Compare these two slideshows and tell us how you can apply this information toward Brand You…
ideas
White space
Let’s celebrate the spaces between…
Objects in a composition need to breathe. White space offers an airy canvas stage on which the parts of your design can freely dance. Just ask Mark Boulton, graphic designer and writer from the UK. Here’s my favorite part about Mark’s view on white space:
“Whitespace is often used to create a balanced, harmonious layout. One that just “feels” right. It can also take the reader on a journey through the design in the same way a photographer leaves “looking room” in a portrait shot by positioning the subject off the center of the frame and having them looking into the remaining space.”
Check out this slide show by Brand Autopsy to see some compelling use of white space.
Now, how can you use white space in your next design, web page, or thank you note to make a bold statement?
Looking forward to [the spaces between] your ideas,
Susan Hendrich
Quick, think of a name…
What’s in a Name?
So, you’re writing a riveting scenario to engage your learners and you want to select names for your characters. But you only have two minutes to pick names for your cast of virtual beings. What do you do?
I know! Go kleimo!
Check out this neat little random name generator, and you’ll be on your way to the worlds of Lenore Flesichmann, Maricela Rozar, Max Sellman, and Allan Jaffee. Here’s kleimo’s simple self-description:
“The random name generator uses data from the US Census to randomly generate male and female names. Use it for screenplays, fake id’s, car rentals, pick-up lines, books, prank calls, movies…”
Enjoy!
Places to go
Ignite your creative spark….
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Coaching: http://www.improve.org/coaching.html
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Leadership: http://www.improve.org/
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One-minute Management: http://www.nysscpa.org/cpajournal/old/12268852.htm
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MIT’s open courseware: http://web.mit.edu/ocw/
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Trusted Advisor: http://trustedadvisor.com/articles/
Susan E. Hendrich 