by Nancy Ruzow Last weekend, I hopped on a ferry to Fire Island and returned to the scene of my accident, when I tore my hamstring from the bone. I’m doing great and had so much fun hanging out with my college friend, taking in the Atlantic Ocean … Read More ›
![Image showing a logo for Union Point [UP] in green text, above a row of green buildings and a car, with the initials MV and the name MISCROFTVENTURES in the bottom-right corner. A great piece for any brand designer looking to showcase effective presentation design principles.](https://ruzowgraphics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ruzow-slidepresentationdesign-powerpointdesigner-mcdermott-ventures-buildingmanagement-600x400.png)
Part of being a brand designer is designing presentation templates (and sometimes actual client presentations). Clients may want to cram a lot of text onto each slide, but the key is to use slides as visual aids that complement the speaker's message rather than overwhelm the audience. … Read More ›
I have 15-month-old identical twin grandsons — Wes and Bowie. Sometimes I can tell them apart. Sometimes, I get so caught up in their adorableness that I do not know who I am playing with. Their personalities make them distinguishable, and if I am ever stuck, I … Read More ›
I took part in a private tour of Hieroglyphs at the Met (The Metropolitan Museum of Art), which was incredibly inspiring. Our tour guide, Niv Allon, was a wealth of knowledge, unveiling the secrets behind each symbol with passion and expertise. Hieroglyphs are the original masters of visual … Read More ›
You might confuse me with an octopus... One of the things I was reminded of during my recovery from my hamstring reattachment was that as much as I want to think I have eight arms and can do anything, I barely had two legs in the last quarter … Read More ›
I am obsessed with letterforms — the distinctive characteristics of a letter within a typeface (it can also refer to calligraphy but that is not my rabbit hole). When I cannot fall asleep I even draw serif letters in my mind instead of counting sheep. I dream … Read More ›
You’ve seen them before. Yet you may not exactly know what they’re capable of (or even what they are or how to use them). Today, I’m talking about the beauty of QR (Quick Response) codes! Though merely a small (usually black-and-white) graphic, this code can make a … Read More ›
Every year Ruzow Graphics helps non-profit organizations and educational institutions of all sizes craft compelling, goal-exceeding annual appeals for development and communication departments. From the big picture to the finer details, we’ve learned what makes a successful appeal. Here are our top tips for making yours stand … Read More ›
As I talk to clients and other creative business owners, I hear a lot of fear and frustration about keeping up with content marketing while keeping the content and design on-brand. It starts with listening to your audience and clients and understanding the story your brand needs … Read More ›
Great graphic design is one thing. But finding a human with who you enjoy working — puts the cherry on top. I’m grateful to work with businesspeople who are also great people. I’m fueled by the excellent working relationships we have; they count on me to be … Read More ›
