The Tiny One

Working in a definitely bland environment is bringing out the minimalist in me.  It's not about the way I dress, that thing would be something that would never change.  I'm getting into the whole direct to the point marketing thing going in my head right now.  When I started, I had all this crowded colorful set of ideas that In want to cramp up in one layout, but my boss is the black and white thing so he better likes it if it's something easier to understand.  Besides, our target market is not really into the whole creative and intellectual point of advertising.  This is the first time I've encountered this, I got used to the previous advertising firm I was with before that is full of wide and intricate ideas, here, it's different, I have to think simply so that others can understand. ().() Oh well, it's not that I hate the job, I kinda like thinking and stuff, this job is making me run out of bright ideas!  I'm famished! haha. ...

If you're an amateur on graphic arts or any of that sort and you need to whip up a layout or something on the last minute then continue reading :) The easiest ways to conjure up a CLASSY LAYOUT are: 1.  GRADIENT background. Notice the difference a fade in fade out transition makes in a video? A gradient background is the same thing.    It makes it lighter to look at and easy for the eyes. 2.  A SIMPLE font. A simple font is important to send the right message.  Fonts with a lot of curves would only be distracting and hard to read. 3.  DO NOT USE BORDERS. If you are about to put in pictures and the like, avoid using borders.  It would make the whole layout heavy and solid.  Remember, we are looking for the fastest way to finish a layout without making it seem like it was done in 10 mins.  Making a border would be time consuming. 4.  USE 3 COLORS In order to avoid thinking of any other color to fit your layout.  Use neutral...