Ring Pen won a lot of awards, is recommended by numerous World Health Care Organizations and helps to write for a lot of people all over the World. This pen is designed to provide a writing utensil which requires no or very minimal gripping force. Most pens attempt to accommodate individuals who have difficulty maintaining sufficient gripping force by increasing the gripping surface. The result is a bulky pen with a fat barrel which does not provide a smooth, clean and accurate writing action.
The No Grip Ring-Pen redesigns the conventional cylindrical pen, eliminating the need for any gripping force, and allows the user to write in a more neutral, natural comfortable hand posture. This removes the causes of fatigue, strain, cramping and pain from writing. Children just learning writing techniques, university students who have to take huge volumes of notes in lectures, people suffering from arthritis or other conditions affecting the hand, everyone who writes regularly – all will
2013年9月3日星期二
2013年8月28日星期三
Back to School Season
Times flies!-It is already the end of August.And back to school season is in full swing.Student in the whole world are getting ready to buckle down for another year.That means you need to pick up some fresh stationery suppliers.
Today I'd like to recommend some useful stationery.
1.Clip Rite
As an exciting new “Back to School” tool, Clip-Tabs make life easier for educators and students. In addition to the instant personal organization offered by Clip-Tabs, students can use them as study aids, to bookmark important material within a larger document or textbook, separate tasks by due dates, etc.
Today I'd like to recommend some useful stationery.
1.Clip Rite
As an exciting new “Back to School” tool, Clip-Tabs make life easier for educators and students. In addition to the instant personal organization offered by Clip-Tabs, students can use them as study aids, to bookmark important material within a larger document or textbook, separate tasks by due dates, etc.
2.Twin Ball Pens with Stickers
3.food shape pencil case
2013年7月15日星期一
Happiness Is Diversity
Low carb is not the right diet for everyone.
Bungee-jumping is not the sport for everyone. Condo living is not a comfortable
living arrangement for everyone. And there is no set blueprint for your life
either.
低糖并不是每个人的正确饮食。蹦极也不是每个人的运动。公寓生活也不是适应每个人的舒适居住方式。生也没有固定的蓝图,全凭自己。
You have needs, wants, dreams, and a history that make
your life different than anyone else’s. Life is about diversity.
你有需求、希望、梦想,和让你生活与众不同的生活经历。生活就是多样化。
Formal Victorian style is not at all the right approach to
a home for me with large dogs and foster kittens; but my streamlined casual
style works well. My friend on the other hand would never be happy in a home
with all tile floors, it’s just not sophisticated enough for her. “I need carpet
and fancy drapes, and live plants”, she laughs.
刻板的维多利亚时代风格以及大狗和福斯特小猫绝不是我中意的居家生活方式:我喜欢简约型休闲风格的生活。另一方面,我的朋友绝不会喜欢家里只铺着瓷砖地板,她认为那还不够高档。“我需要地毯和花式窗帘,还有鲜活的植物”,她笑着说。
And I would look silly in super-low-cut jeans; but then my
20 year old niece would not welcome the tailored suits I often wear, either.
我穿超低牛仔裤一定会看起来很傻:但我20岁的侄女也不会喜欢我经常穿的女式西服。
My message is simple -- Happiness lies in that sacred
place where you create the diversity that makes your life yours. Happiness lies
where self acceptance and self improvement meet. Not just your decorating style,
or your choice of jeans --but your ideals, your passions, what makes you smile.
我的信息很简单,幸福的可贵之处在于你的生活丰富多彩,与众不同。幸福在于自我认可和自我完善的融合。不只是你的装修风格,或你选择的牛仔裤-而是你的理想、你的激情、能让你微笑的一切。
In order for happiness to live with you, your life must
reflect what makes sense to you. What you love, what you care about, what you
treasure, what you find interesting and important.
为了让幸福与你同驻,你的生活必须能证明对你有意义。你的喜爱、你的关心、你的珍爱,你感到有趣和重要的一切。
When I first moved to Arizona over 15 years ago now, I had
been working with my husband running jobsites for a large construction company.
I wanted to do something else when we made the move, but he asked me to stay,
and I agreed. It was, after all, what we had been doing all along. Who was I to
rock the boat?
当我15年前第一次搬到亚利桑那州时,我一直和我丈夫一起为一家大型建筑公司管理施工现场。我们搬家时,我就想改行干别的事情,但他要求我留下来,而我就同意了。毕竟,我们一直在做这一行。为什么我要自找麻烦呢?
I stayed for 2 years, and I did a decent job; but I also
was very stressed, and added to his stress, because I was unhappy with my
choice. I went to work barely on time, I took every second of my lunch hour,
left as early as I could get away with. My heart wasn’t in it.
我做了2年,而且做的是一份体面的工作;但我也感到很紧张,并让他压力重重,因为我的选择不能让自己快乐。我上班几乎从不按时,午餐时间不到最后一刻我绝不起身,下班尽可能早走。我的心全然不在工作上。
After the 2 years, I was able to go back to school and
start my Coaching Business. Originally, I put in 50 hours a week, never got
tired, bored, wanted to quit. Years later, I still don’t get tired. Ok, that’s
not true, but I don’t get sick-and-tired, if you know what I mean.
2年之后,我又能够回到学校重新开始自己的培训业务。最初,我每周工作50小时,从不疲倦、厌烦和想退却。几年后,我仍然毫不厌倦。当然,那也不全对,但我从不感到厌烦和疲倦,或许你知道我的意思。
I wouldn’t make it as a rock star. I could never be a
chef, or a surgeon. But Life Coaching I love. I found happiness in the variety
of life that fits me. You can too!
我不会成为摇滚明星。我也决不可能成为厨师,或外科医生。但我特喜欢生活培训。我在各种各样的生活中找到我心仪的幸福感。你也可以!
But even with the beauty of diversity, there are of course
some basics. Just like in decorating, or fashion style, living a great life
involves knowing some basic skills and putting in some foundation pieces. A
great paint job won’t help a wall that cracked and peeling!
但多样化让生活美好的同时,一些基本要素自然必不可少。就像装修或时尚风格,过一种美好生活需要了解一些基本的技能,并做一些基础工作。再好的油漆活也无法修复一面破裂斑驳的墙!
Start with the basics, and then from there, it becomes a
creative effort that reflects your own personality, your own interests, your own
message to the world.
从最基本的开始,然后就从那里,你的努力才有创造性,才能反映你自己的个性,自己的兴趣,自己向世界传达的信息。
1. Screen out things that aren’t important to you.
1.筛选出对你无关紧要的东西。
2. Put your effort in the right places.
2.把自己的精力用对地方。
3. Clearly define your priorities.
3.明确设定自己的优先顺序。
4. Build reserves into your life.
4.为自己的生活建立储备。
5. Identify and eliminate energy zappers.
5.识别和清除耗费心力的事项。
6. Manage your self-talk.
6.管理好自我对话。
7. Eliminate overwhelm through daily action.
7.通过日常行为来消除压力。
Every day that you work hard on being optimistic and
strengthening things that are meaningful and important to you, there is less
room for unhappiness or self pity. Happiness is being YOU, the very best “you”
that you can be.
2013年7月8日星期一
Tenta Promo Gift Pen Shop: Mastering the Art of Pen Spinning
Tenta Promo Gift Pen Shop: Mastering the Art of Pen Spinning: You may be an ace with a Rubik’s cube , or even a yo-yo champion, but have you mastered that other geek hobby? You know, pen spinning? Whi...
The Art of Printing Promotional Products
Welcome to the lucrative world of PromotionalProducts! This industry has grown by leaps and bounds, supplying. There is no
doubt about the effectiveness of giveaways as tools for brand recall.
Look around and you will find several
giveaways such as advertising ball pens, cups,bags and drinkware featuring a
brand logo. This article will take you behind the scenes to explore the
different printing processes involved in getting quality logos on promotional
items:
Screen Printing: The Song Dynasty in China first
introduced this printing more than thousand years ago. Over the years, several
enhancements have been made to make the process more efficient. Among the more
popular printing processes, Screen Printing uses a framed mesh along with an
ink-blocking stencil to create the desired image. Even though this process is
commonly used to personalize clothing, they can be used on a variety of other
materials such as plastic and glass as well.
Pad Printing: This process transfers ink to
a surface by using a metal plate. This plate has a film that creates the
printable image on exposure to UV light. The plate is then stamped on a bulk of
promotional products to provide accurate and timely printing. Pad printing can
be used on a variety of surfaces such as glass, plastic, ceramic, wood and
glass.
Hot Foil Printing: This process uses a
metallic plate with letters to hot stamp the desired artwork on a product. This
dry and ink free process works perfectly on plastic, wood, leather and paper.
Heat Transfer Printing: This process uses
intense heat to imprint the logo on material. When you want to imprint full
color images on garments, then heat transfer is the printing method you should
go for. This process is used on ball pens and T-shirts
Laser Engraving: This process is simple and
clean. The logos are loaded into a laser engraving system and then imprinted on
products such as metallic pens, awards, jewelry and crystal ware.
Embossing/Debossing: This process gives
your logo a trendy and 3-dimensional look. Dies are created from metal in your
logo's shape. Your product is placed between the dies; heat and pressure is
then applied to create the desired image you want. This process is used on
chocolate packs and leather-based items.
Embroidery: This process makes your logo
looks great on clothing with stitching. Items such as caps, blankets, shirts
and pants will look great with your logo once the embroidery work is complete.
Digital Printing: This process is also
known as CMYK and offers full-color printing. A notch above Screen Printing,
this form of printing uses actual printing rather than screens. Digital
printing is used on magnets, notebooks and mouse pads.
Mastering the Art of Pen Spinning
You may be an ace with a Rubik’s cube, or
even a yo-yo champion, but have you mastered that other geek hobby? You know,
pen spinning? While most of us probably do it unconsciously while deep in
thought, the art of twirling a pen like a baton between your fingers is an
emerging sport amongst young people in world.
In response to the pen-twirling boom, a new
pen made specifically for spinning is scheduled to hit stores in late February.
The Pen’z Gear pen is longer and heavier than a normal pen (15 grams and 19cm long), and also has an adjustable weight
feature to make it easier to manipulate..It is five times as much as a regular
pen.
According to the article, pen spinning has
been popular since the late 1970s, with similar movements in China and the United States .
“The Internet
played a key role in launching the inaugural pen-spinning world tournament last
February, and video footage from such events triggered an online boom.
The Internet community was inspired by
mind-boggling twirls such as the ThumbAround — maneuvering a pen to rotate
around one’s thumb — and the FingerPass — which involves twirling a pen through
the four fingers of one’s hand.”
One captivated spectator (and fellow
spinner) was Masaki Tsukuda, who gathered other online pen-spinning celebs to
form the Pen Spinner Association last July. The group already has 800 members
and plans to hold an inaugural national competition in March.
2013 new promotional rubik ball pen
The Rubik's Pen is a
challenge that's fun to solve.
The
sections of the cap rotate like a Rubik's Cube: you have to twist and solve
them to remove the Ball Pen from the cap.
ball
pen size:13*1.7*1.7cm
Rubik
sticker label size:1.5*1.5cm
packing:1pc/opp
50pcs/box 1000pcs/CTN CBM:50*30*20CM GW/NW:15/14KGS

2013年7月3日星期三
So Hot!! Ladies and Gentleman Let's swimming now!
World's Largest Swimming Pool
f you like doing laps in the swimming pool,
you might want to stock up on the energy drinks before diving in to this one.
It is more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20
acres, has a 115-foot deep end, and holds 66 million gallons of water.
The Guinness Book of Records has named the
vast pool beside the sea in Chile
as the biggest in the world.
But if you fancy splashing out on one of your
own -- and you have the space to accommodate it -- then beware: this one took
five years to build, cost nearly 1 billion, and the annual maintenance bill
will be 2 million.
The man-made saltwater lagoon has been
attracting huge crowds to the San Alfonso del Mar resort at Algarrobo, on Chile 's
southern coast, since it opened last month.
Its turquoise waters are so crystal clear
that you can see the bottom even in the deep end.
It dwarfs the world's second biggest pool,
the Orthlieb -- nicknamed the Big Splash -- in Morocco , which is a mere 150 yards
long and 100 yards wide. An Olympic size pool measures some 50 yards by 25
yards.
The sun warms the water to 26c , nine degrees warmer than the adjoining
sea.
Chilean biochemist Fernando Fischmann,
whose Crystal Lagoons Corporation designed the pool, said advanced engineering
meant his company could build "an impressive artificial paradise"
even in inhospitable areas. It uses hardly any chemicals.
"As long as we have access to
unlimited seawater, we can make it work, and it causes no damage to the
ocean."
Capt. Ben and his brother, Rod, used to
build pools together all around the San Fernando Valley in California (Garrett Bros. Pools) . Rod
continued and became one the foremost Custom Pool builders of Northern
California . His designs have appeared in Home Magazine, Sunset Gardens
and many other "do-it your selfer" type pool and garden publications.
New production recommending- 5 in 1 highlighter pens with Iphone stand
Today I'd Like to recommend one style of stationery set,which must be liked by
Iphone fans or user.
This 5 in 1 highlighter pens includes blue/red/black 3 ball pens,1 yellow
highlighter,1 mechanical pencil
Iphone fans or user.
This 5 in 1 highlighter pens includes blue/red/black 3 ball pens,1 yellow
highlighter,1 mechanical pencil
In the back of the box,there is a stand,using as iphone stand.
In the front of the box,there are some memo stickers and phone holder
ART962
highlighter:
Non-toxic pigmented ink
for fax paper ,printouts etc.
fade resistant and waterproof,
ball pen
Ball Point:0.7mm or 1mm ,
Ink:Blue/Black/Red/Green.
product size:11.8*6.2*1.4cm
weight:60g
packing:1set/poly
bag,50sets/box,200sets/CTN,
Meas:65*31*16cm ,
G.W./N.W.:13/12KGS.
2013年6月27日星期四
Calling All Bloggers – Win Nice Stylus Pen spend at Tenta Promo Gift Pen Shop
In recognition of Celebrating Tenta Gift Pen Sales Reached One Million we
are giving away stylus pen on TentaPromo Gift Pen Shop website.
To help celebrate all things we are asking bloggers to write a short
article about their favourite type of writing instrument and why they like it
so much.
Are you a fountain pen fan or a wooden
pencil traditionalist, do you roll with rollerballs or love a mechanical
pencil? Please tell the us (and the rest of the world), the what and why of
your stationery desires for your chance to win this stylus pen!
How to Enter – no purchase necessary!
Simply post a blog article written on the
subject above and link to your favourite product on our website. Then email us with a link to your entry. It’s
as simple as that.
The winner will be announced two months after
this blogger published.
The prize is choosing any stylus pen from
Tenta Promo Gift Pen Shop website.
The competition is open to all – we will
post any goods purchased with your prize outside the China if that is where you live!
The decision of Tenta Promo Gift Pen Shop
is final and no correspondence will be entered into. By entering the
competition you are bound by these rules.
Thank you for entering and good luck!
INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW INNOVATION FROM TENTA’S DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIOS: Mirage Pen with hidden highlighter
Ball pen with
a hidden highlighter stored within the barrel.
The removable
concealed highlighter in the top., looks great with your logo printed next o
the clip or on the back.
Bold metallic
color barrel, shiny silver wide clip, hidden matching highlighter in the barrel
,black rubber comfort grip, every details
manifest your
brand
ball pen and
highlighter ART6024
ball point:0.7mm or 1.0mm
ink:blue/black
size:14.7*1.3cm
weight:10g
2013年6月20日星期四
Creative Stationery Design
Today I'd like to recommend some creative stationery design,some of them are not started to produce,your kindly comment is welcomed.
1.Spiral Shape Ball Pen Refill
This refill design come from spring,spiral shape refill increase the capacity of the ink and using time.Reducing the number of replacing the refill without changing the length of barrel.
1.Spiral Shape Ball Pen Refill
This refill design come from spring,spiral shape refill increase the capacity of the ink and using time.Reducing the number of replacing the refill without changing the length of barrel.
2.Canpen=ball pen + ruler+compasses
This canpen not only draw the correct size of the straight line,but also realize the accurate pan angle ,3 in 1 pen set,replacing the traditional drawing with ruler and compasses.
3.Ice Shape Eraser for Hot Summer!
This hot summer when you see this ice shape eraser,do you feel cool?
2013年6月14日星期五
A PRIVATE SUITE ON WHEELS

Talk about bringing camping into the 21st
century. This luxurious take on the camper gives you the freedom to go, or
stay, wherever you wish, while enjoying the outdoors in style. The Opera is
a mobile holiday package combining tent accommodation, optimum travelling
pleasure, convenience and comfort, and of course a modern look. This
spectacular travel companion will open a world in which you can enjoy the
luxuries of a comfortable boutique hotel against the backdrop of your favorite
natural settings. The camper comes equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, two beds,
a deck and plenty of storage to bring all that you need to have a memorable
date with nature. Camping anyone?


Believe it or not, the compact kitchen is
equipped with a stainless steel sink with a mixer faucet and pull-out faucet
head and a top loading refrigerator.

The electrically adjustable slats and
mattresses with two comfort zones are your basis for an excellent night’s sleep
under the stars. In a single, easy stroke you can transform the two separate
beds into a double.

The stylish and multifunctional outdoor
kitchen it's to die for. It has two modular elements that you can configure in
your choice of a two-pit stove, gas or charcoal barbeque, and a beech wood
cutting board.


2013年6月13日星期四
Top 10 Expensive Pen Brands in the World
Top 10 Expensive Pen Brands in the World
The pen is the tongue of the mind." A
pen is more than a writing instrument, it encourages you to put down your
thoughts into paper. You might be knowing writing is a hard job; putting one's
thought into an engaging prose or poetry requires hard work and patience. But
no matter how tough writing might seem to be, the fact remains that many people
have actually altered history, redefined communication, molded the society and
honed their abilities to speak through their writings. So, if you want to join
the bandwagon...then apart from sheer determination you must possess one of
these Top 10 Expensive Pens in The World.
Mydearvalentine.com enlists a collection of
Top 10 Expensive Pens in the World, where each of the writing instrument boasts
of unique design that differentiates it from the ordinary. So, if you want to
know more on Top 10 Expensive Pens in The World , settle in!!
Committed to provide premium quality
writing instruments, fountain pens, paper and leather goods, Aurora pens are precious works of art.
Founded in 1919, Aurora
is the first Italian fountain pen manufacturer. Aurora writing instruments are a combination
of fine craftsmanship and modern technology.
Montblanc:
Founded by a Hamburg stationer in 1906, as the Simplo
Filler Pen company, Montblanc pens are jewels of writing culture. Famed for
almost 100 years as a manufacturer of distinctive, high-quality writing
instruments, the master pen makers have now put a stamp of their brand name to
luxury leather goods and jewelry items too.
Bexley:
Founded by Mr. Howard Levy in Columbus , Ohio ,
in 1993, Bexley is a brand that influences the designs of pens made today.
After decades of researching on the tradition of American pen making and
restoring vintage writing instruments,Bexley recreated American classic designs
with the aid of modern technology. Manufactured in Ohio ,
Bexley and Columbus ,
Bexley offers the style and poise of a bygone era, that is modernized for
today's larger and faster lifestyle.
Caran d'Ache:
Established in Geneva
in 1924, Caran d'Ache still remains Switzerland 's only manufacturer of
top notch quality fine arts products, pencils and writing instruments. Caran
d'Ache a hallmark of quality since decades is an internationally reputed maker
of a range of world class writing instruments, desktop accessories as well as a
range of office supplies.
Delta:
Since 1982, Delta pens with their classic
as well as innovative designs, appeal to each and every pen enthusiast. Delta
famed for its use of unique materials, contrasting colors, and its
outstandingly limited editions, produces some of the most sought-after writing
instruments.
Conklin:
Originally founded in 1898, The Conklin Pen
Company is considered as one of the pioneers in manufacturing innovative as
well as distinctive writing instruments. In the modern day, Conklin updates
their top quality pens that they had once manufactured in the bygone era (such
as Crescent Filler, Endura, Nozac, and Glider) to introduce the writers of the
present time to the unique pleasures of vintage pens.
Faber-Castell:
From a small scale pencil manufacturer in
Stein, Nuremberg ,
to the world's leading industrial enterprises, Faber-Castell has traveled a
long journey. The Graf von Faber-Castell line of premium and distinctive
writing instruments offer quality, precision, prestige, and performance.
Krone:
Since its inception in the 1930's, Krone
has earned the reputation of being one of the most sought after writing
instruments by the pen enthusiasts all over the world. The company offers the
pen collectors some of the most remarkable pens for everyday use.
Marlen:
This Italian brand appeals to everyone who
love to pen down their thoughts with a handmade luxury and unique pen. With a
blend of bold and reminiscent style, writing is simply an enjoyable experience
with Marlen.
Omas:
First founded in 1925 by Armando
Simoni,Omas is the pioneer of the Italian writing instrument industry.







Design a Business Card That Won’t Get Thrown Away
It’s an almost unavoidable part of doing
business – the business card. While more people are beginning to ditch
traditional paper cards for digital counterparts, the business card is still an
integral part of doing business. Cards are almost as commonplace as the
handshake.
So what makes your card stand out from the
pack? How can you design a card that won’t get thrown away minutes after the
meeting? Let’s delve into some suggestions and tips today.
Make It Different

Sometimes the key to standing out can be
having something different. With all of the business card options out there,
it’s difficult to decide what will work best for you. So, what route to take?
First, it depends on your business. The
card should match the feel of the company – and often, a traditional card shape
(3.5 by 2 inches) does work best. Why? Because it fits easily in a pocket or
wallet; oversized cards do not, and sometimes smaller cards can get lost.
But for the others, there are some fun
design options, including using different shapes for cards. My favorite is the
half-size card. The mini card is great if you want to really stress a key
point, such as a web address. Design these tiny cards with simplicity in mind –
showcase your work on one side and include contact info on the other.
Drench your business card in your personal
style and design approach. It should immediately let someone know how you work
as a designer.
Make It Fun & Trendy

Another trend in business card design is to
include a gimmick. Turn your card into a sticker or magnet – real estate agents
have used this trick for years – or consider a game or web elements.
Another popular tool right now is to design
a card that looks like a popular website, such as Facebook or the iPhone model
above. Be cautious with gimmicks though, because they can fall out of fashion
pretty quickly. Don’t go ordering a thousand cards!
Think about ways to add interactivity to
the traditional paper card. Use a QR code or custom URL. Tell people why the
links are worth visiting right on the card: “For a full resume, visit” or “Scan
the QR to view my portfolio.”
Remember that many potential clients may
never meet you in person first. Make sure your “card” includes a digital
version – especially if you are in a web-related design field. (You can read
more about digital business cards in a previous Design Shack article.) Check
out free digital business card sites such as about.me or flavors.me. Apps that
digitize cards – Bump, CardMunch, Shoeboxed and CardFlick — are also gaining
popularity, making it even more important to think about scan-ability in the
design process.
Think Minimal Design, Strong Text

Speaking of making a card easy to scan
digitally, a minimalistic design scheme can really help.
Lots of negative space – but it does not
have to be white – and simple type can go a long way. The KISS (keep it simple,
stupid) design philosophy is often one of the best when it comes to small
spaces. Use this when designing a business card – it is the ultimate printed
small space.
The most important aspect is the words.
Make sure everything is clearly readable. Dark text on a light background is a
time-tested business card option for the simple reason that it is easy to read.
Light text on a dark background can also be easy to read and striking but make
sure to invest in a good-quality print so every work is crystal clear.
Font size in important. Generally text on a
business card is between 8 and 15 points, with your name (or company name) as
the largest element on the card and contact information that is slightly
smaller. Try to avoid text is that below 8 points and opt for even larger text
if using a novelty or condensed typeface. The key is for the card to be
readable.
Include Key Information

There are some elements every business card
just needs to include: Your name and contact information, and company
information and logo for corporate cards.
For freelance or contract designers, take
that a step further and make sure the card says what you do. This is especially
important if you do not have a company name or other identifying information.
Some will make the argument that a
super-cool card with just a URL will be attention-grabbing enough to make
people visit your site. Don’t bank on it. While having a few of these cards in
your arsenal may be ok, it is imperative to have an identifying card for
potential clients. The whole point of a business card is so that your contact
can reach you. Make it easy for them.
Use Color and Images
Color and images are an important part of
any design scheme and can play an equally important role in business card
design. One of the best and simplest ways to get your work out there is to show
it off and you can use your business cards to do just that.
Two-sided printing can be a great way to
combine both images and simplicity. Use one side of the card to show off your
work (and consider multiple card images as well) and the other side as a
point-of-contact. By using a pop of bright color or a great photo, your card will
stand out in a stack of beige and black cards, and it says something extra
about your work.
Go For Top Notch Printing

Nothing is quite like the feel of a
high-stock business card. They don’t crumple and fold like flimsier
counterparts and they make a nice first impression. Using a good stock can send
the message that you care about quality.
Consider your options when it comes to
printing versus copying as well. Printed cards include some textured ink – you
can feel raised letters, for example — while copying is an even lay of ink on
the card. Printing has a feel to it, with raised lettering and colors, and the
ability to switch between finishes. Copying is more of a flat option and is
typically only a fraction of the cost. Printing is a great option when simplicity
is key – a run of cards that are all the same. Copying is a great option for a
large number of cards that are different – say you are using multiple photos or
color schemes.
Letterpress takes print-quality to another
level entirely. These cards feature sunken type on a high-stock, and often
textured, paper. The technique – which involves pressing inked letters or
artwork into a thick, soft paper – dates centuries and has an elegant look and
feel. But letterpress isn’t for everyone. They can be expensive and color
options are limited; they can also be difficult to use as two-sided cards.
Conclusion
The most important part of your business
card is that it represents you and your work.
As a designer, a poorly designed card can
give potential clients the wrong impression of your work. Use images, text and
graphics that really showcase what you and your design portfolio is all about.
What is your design style? Minimalistic, colorful, lively, modern, classic?
That’s a good starting place for your cards.
But remember when designing a card why you
have it in the first place – to make connections and further your business.
Make sure your card is easy to read and connects to your work online, through a
URL or QR code. And make it part of your brand identity – your card, and your
work should be clearly identifiable when a potential client tries to find you.
2013年6月12日星期三
Great Gadgets and Gifts for Summer Holiday
The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s almost time for the annual awkward tradition of giving and getting gifts. Whether you’re shopping for a designer or you are a designer working on your wish list, these fifteen gadgets and gifts are so awesome that you won’t want anything else.
Chopsticks, pens, gloves, these all sound
like every day boring items but wait until you see the amazing high tech versions
we found!
Cintiq 12WX Pen Display
Let’s start this list out right by being
honest about what designers really want: a multitouch drawing tablet. Wacom has
a whole line of these bad boys with prices ranging all the way up to $2,600,
but why not be a little more conservative and go for the small but beautiful
12WX? You’ll never work with Photoshop the same way again.

Inkling
Though roughly 1/5th of the price of the
previous gadget, this one is arguably even cooler! In fact, the Inkling is
definitely at the top of my personal wish list. Instead of relying on a
touchscreen tablet, the Inkling lets you sketch the way you’re used to
sketching: on paper. The images are recorded and transferred to digital files
compatible with Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. You even have complete layer
control while you sketch! This is one seriously awesome gadget and $200 isn’t a
half bad price point.

Dry Erase Whiteboard Paint
Who needs fancy high tech drawing solutions
when you can just draw on your wall! You’ve seen chalkboard paint but this goes
one step better by creating an easily erasable whiteboard surface. Skip the
chalk dust and turn your entire office into a blank canvas for ideas, todo
lists, mockups and more.

Looking for a cool gift under $5? This pen
doubles as a functioning caliper! Designers and artist will go far beyond
simply recording measurements and find this to be an immensely helpful tool for
getting proportions just right in a sketch. At the very lest, they’ll think it
looks cooler than any other pen they already own.
Website Stencil Kit
The website stencil kit is an awesome
little tool that makes UI wireframing a breeze. Lots of web designers like to
hash out their ideas on paper first and this speeds along the process by
helping you quickly create tabs, icons, sliders and other standard UI elements.

Walls Notebook
This gift is super quirky and super
awesome. It’s a book of photos containing walls in New York City that provide a blank canvas for
some grunge-filled graffiti inspired creativity. This is perfect for getting
your brain into a creative mode for outside the box thinking.

The iPhone SLR Mount
This one is crazy, but in a super awesome
kind of way. Your iPhone already takes great pictures, but what if you could
transform it into a multitouch SLR? With this unbelievable but very real
product, you can do just that. It’s basically a Canon or Nikon lens mount
attached to an iPhone case. You’ll love taking Instagram photos at f/2.8!
Most of the items on this list are products
that I would love to own, with two exceptions: this and the Colca Sac below.
Both of these are already owned and adored by yours truly.
I’m a complete Paper.app
addict and have tried lots of iPad styluses. This market is full of crap,
don’t waste your money on anything but the Bamboo. The rubber tip beats the
heck out of the foam mess you get from Pogo and is far superior than the
cheaper rubber alternatives. If you’re serious about iPad drawing, get a Bamboo
and call it a day.
Virtual Keyboard
Will this
thing really work? I honestly have no idea, but who wouldn’t want to give it a
shot? Pull this sucker out at the coffee shop and you’re bound to stir up some
envious looks.

Grid-It
Organizer
If you want to go for utility over fashion,
the Cocoon Grid-It is an awesome laptop sleeve that is ingeniously constructed
to hold all of your small gadgets, chargers and various other items. I can
definitely see myself putting this to good use on photo shoots.

What’s On
Your List?
Now that
you’ve seen our collection of fifteen gadgets and gifts for designers, leave a
comment below and tell us which is your favorite!
Also, if
you see any other cool gadgets online that designers might enjoy, toss a link
and brief description into your comment so we can check it out!
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