The overall growth of MyInkBlog has exceeded any of my early expectations. I am overwhelmed by how robust and helpful the design community is. This is also a really exciting time for me personally, as I’ve accepted a new job as a web developer for Niagara University.
I wanted to use this post to announce some of the upcoming plans for MyInkBlog. Between a contest, some guest posts and a few site changes, things are really quite busy and exciting around here!
My First Contest!
I want to celebrate and thank the 700+ subscribers by running my very first design contest. The whole process is still at it’s early stages. However, I am hoping to get some really great sponsors to offer cool prizes.
More announcements will be forthcoming, but here’s the gist of it. The contest will entail designing a big typography poster using a quote as the starting point. Of course, I’m gonna keep the quote a secret for now (I gotta work up a little anticipation 
), until we get a little closer to launching the contest. Judging by the design work in MyInkBlog Flickr group, the contest should receive some awesome entries.
The subject of big typography in design was covered a little in my “Big Typography Snowboarding Poster” tutorial and some of the posters shown in my “Creative and Unique Poster Designs” post.
Here Are Some Other Links To Get You Thinking
- Typography is Sexy: Part 1
- Typography is Sexy: Part 2
- Sexy, Bold and Experimental Typography
- Awesome Artistic Inspiration from Music Magazine Adverts
- Typography + Design Inspiration from Music Magazine Ads - Part 2
- Breathtaking Typographic Posters
- The Showcase of Big Typography
Hooray for Guest Posts!
I realize I sound a bit like a broken record, but the design community is filled with amazingly helpful and kind people. I’m going to be taking a much needed vacation from September 13th through September 20th. So I asked some of these remarkable people to lend a hand and within moments I had 4 guest post authors. Here’s the lineup thus far:
Adelle Charles - Fuel Your Creativity
Adelle’s blog is a constant source of inspiration! She is extremely active in the design community, and has been a huge help to me as I’ve gotten started. I’m really looking forward to seeing what she comes up with!
Liam is one of the most gifted designers in the community. His newest Wordpress theme, Papercut is flat-out awesome. Liam’s perspectives are always fresh and unique.
Brian puts together some of the best articles and roundups within the design community. Brian has a great feel for design and will add his brilliant perspective.
Angie is super helpful and responsive. Her blog is still pretty new, but it’s gaining loyal readers daily. Arbent is a great resource for roundups, inspiration and design related news.
Max has burst onto the design community scene with top-notch tutorials, freebies and roundups. He is original, talented and helpful; look out for an awesome post!
Site News
I’m always trying to do small things to help the look and functionality of this blog. The main thing I’ve worked on the last couple of days is how the comments are displayed. I’ve alternated row colors to help readability. I’ve also added Gravatars to help identify who the commentors are. I love getting comments, so anything I can do to thank the people who leave them is cool with me.
What Else?
I have plenty of additional plans, but one of the more immediate things I want to do is to add an “About the Author” blurb at the end of each post. Hopefully this will be a decent thank you for the upcoming guest writers. Also, I’m always looking for other contributions, if you’d like to write a guest post or tutorial, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email to info@myinkblog.com.
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September 5th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
i cant wait, i love typography and have not had time to create my own poster yet, this will be a good chance to do it, also have a good holiday, thanks for mention
Max | Design Shard’s last post was… Get web design ideas & inspiration from other designs - Brown
September 5th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Congrats on he 700 subs, i mite even enter the contest. And i think its great your taking a break but still have quality authors. Looking forward to more great posts!
September 5th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I also can’t wait for the contest, I’ve really been getting into typography lately and will pretty much jump at any excuse to work with it more.
And thanks for the lovely compliments, I hope my post can live up to My Ink Blog’s standards!
Angie Bowen’s last post was… 30 Tutorials That Will Teach You InDesign
September 5th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
@Max Thanks so much for the comment. I can’t wait to see the designs that will be submitted, I think this community will put together some awesome stuff. I really hope you get a chance to participate, I love your work.
@Angie Can’t wait for your guest post! Thanks for helping, I’m sure it will be great.
September 5th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
@Jaswinder Thanks! I hope you do end up joining the contest… it should be fun! And I’m already starting to get some get prizes lined up!
September 6th, 2008 at 1:05 am
nice post Andrew. waiting for the contest coz i might join:)goodluck for this month.keep up the great work:)
Ronald
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September 6th, 2008 at 3:11 am
Andrew, Wow! Congrats to the +700 subscribers
So excited to hear that you are going to celebrate it with a contest! really hope that I could join too and have fun to see the entries in advance…
All the best for ya
A u d e e’s last post was… Graphic Methods in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 .NET Framework 3.5
September 6th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Look forward to it Andrew might even have a go with my trusty old PS&
;)
700 subs! good work fella! An inspiration for all of us!
September 6th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Sounds awesome, I love typography!
Nick | Resource Pile’s last post was… Massive Wallpaper Roundup!
September 6th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Congratulations! I might join too
See you! *thumbs up
September 6th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Thanks guys! I’m loving the response to this contest so far… it should be good!
September 6th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Can’t wait for this. Sounds like a great contest. If you like drop me and email and we can discuss a prize contribution from PSDFAN
Tom Ross’s last post was… Creating Medusa With Photo Manipulation
September 8th, 2008 at 5:50 am
same here. I’m really looking forward to the contest. Can’t wait to find out what quote you’re gonna use.