FUTURE OF CITIES PLEDGE CARD

Future of Cities : Leading in LA is a civic initiative and project of Community Partners that aims to reinvigorate the involvement of civic leaders in creating a vibrant, cutting edge future for Los Angeles. Their goal is to marry vision, leadership and results to fulfill LA's ambitions and uplift the city.  

Although we did not design their logo, which we absolutely love, we were very excited to design their pledge card. The goal was to maintain their branding and utilize their colors minimally but enough to bring color and life to the design.  We're delighted with the results and hope to get the opportunity to continue to work on other projects for such a wonderful initiative like this one. Helping communities, people and organizations with purpose and good causes is definitely something we are all about at Open Cage Design. 

for more info you can visit their website at www.futurecitiesla.org

DESIGN IS EVERYWHERE

Design is everywhere and as individuals we design more than we think we do. When putting on clothes each morning, we're designing our look for the day. When choosing the words we use we are designing a conversation. Most times we do it subconsciously, but we're designing something none the less.  My goal is to inspire others to look around them and see the beauty in all things. Look for patterns, colors, shapes, and details. Look for uniqueness, compositions, inspiration... When you open your eyes and absorb every detail you'll be amazed at what you see, and you'll be surprised at how much more you will smile. 

Here are just a few pictures that have brought me inspiration and make me realize that design is everywhere, from the beach or library, to the local Starbucks... and I'm not referring to logos either. Now get out there and open your eyes to design!

PATTERN PLAY

I've never been one to stray from pattern play.  But patterns can get very tricky, We've all seen the dress that is wayyyyy too busy or the living room that is off balance or dizzying... Whoa!

Now, when done right, patterns can bring life to any design from interior to graphic to fashion, etc. It all comes down to a few simple rules and tricks.  Here's how you make it work... Combine a larger busier pattern with a more simplified small pattern. Limit your color palette, and include one big solid.  It's that easy!!!  Here's an example of how I like to use pattern play in my designs, now go have fun with yours!