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DIY Traveler Notebook Insert

Almira Roldan March 15, 2020 No Comments TN TN Insert B6 Slim TN Inserts Travelers Notebook

Well, it’s been a long time since I’ve written a post. What’s New Lots have changed since 2017. Let me get you up to speed…

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Using AR in Learning

Almira Roldan September 29, 2016 1 Comment

When you think of AR, you should think PokemonGo. You know that crazy game that has people running around like crazy people trying to catch virtual creatures.

I created a demo document to showcase for my clients when I am presenting a proposal that uses AR technology.

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Editing Images from the Captivate Library Using Gimp

Almira Roldan May 5, 2015 No Comments captivate captivate image editing captivate library edit image with image editing photo editing

I’m a big fan of Pixlr.com it’s a great free alternative to Photoshop which requires a licenses. However, when I’m working with images that already…

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e-Learning Content Gathering

Almira Roldan July 25, 2013 No Comments content matrix elearning gathering content instructional design

As an Instructional Designer, content gathering is one of the key tasks that must be completed in order to develop a module or course. I’ve…

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Photo Editing Software – Pixlr

Almira Roldan July 12, 2013 No Comments

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for tools that you can use on the fly to either edit or create new graphics and images.…

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Do You Know C.R.A.P.? – Proximity

Almira Roldan July 9, 2010 3 Comments alignment contrast design design principles good design graphic design instrutional design proximity repetition

Proxmity is what makes your design “look smart”. When two or more elements are close together there is an automatic assumption that one is related to the other. Your viewers will develop an understanding of your message based on how close various elements are to each other.

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Do You Know C.R.A.P.? – Alignment

Almira Roldan July 7, 2010 1 Comment alignment contrast design graphic design making better presentations presentations repetition

In my previous 2 posts I covered the topics of Contrast and Repetition, now let’s talk Alignment. Alignment helps create structure and gives your design or presentation a more coherent look and feel.

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Do You Know C.R.A.P.? – Repetition

Almira Roldan July 5, 2010 1 Comment elements of design graphic design making better presentations powerpoint repetition

Yesterday, I discussed the concept of Contrast which can be used to create visual appeal in your design whatever your design is (PowerPoint, flyers, business cards, brochures, website, etc). Today, going down the C.R.A.P. line (no pun intended), let’s talk about Repetition.

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Do You Know C.R.A.P.? – Contrast

Almira Roldan July 4, 2010 5 Comments c.r.a.p.contrast design design principles graphic design powerpoint presentations

“Ooooo, she said a bad word!”, this is something my 10 year old would say. But, in this case C.R.A.P. isn’t what you think it is, it’s simply an acronym for 4 principles of graphic design coined by Robin Williams (no not the actor).