Alissa Jones: I am a graphic designer, and my blog focuses on design.

May

Printing with your bottlejack press

May 30, 2010
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As you may have seen, I built a printing press with a hydraulic jack. I thought it might be helpful to those of you building your own presses, if you have a printing how-to for a hydraulic jack press.

 

printing supplies

Putting "Community" into Design

May 28, 2010
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Did you miss AIGA Baltimore’s Bernard Canniffe Lecture the last week? If so, you missed quite an inspiring night. Here are some notable quotes from the man himself:

two posters advertising the lecture

“Design for the community will be one of the most important things in the future.”

You can do it!

May 02, 2010
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As part of Stevenson University’s portfolio review this semester, I was asked to speak for a few minutes to the students tomorrow, so here is what I plan to talk about.

The economy will always have its ups and downs, but graphic designers can still find their way. Here are some tips for the new graduates for 2010.