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Using an Infographic creator for a short pro bono project

Published: February 25, 2015 by Tara Posted in Illustration, Just for Fun

While spending an extended time with family in the U.S. I came across a pro bono project. An art teacher wanted to make infographic instructions for her class. Although I have access to graphic programs like Illustrator …Read more »

Designer at Barn i stan AB

Published: January 26, 2015 by Tara Posted in Graphic Design, Illustration

For about 2 ½ years I worked at Barn i stan AB as a layoutartist, image editor, web administrator and designer “handyman”. Starting out as a paper magazine in 2004, it was an information source for family friendly activities. Today the business has expanded to providing this …Read more »

Why spacing out is so important

Published: September 23, 2014 by Tara Posted in External Link, Illustration, Interesting stuff

I used to be the queen of spacing out. You know when your eyes just wander off into any given direction and your mind wanders? A couple of minutes later I’d always return to earth with new found energy, focus and, more often than not, an idea. At my most recent position I got caught up in the …Read more »

Customized illustration with marker pens

Published: September 30, 2013 by Tara Posted in Illustration, Just for Fun

I made this as part of a wedding gift recently; a marker pen drawing of the newlywed’s dog, their first “baby”. I included symbols that pertained to the dog; his stuffed animal toy the fox, dog treats, a graduate’s cap from when he graduated doggy training. He also …Read more »

Superhero businesscards

Published: March 11, 2013 by Tara Posted in Graphic Design, Illustration

I’ve always liked smart and different looking business cards. Ones that say something about you or your company. Everyone has a mobile phone today, and there are more ways than one for people to take down your information. A business card can give you the opportunity to …Read more »

Drawing challenge

Published: March 10, 2013 by Tara Posted in Illustration

I love the idea of a drawing challenge; to draw something everyday for a month, be it by hand or digitally. My friend posted a drawing challenge on her blog with daily themes like “high speed”, “seasons” and “the neighbor”. And I thought I would go for it. I’m sorry to say I didn’t get further than one …Read more »

Advent calendar for Bokhora.se

Published: December 1, 2010 by Tara Posted in Illustration, Just for Fun

Bokhora.se, a blog by book lovers about books and authors, asked me to create an advent calendar for them December 2010. Every day blog visitors guess what book hides behind a number and not until someone makes a correct guess will the prize be revealed. …Read more »

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Hi, I’m Tara and this is my design blog.

Here, I post my latest designs, links to websites that inspire me and every now and then I’ll write about a topic that I’m passionate about.

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