Restaurants are always playing around with different menu designs, but for the most part, the look of a menu is a clear indicator of how informal or upscale the establishment is. Image via wafflehouse.com/menu Generally, a high-end place will use a simple, elegant design, and often corporate chain menus often have more imagery and detailed descriptions of the food. Casual restaurants are typically attempting to attract customer volume and...

There is nothing cuter than a first birthday party, and this one, complete with hippo theme, was extra fun. The invitation was by LLB Designs, and the photography was by Bridget McPherson.  The rest was all coordinated by the proud parents, and do doubt involved a lot of shopping on etsy and driving around town rounding up mason jars. Congratulations, and well done! Photography by bridgetmcpherson.com

Image via maxseesmovies.blogspot.com As with most types of design, movie credits can range from very minimalistic to long and complex sequences. All intend to capture and engage the audience while showcasing the title, cast, and crew, and it’s interesting to see how the trends change over the years. The use of an intricate and glitzy design to display the title and credits is far more common in older films. A lot of classics have an...

Who wouldn’t want to go to a Cupcakes and Cocktails party!? This little invitation was a custom design project featuring some juxtaposed typography and bright, happy fall colors. The square shape and punchy gold wash on the back are details that add that little something extra…  

It takes a talented, patient person to take good newborn photos. Add in a feisty big brother and what you really need is a miracle worker. Johanna of HannaMac photography is just such a person. Enjoy a few of her photos below, and see more of Johanna’s beautiful work on her website.  

The Building Bridges Art Celebration and Auction is next week!  This truly unique event features silent and live auctions with work from professional artists as well as the clients enrolled in the amazing Arc of the Arts program. The save the date, invitation and program were designed by LLB Designs through the Doing our Part Program. The save the date and the front of the invitation feature the piece “Four Lightning Strikes” by Arc of...