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First Thurstday – Casual Creative Networking

Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by Col
First Thurstday LogoFirst Thursday is a monthly early morning casual networking event for creative types with breakfasty things supplied. Come, eat and talk then go back to work! Location: Sensation Science Centre Cafe Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f… Organized By: Interactive Tayside Pixels Ink shall be in attendance for the next First Thursday which is Thuirsday 4th March 2010. ...

Dundee’s McManus Art Gallery & Museum to Re-Open

Posted on February 8th, 2010 by Col
The Pixels Ink Design Blog After what seems like decades of having scaffolding shielding our view of the excellent building that is the McManus Art Galleries in Dundee news has arrived that it will be officially re-opened to the public on February 28th 2010. New displays have been created, along with interactives, a retail area and a new cafe, to provide a greatly improved visitor experience. For more information visit the ...
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Dundee to get its very own V&A museum

Posted on January 11th, 2010 by Col
It was announced today that a new £47m centre for art and design is to be built in Dundee. The "V&A at Dundee" will be built just south of Craig Harbour in the city's redeveloped water front. Dundee City Council has launched an international architecture competition to design the new centre, which will be built out onto the River Tay. Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop said she hoped the building would become a "thriving centre" for the creative ...
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Font based logo designs

Posted on December 9th, 2009 by Col
Logo & Brand Design Not everyone wants a logo that is complex and graphical. Some clients will want a logo that looks simple, is easy to read and gets across the name of their business / brand at a glance but is still professionally designed. Just because a logo is font based does not necessarily make it cheaper than say, a logo which is an icon or complex shape. Just as much thought needs to go into these logos ...
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10 tips for e-mail marketing

Posted on November 18th, 2009 by admin
Hints and Tips from Pixels InkE-marketing is a cheap way of reaching your marketplace. However, it is much abused and therefore particular care needs to be given to ensuring informative, useful e-mail which fully complies with legislation. These tips share some best practice to ensure that your campaign is successful and you respect the recipient. 1. Ensure your e-mail address data is accurate to avoid emails bouncing back. Note that even ...
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We could not resist sharing this with you …

Posted on November 17th, 2009 by admin
Quite Interesting FactsJohn Ruskin (1819-1900) Looking for value? "It's unwise to pay too much but it's unwise to pay too little. When you pay too much you lose a little money, that is all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing you bought it to do. The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. It can't be done. If you deal ...
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