How to Rapidly Develop Graphics for a Client on a Deadline

October 16th, 2009

This summer, I had to create 36 banners for BreastCancer.org, including original designs, mockups, feedback, and revisions, in only 54 hours… and I did it. The solution? Learn every Photoshop shortcut you possibly can.

Article #3 for Foraker Design

August 13th, 2009

Sadly, this will be my last blog post, as I go back to college next week. For this reason, I wanted to write a comprehensive article on the most important things: the experience, and the people. After living and working in Boulder, Colorado for three months, I’ve compiled information on the best parts of the area, and the best people.

Article #2 for Foraker Design

July 14th, 2009

I wake up at 7am to my loudly beeping alarm clock, because that’s the only sound that is guaranteed to wake me. Before I leave, I grab an energy shake that my roommate steals from her job (Mix1: they’re made in Boulder, and they’re delicious), and drink it on the way to the bus (I didn’t bring my bumper-sticker-covered, beat up little Subaru).

Article #1 for Foraker Design

June 12th, 2009

Hello! For those of you who follow this blog, you may not recognize me. My name is Erica Decker, and I’m the new summer intern at Foraker Design. I’ve now been here for about three weeks, so I thought it might be useful to give my perspective on the company, my job, the city of Boulder, and web design in general.