Why the Bad Press About WordPress (And Why It’s Wrong) I was sitting down to dinner with a potential client last week. It was a beautiful day out on the Arcata Plaza and I’d finally tracked down a meal at the Italian restaurant that was suitable for my non-dairy diet. As the waiter refilled our glasses, we decided to get …
The 2nd Annual Haunted Mill Tour Is Coming
Once again, David Hamilton Design is proud to be a sponsor of the Blue Ox Haunted Mill Tour. Last year’s event was fabulous, with crowds of around 2,500 people over the course of the four day event. This year we’re adding three more days, extended hours, and online sales. As usual the fantastic photographs are courtesy of Evan Wish Photography …
David Hamilton Design Gears Up For Political Season
It’s November in Humboldt County. The leaves are turning color, car defrosters are suddenly a very popular feature, and political figures are raising money for next year’s election. For a graphic designer that means political logos, yard signs, business cards and websites. I recently finished up this logo and website for District Attorney candidate, Arnie Klein, a former deputy district …
New Jewelry Site, Just In Time For Christmas
Just showing a little blog love to a new client website launching this week, Peyote Moon Jewelry. Peyote Moon is based out of Arcata, California and features themes ranging from the American Southwest to Ancient Egypt. If you’re looking to make a purchase for Christmas, move soon! All Peyote Moon’s jewelry is made to order, which allows possibility for customization, …
Making an Original Art Deco Poster
As many of you may know, I often design posters for one of the local community theatres (one of the prices of being on the board.) A lot of work goes into some of the posters, but occasionally I have one of those fun projects that really reminds me why I enjoy doing this stuff in the first place. …
Fun With 1940s Colorizing
Sometimes the really fun projects sneak up on you by accident. When I started work on this poster for North Coast Repertory Theatre I knew that I was going to get to have some fun with the 1940s style. I’ve been enjoying playing around with the WWII era while working on the layout for the new Humboldt Fire website (lots …