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- DJ PACK logo design update
December 23rd, 2009 by Imani Lateef
Many of my graphic designer friends put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into our logo designs just to see them BUTCHERED in actual application. I was so pleasantly surprised when I actually saw my design in “action” at djpack.com and it looked GREAT! I previously laid out my design process for this logo here. Below [...] Read More
- The Toledo Journal Newspaper Re-Design
December 1st, 2009 by Imani Lateef
Around October of 2007 I was miraculously re-invented. I experienced many changes in my life that not only impacted me personally but also professionally. At this time I gave up my 2 part time jobs in restaurant/fast food service and excepted a salaried position as lead graphic designer and web master at The Toledo Journal Newspaper. The [...] Read More
- Coffeehouse Graphic Design
November 26th, 2009 by Imani Lateef
Most freelance graphic designers do a vast majority of their work hunched over their laptop in the corner of their favorite neighborhood coffeehouse. Leave it to me to take that trend just one step further. Some time in April 2009 I actually opened my own coffeehouse in Toledo, Ohio near the westgate/old orchard neighborhood. It’s called [...] Read More
- Forbes: Graphic Designers are “Snooty”!
February 11th, 2009 by Imani Lateef
The high profile magazine Forbes opened a recent article on spec work with the following statement. “CrowdSpring aims to slash the cost of graphic design work — and democratize a snooty business.” The statement alone, let alone Forbes one sided opinion on spec work has generated tons of buzz. David Airey has a nice article on the [...] Read More
- Fresh Logo Designs by Morning People Marketing
February 11th, 2009 by Imani Lateef
I’ve just uploaded some brand new designs I’ve been working on. I’m really proud of these designs. Let me know what you think. Special thanks to Assets Toledo, Vince Wiggins, Keeping It Together, and Einat for the referrals and work. Check out all of my recent work in the Gallery. Also, take a look at what my clients [...] Read More