Raster vs. Vector

Raster vs. Vector

Have you ever heard your designer or printer refer to a graphic as a raster image or have you ever been asked to provide a vector version of a graphic? And, have you wondered exactly what those terms mean? We’ll help clear up the difference! [spoon_separator...
Menu Design

Menu Design

One of the most frequently used items in the restaurant and bar industry is the menu. A well-designed and organized menu is not only an extension of the establishment’s brand, but it is also a sales tool. Here are some tips when it comes to designing a successful...
818 Taco Party!

818 Taco Party!

If you know anything about 818, you know we have an exceptional love for tacos & beer (and of course design). We can’t think of a better way to celebrate a bunch of rad things happening around the empire than with both of those things and you. Please join...
Colorado for CBC 2014

Colorado for CBC 2014

818 just wrapped up a whirlwind Colorado brewery tour! The 2014 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) was held in Denver, CO, just a 9-ish-hour drive away from Des Moines. What better time to explore the incredible Colorado brewing scene than with 9,000+ other brewing...
Happy Holidays from 818

Happy Holidays from 818

First and foremost, THANK YOU: Without awesome clients and great projects to put our creative energy into, 818 would not exist. Looking back on this first year has made us feel so blessed. What a privilege it is to be involved in the inner workings of so many locally...