Ok, people… Its here, my new Ipad. I have had it now for a week, so sorry for the delay on the review. Ok, what can I say. WOW, WOW, WOW…… Wait…. More Wow’s coming soon.

Now this is a device that I can relate to. Thanks to Andre & Eben at Apple Stuff they have managed to get us some of the first Ipads in the country. And let me tell you Apple Stuff provides great service!

Back to the device…. I am going to be honest. This is not a toy. The first time I held the device I was scared I am going to drop it. The device is really sleek and has a strong feel to it. Its also carries a bit of weight to it.

The unit we bought is the 64gb Wifi, we didnt opt for the 3G device as this was not needed due to our lovely MiFi device.

The Mifi is a wireless 3G hotspot and gives you the freedom to make skype calls, something that the iphone lacks on its 3G due to the telecoms agreements. The Mifi gives you a wireless hub option and can connect 5 devices to the internet or data storage… All this cramped up in this small device. This makes the Ipad more fun.

Ipad Pro’s;

I downloaded some really cool apps from the Itunes store and cant leave this baby alone. My designers are currently designing a portfolio where I can showcase our design work to clients. Browsing websites is awesome and the everyday computer stuff is do-able. The graphics on this HD screen is AWESOME… Having watched the new lady gaga music video in HD, not that I am so fond of her music, it was really good.

The Angry birds and X-plane simulator is really fun and very much realistic.

The No no”s;

Well, what can I say, the only downside is the SA app store, but we have that covered through Apple Stuff’s US App store vouchers.

Oh, and the other downside is that you don’t have one .

Be sure to get yourself one of these babies and sure to read more about it as we explore its boundaries….

Ever wondered what makes a logo design successful? These two things: distinctiveness and simplicity. The purpose of a logo design is to help customers identify a business; creating a brand image. The more unique a logo design is, the more recognizable it becomes overall. However, the more intricate a logo design is, the less likely it is that people will remember it.

All successful logos stand the test of time. Have a look at a few of the most famous logos of all time. Distinctiveness and simplicity clearly shine through in all of them. Even though some of them might have undergone changes to reflect changing times, these logos have all created a memorable and lasting impression on people all over the world.

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Users Focus On Faces

People instinctively notice other people right away when they come into view. On Web pages, we tend to focus on people’s faces and eyes, which gives marketers a good technique for attracting attention. But our attraction to people’s faces and eyes is only the beginning; it turns out we actually glance in the direction the person in the image is looking in.

Eye-tracking heat map of a baby looking directly at us, from the UsableWorld study.

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5 steps to Logo 101

1. Keep it simple, clean cut and balanced.
2. Dimensions, dimensions, dimensions! If your logo is not creatively balanced, you may struggle with your marketing. Keep the asymmetric balance in mind.
3. Great logos work on two-tone colours. If your logo doesn’t work on black and white or one colour printing, it’s not likely to work on other colours.
4. Your logo should have relevancy to your company.  The aim is that your clients immediately associate that logo design with you and no one else.
5. Ask an audience what they think of your logo. Your taste might fall short of your primary business goal.