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On Trend 2021:  Design the Future

On Trend 2021: Design the Future

What's trending in 2021 in the world of design? As it turns out, tons of cool stuff. Check out our exploration of 2021 hot design trends.
January 29, 2021
President, Creative Director, and…Awards Judge?

President, Creative Director, and…Awards Judge?

One of our very own was asked to serve as a judge for a national awards competition in marketing for community colleges. Pretty neat!
January 14, 2021
Introducing the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year

Introducing the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year

See the new selection for color of the year from the wizards at Pantone. We think they're fantastic, and we hope you will, too.
December 18, 2020
OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 8: Space

OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 8: Space

The final piece of our series on elements of design is all about space--positive and negative, and how to balance those for effect.
November 10, 2020
One Little Mark Can Make All the Difference: Debate, Advice, and the Oxford Comma

One Little Mark Can Make All the Difference: Debate, Advice, and the Oxford Comma

The Oxford comma has been the subject of great debate over the years, mostly between grammar nerds, style gurus, and writers. What's correct?
September 30, 2020
OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 7: Form

OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 7: Form

Form can be whatever you make it to be in art. Illusions or actualities of volume and mass, line and shape, they all contribute to form.
September 15, 2020
It’s Time to Stop Doing the Electric Slide: Why You Should Quit Using Sliders on Your Website

It’s Time to Stop Doing the Electric Slide: Why You Should Quit Using Sliders on Your Website

Do you use sliders on your website? You may be doing more harm than good. Modernize your design & reach more people by doing away with these clunky relics.
July 15, 2020
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Website

What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Website

Let us walk you through exactly what you can expect when you come to OC Creative for a website. We promise it won't be as hard as childbirth.
June 12, 2020
OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 6: Texture

OC’s Guide to Visual Elements, Part 6: Texture

See how texture can help or hurt your design in the newest entry in our guide to the eight visual elements of design. Can you feel it?
May 22, 2020