much do you want...
How to achieve a professional website or blog
You may have just started a website or blog or maybe you’ve been at it for years, either way, you want your site to look professional. Your viewers will most likely become return viewers...
Do you need business cards to match your website?
We know that your business appearance is more than just your website. Sumy Designs can do more than make you a fabulous new website, we can create almost all of your print needs...
Web Design Trends for 2016
2015 was a great year for advancements in web design. We saw trends such as bold and new typography usage, subtle animations, more podcasts and videos, personalized illustrations and mandatory responsiveness....
Designing with monochromatic colors
Monochromatic color schemes are colors palettes based on one single color by adding or subtracting shades and tones of the same color to achieve the desired look. These types of...
Making the most of bad photos in your design
Every designer prefers to work with professional, high-quality photographs, but that isn't always an option, so we designers work with the photos our clients provide. Often the photos are poor quality or of bad composition, and sometimes...
Trade show exhibit design
We offer more than just web design and development, we offer a wide variety of print and marketing services as well. We were pleased to receive these photos from long-time...
Designing with analogous colors
If used effectively, color is a powerful tool in design. Color can do many things, it can set a mood, add excitement or highlight areas of a design that need...
5 ways to add to fonts to your social media images
1) Use mixed fonts such as a brush font and a serif font to create motion. 2) Mix bright colors to create vibrant impact in a photo. 3) Use handwritten fonts...
3 reasons why less should still be more in web design
Relaxed users spend more time browsing Good use of color and plenty of whitespace provide a better user experience. The three-color rule is always a good one to follow. But...
Is it time to update your design?
Just like with all technology, websites need updated on a regular basis. If you aren’t sure if your site needs a redesign or not, take a look at the questions...
What makes a good developer?
You'll see this thread come up in the developer forums, or when looking for someone to make you a website. But how do you answer it? What does make a...
Eye-tracking and web design
Eye-tracking has been studied since the 1800s, when Louis Émile Javal observed that our eyes do not make a make a fluid transition across words as we read, but instead a series...
Tips for Finding Stock Images – Mastering the Art of Visual Appeal: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Stock Photography for Your Website
In today's digital age, where first impressions are often formed within seconds, the visual appeal of your website plays a pivotal role in capturing the attention of your audience. One...
Paris at Sunset: Color Inspiration
Color plays a vital role in the identity and branding your website and company. The colors we choose can make us feel happy or sad or calm or excited. Greens, blues and purples...
Define your audience
You need to define your target audience so you can design for your target audience Your most important visual marketing tool is your website. Many visitors will stumble upon your...
