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		<title>Embrace the quirky, unusual and creative</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2010/05/13/embrace-the-quirky-unusual-and-creative/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 19:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If we could pick a mantra for our graphic design company (other that is, than &#8220;design love&#8221;), it would be &#8220;embrace the creative.&#8221; By that, we mean go with what is different. Don&#8217;t just say you want to be distinct from your competition, do it. We chose the slogan &#8220;design love&#8221; to describe our mission [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to Love a Font</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2010/05/03/learn-to-love-a-font/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 18:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is so much to say about typography and font choice that there is simply no way to cram it all into a single article. So you may consider this the first in a, perhaps randomly timed, series of articles concerning type. The best way to approach typography, if you are completely unfamiliar with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nine things not to do with your website design</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This list has been compiled out of our years of designing websites, and is intended to act as a set of loose guidelines to consider when embarking on the design of a new site. We do not make any claims that this list is comprehensive, as it is compiled mostly of things that we consider [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What does it all mean anyway?</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2010/04/04/what-does-it-all-mean-anyway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designers throw loaded words about all the time. Words like “modern” and “sleek” and “bold” and “editorial.” Words that can have a variety of meanings depending upon the perspective of the observer. Sometimes, professionals like to throw around industry-sounding terms to make themselves seem indispensable or to tout their knowledge around a client. To be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Goal oriented graphic design</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2010/03/20/goal-oriented-graphic-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Graphic design is often thought about in the abstract. Everyone wants the elements of their company’s design portfolio, be it a logo, a print advertisement or a website, to look good. And, of course, so do we. But the more important question to ask is what do you want your graphic design to do. No [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using colors from nature in web design</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2010/02/27/using-colors-from-nature-in-web-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Color plays one of the most important roles in determining an emotional response to a space, websites included, and yet color palettes in web design are too often overdone or ignored. A considerably more effective way to reach and convert visitors is by intentionally using color to create desired reactions and results. Start learning from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When a handshake has no meaning.</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2010/01/18/when-a-handshake-has-no-meaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter who we talk to, it seems to be universally agreed upon that the stock “handshake” image is completely unbearable. Its used over, and over, and over on every type of website, book, flyer and postcard known to man. Please, everyone, in future designs, let the handshake go. It is meaningless. It says nothing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do you need to hire a design, marketing or branding expert?</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2010/01/12/do-you-need-to-hire-a-design-marketing-or-branding-expert/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every company will have a different set of requirements and needs when choosing to hire a professional graphic design company or marketing company. Maybe you’re a start-up who needs to establish your brand. Or, maybe you’re a well-established company who need some re-branding so that you can shore up you position at the top of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Simplicity sells</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2009/12/12/simplicity-sells/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Logo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your logo doesn’t need to scream at your customers to speak effectively. The best, most memorable logos are simple, clean and understated. One great examples of this is the subliminal arrow in the FedEx logo. That thoughtful text treatment is a memorable embodiment of their brand message. Your logo needs to take your brand and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Memorable Designs Make Your Website Work for You.</title>
		<link>http://www.luckyninedesign.com/blog/2009/11/22/memorable-designs-make-your-website-work-for-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:04:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kfriend</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Development of a creative online presence too often gets put off during the process of brand building for one reason or another. This is unfortunate. In order for a company to build the maximum amount of brand recognition and by extension, create conversions, their brand must be consistent across all channels. Your website works as [...]]]></description>
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