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Visual Arts


5 Fab Small Business Logo Designs

Designing your logo is a daunting task. Here's a look at five small companies' logos and how they came to be.

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Matt Mickiewicz, Co-founder of 99designs

Inc.com's 2011 30 Under 30 list: Matt Mickiewicz, Co-Founder of 99designs, provides crowd-sourced design services.

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Feng Shui Tips for the Home Office

This ancient Chinese art is based on the Taoist belief that nature—and our environment—is filled with Chi, or energy, which affects our health and fortune. Here's how to balance those energies to create a harmonious office environment.

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Characteristics of Great Logo Design

What makes a logo design great? Here are four characteristics that distinguish great logos from the legions of the not-so-great.

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Chronicles of a Young Serial Entrepreneur

As Matt Mickiewicz prepares to launch his fifth company, the 27-year-old Vancouver native talks about being a young entrepreneur and the importance of being the first to market.

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The Unfit Office

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The Pentagram Papers

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Packaging's Folk Revival

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Art for Business's Sake

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Driven by Design

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Royalty-Free Design Templates for Macs

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Branding on a Budget

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The Buzz Guru

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Confessions of a Passionate Shopper

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How to Use HootSuite for Business

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