Articles by: Heather Sakai
Our Free Tool Will Help You Create Portfolio Worthy Mockups
Meet T-Shirt Mockup Tool Mockup Everything What’s better than a portfolio filled with your best work? Not much, we say. After all, you never know when opportunity is going to come a-knocking. But this, we know, is much harder than…
Creators. Doers. Makers. – WMC Fest Episode 2: Michael Bierut
The WMC Fest Creators. Doers. Makers. Series Our new video series highlights remarkable makers and designers that inspire and motivate us to create greatness. Episode Two puts the spotlight on Michael Bierut, a featured speaker at the best creative conference of…
2 WMC Fest 2015 Speakers Unite: Mark Brickey’s AID Podcast 221 Featuring Mike Jones
World’s Collide when the next episode of the world famous Adventures in Design (AID Podcast) features 2 WMC Fest 2015 Speakers, AID host Mark Brickey and Mike Jones.
Episode 221 is entitled “The Supper Gospel Hour”
Listen Now: Adventures in Design Podcast with WMC Fest 2015’s Dustin Lee
Today’s episode, number 218, is full of goodness so juicy you’ve just got to tune in now.
Watch our WMC Fest 6 Hype Video >> “The Road to WMC – Our Host’s Journey”
Behold the Weapons of Mass Creation Fest Hype Video …a little video inspiration to hold you over ’til we meet in 17 days… Watch Now >> Then purchase one of the last remaining tickets to one of the best design conferences in…
Spec Work: Just Say No!
Spec work is any kind of work whether it’s a final piece or initial concept that is done without the client committing to pay a fee. The designer may anticipate being paid eventually if the client likes the work. In this situation, a client usually doesn’t want to invest in a designer before seeing what they can do, and the designer must prove his or her worth before receiving compensation. For clients who are hesitant to commit to a designer, there is an appropriate way to explore the work of various designers. A more effective and ethical approach to requesting work is to ask designers to submit examples of their work from previous assignments as well as a statement of how they would approach your project.
Have an eCommerce Site? Make Sure it has these 3 Key Elements:
We all want to see more traffic and conversions on our ecommerce sites, right?
With numerous tricks and tips swarming the web, knowing what, when, and how to make those improvements can be overwhelming.
Today, let’s start from square one and make sure we all have these three fool-proof elements, all of which can be accomplished this afternoon. Let’s get to it!
Adventures in Design Podcast Episode 174: The WMC 6 team chats with Mark Brickey
Episode 174 – Weapons of Mass Creation 6 with Aaron Sechrist, Heather Sakai and Bryan Garvin The Weapons of Mass Creation Fest team had the pleasure of talking to Adventures in Design Podcast host, Mark Brickey, in his Episode 174,…
Freebie: Vector Vegetables
My Go Media experience has been full of firsts. This winter proved to be no exception – as during this time, I was granted my first intern, Phil Thomas. Phil, a student at Edinboro University, was a complete joy and pleasure. He not only jumped at every opportunity given, but he did so with a wink and a smile.
11 Ways Artists and Designers Can Benefit from Waking Up Early
Jeff Finley’s (VP of Cleveland Web Design firm, Go Media) new book Wake Up: The Morning Routine That Will Change Your Life comes out Tuesday, April 14. In anticipation for the big release, here are 11 ways artists and designers…
Type That’s Good Enough to Eat: An Interview with Danielle Evans
Cleveland graphics firm, Go Media presents An Interview with Danielle Evans Tell us a little bit about your life growing up, creatively speaking. Did you always play with your food? I had a very happy early childhood, and both of my…
Introducing our Shop Sign Mockup Templates Pack!
Introducing our Shop Sign Mockup Templates Pack! Ever wanted to see your designs mocked up brightly and boldly on shop signs, just as they’d be in real life? We have. That’s why Go Media, your Cleveland brand design services specialists created a Shop Sign Mockup…
The Characteristics of Excellent Website Design: Experts Weigh In
The Characteristics of Excellent Web Design Options for building a website are plentiful, but finding a team to deliver a creative custom solution on time and on budget is not easy. Here at Cleveland based graphic and web design firm,…
Cleveland Browns Logo Redesign 2015: Wilson Revehl of Go Media Weighs In
Cleveland Browns Logo Redesign 2015 Our recent post, “New” Browns Logo Leaves Cleveland Graphic Designers Deflated” collects expert advice from local authorities on the matter including our own Wilson Revehl, Go Media Vice President, web developer, brand expert and sports enthusiast. Wilson’s full…
50+ Gig Poster Designs We’re Obsessed with & Free Poster Mockup PSD Download
Free Poster Mockup PSD Included! Here at Go Media, we are obsessed with poster design, because – one, it’s in our blood. (We’ve been designing concert and rave posters since the ’90’s.) Two, we’re die-hard illustrators at heart and three,…
WordPress SEO by Yoast Tutorial for Dummies – Getting to Good in a Few Simple Steps
WordPress SEO by Yoast Tutorial for Dummies Ready to enter the wild world of Search Engine Optimization? I promise that, by the end of this simple tutorial: You will no longer shrink under a desk whenever “SEO” is mentioned in conversation Your…
Album Design Inspiration: the FUTURALBUM Collaborative Design Project
Album Design Inspiration If you’re a fan of the ‘Zine, Cleveland’s best website designers, Go Media, and Weapons of Mass Creation Fest, you’ve heard the name Troy DeShano. No stranger to the design community, Strong Odors Artist and Illustrator, Troy…
Become a Master Typographer: Playing with Your Food (and Other Ways to Get Creative with Type)
Header art work by Dominique Falla Become a Master Typographer: In this, our Become a Master Typographer series, we’ve discussed: How to Choose the Perfect Typeface 19 Expert Secrets to Creating Custom Lettering and Pro Tips – Making and Breaking the…
Go Media’s 1st Annual Best of Cleveland Design Awards
Best of Cleveland Web and Graphic Awards Here at Go Media, we totally geek out about design. It’s all that we do and all that we dream about. We love not only getting our hands dirty every single day, but…
5 Keys to Branding Your Apparel Line Like a Boss (+ 1 Top Secret to a Successful Launch)
How to Brand Your Apparel Line: Keys to Success “It’s a common misconception that a brand is a company’s logo,” Go Media Partner graphic designer extraordinaire Jeff Finley notes in his book, Thread’s Not Dead. “That’s just part of it. Some…
Best Spotify Playlists for Getting Sh*t Done, Go Media Staff, Volume 8 – Lauren Hudac
Best Spotify Playlists for Creativity Hey Go Media Faithful! It’s the new year and time to fulfill those creative resolutions. Why not start now? Get motivated by pressing play below. Today’s Spotify Playlist was created by Lauren Hudac, our Account Manager…
20+ Holiday Illustration Inspirations
Holiday Illustration Inspiration We’re all about getting into the holiday spirit here at our Cleveland design studio. From stockings to Secret Santa, we’re surrounded by Christmas cheer. But our love of the holidays isn’t limited to the office. It, of course,…
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Most Popular Posts: How to Learn Graphic Design & More by Your Friends at Go Media Welcome to the Go Media’s Zine! Are you a passionate creative, student, designer, entrepreneur? You’re in the right place. Inside you’ll find the tools…
Top Graphic Design Tutorials: Improve Your Skills Now
Top Graphic Design Tutorials: a Quick Guide by Your Friends at Go Media Welcome to the Go Media’s Zine! Are you a passionate creative, student, designer, entrepreneur? You’re in the right place. Inside you’ll find the tools you’ll need to…