Lynda.com

For those of you who learn well from video instruction ... consider Lynda.com. They offer tutorials on all the Adobe programs (and many more) for a small monthly fee. They sometimes even have free sample videos that cover basics in some of the programs. I can answer some questions but by no means will I be able to teach the entirety of these programs.

CS5 Illustrator Basic Training

CS5 Photoshop Basic Training

CS5 InDesign Basic Training

FYI, I make no money referring anyone to Lynda.com. 

Bold & Justified

Meghan Robichaud's infographic "Bold & Justified" is a great illustration of numerous type concerns including history, printing methods, popularity of various styles, economic concerns as well as modern web-based typography popularity. Please observe and delight in every informative detail.

CSA Design Co.

Charles Spencer Anderson Design co.  (Minneapolis, MN) has been prolific for decades now. Their work is always rich with contrast and detail ... as well as humorous subjects. French Paper Company has been a long standing client.

Jordan Metcalf

 

Jordan Metcalf's work is very polished and diverse. Notice how he creates depth without loosing the since of a simple type solution.