How big is the bad economy? It takes a Good graphic to see it.

The always relevant Good magazine distributes a free poster on the economy at your neighborhood Starbucks beginning tomorrow. In an illustrated timeline titled “It’s the economy, stupid,” graphic designer Nigel Holmes outlines “how our temperamental economy machine works.” Or doesn’t. Holmes’ patented, cartoon-like approach injects fun into serious stuff, managing to provide an easy-to-understand overview […]

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How To: Choose the right colors for your web site

[We like to use, celebrate and design products that are both useful and beautiful. Here’s the first in an occasional series of quick tips for improving your designs. Add yours in the comments or in a guest post.] Here are two tools I use to help select and code the right colors for my designs. […]

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