Cardwell Creative Blog : advertising and marketing in Salem Oregon

Jeff (Walsh, not Zeldman) sent me this quote yesterday. So good and so true…

We don’t create taxonomies, layouts, content strategies and templates as a one-time deal, so the client’s…

I’ll be the first to admit there’s a lot of beautiful design work to be found in many print and online design annuals (portfolios, galleries, showcases – ad nauseum).…

Some of my colleagues have made predictions about the year to come, so I thought I’d chime in. Here’s what I think will be important in 2010.

Social media identity

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The following video captures a behind the scenes look at a recent shoot we directed for a large car wash chain. Besides having the opportunity to mingle with some beautiful…

I enjoy taking on unique creative challenges. This one, though, started out as a head-scratcher. A successful Vancouver, WA dental practice, Dentus Dental Center, asked us to create a sign…

While many can take a look at video games and consider them a complete waste of time, I’m constantly critiquing every artistic quality about them. They’re much like movies –…

Had a chance over the weekend to rekindle my love for the work of a man who I consider to be one of the most dynamic and talented artist/designers…

No, I don’t actually lose sleep over this, but sometmes I’ll find a design so disturbing that I wish I could create a new version for them right there on…

Most of our design work, day in and out, is pretty straightforward in terms of content. Our client has a product or service. They want you to want it. We…

As a designer, I suppose I notice things that others don’t. Maybe that’s the way it’s supposed to be. I noticed something recently while reaching for my morning dose of…