Design
Typewriter fonts
The thought of composing on an old-fashioned typewriter makes my brain hurt and brings back horrific memories of running out of correction tape and white-out the night before my final...
Design lingo
Lorem Ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit ... Huh? You will probably see this copy in your initial web design drafts in places where you don't have...
Before and After Website Transformations
Sometimes you are just not sure if your website is in need of an update or even a complete redesign. We hear hundreds of excuses from small businesses across the...
Tips for making copy stand out on backgrounds
Drastic contrasts Using a highly contrasting color will make your text stand out. Use the empty space If your image has an empty space floating around, add the copy and...
Interior colors for your website
Sometimes we spend so much time decorating our living spaces, in the colors we love and that make us feel relaxed and comfortable, that we overlook that these same colors can...
Designing better images for Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual take on social media, so if you want your images to be productive you need to make sure they get noticed. Here are a few tips...
Pantone’s top 10 spring colors for 2016
Pantone unveils the top colors for spring 2016 and say they will "transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our...
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...
