The Evolution of Web Design
Graphic design for the web has gone through many changes over the past decade. Here is an informative summary of past innovations, along with a look at some recent styles & techniques. Click here...
View ArticleImportant Design Elements: Colors & Typography
Effective use of color and type can help create a long-term bond with your audience. This article goes into detail about positive and negative uses of these important tools. Click here to see Bottle...
View ArticleMission Statement vs. Vision Statement
Organizations with well-honed and clearly-defined vision and mission statements outperform those that do not. This article helps explain the difference between the two, and gives some tips on what...
View ArticleThe Velveteen Habit launches site by Bottle Rocket
The Velveteen Habit, a high-end farmhouse-themed restaurant in Cape Neddick, Maine, recently opened it’s doors and it’s website. The Bottle Rocket team was proud to help make their business a success....
View ArticleBrad Oldham site launches
Bottle Rocket was pleased to be chosen by Brad Oldham Sculpture to design and develop their new website. They needed something that showcased their amazing commissioned work, while offering users an...
View ArticleWorkflow Studios site
The Bottle Rocket team recently had the pleasure of working with Workflow Studios to rebrand their corporate identity. Workflow provides IT and staffing solutions for a wide array of professional...
View ArticleSimple & Intuitive Design: Always in Style
As graphic design trends come and go, there is one constant: Simplicity. This article gives some nice examples of how corporate logos have been on a trend of simplification and streamlining over the...
View ArticleResponsive vs. Adaptive Design
We occasionally receive questions regarding the difference between responsive and adaptive design. There is a time and place for each, and the Bottle Rocket team employs both, depending on the needs of...
View ArticleColor & Typography: Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together
Effective use of color and typography can make or break good design. That is especially true online, where it is easy to overwhelm the user with an array of colors and options. This article covers some...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Flat Design
Like many trends, web design techniques tend to go through cycles. This article details the evolution of what is now known as “flat design”. Three-dimensional representation was popular fairly...
View ArticleTwo Great Tastes That Taste Great Together?
A request designers get from time to time is to combine two different concepts. If a client likes both designs for a website so much they can’t choose one, a natural urge is to try and combine the two....
View ArticleThe Anatomy of a Self-Branded 2016 Presidential Front Runner
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View Article“Steak Cake” or #NoFrankensteinDesign
It can be tempting to combine two unique design concepts, in hopes of making an even better concept. The results are rarely tasteful. The Bottle Rocket team put together a fun little video on the...
View ArticleWhy Hiring a Graphic Designer is Essential for Your Brand
Strong brand identity is an essential element in a successful business. This article highlights key reasons as to why it’s important to hire a professional graphic designer for your logo, web and print...
View ArticleGraphic Design Is Art
With the vast array of companies vying for graphic design work these days, it’s easy to lose site of one basic premise: Art. Good graphic design visually communicates the branding message of your...
View ArticleDon’t Be Afraid of Negative Space
Negative space, or “white space”, in layouts can be intimidating. Our natural impulse is to fill that space with something. This article explains why good design utilizes negative space rather than...
View ArticleBrand Transformation
Bottle Rocket recently completed a new branding project for Texas Title. Our team created a contemporary logo and informative website to present a cohesive brand for their company. View the full site...
View ArticleHydra Shield Website Launch
The BR team recently created a new corporate identity & website for Hydra Shield Manufacturing, based in Dallas, Texas. Hydra Shield stated that the custom illustrations captured the essence of...
View ArticleLogo Trends
Logo trends change as quickly as Texas weather. Some get tired quickly, some stick around for years. This article lists some of the highlights and lowlights of the past few years.
View ArticleThe Art of Good Logo Design
There are many elements of good logo design. Conversely, there are many common pitfalls. This articles examines some things to avoid when seeking a new logo design.
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