Browsing the internet recently I discovered a website that combines two of my favorite things, well designed interactive websites and True Crime narratives. I am one of those people who spends (probably) an unhealthy amount of time listening to true crime podcasts, watching documentaries and reality shows about true crime, and reading true crime books. [...]
Typography is one of the main driving forces behind design. I know I have mentioned in the past, but when it comes to design... Typography is important. Like REALLY important. Typography is basically the art of selecting and arranging type. There was a time where designers would only have a few fonts to choose from, but now [...]
As Thunderstruck's resident Web Designer and giant Harry Potter nerd, I thought I would take my blog this month to give a shout out to the beauty that is the Pottermore website. Pottermore, for those of you out there who aren't as obsessed with the magical world created by J. K. Rowling as I, is a [...]
Recently I had the chance to see the new documentary "Graphic Means" that explores the evolution of graphic design production from 1950s through the 1990s. The Documentary focuses mainly on the drastic transition in the design and printing industry, as new machinery and technology made way for the digital processes we use now. As someone who [...]
We all know when it comes to design... Typography is important. Like REALLY important. Whether you are designing for print or web, figuring out your typographic aesthetic and hierarchy is one of the most important steps to any design. One typographic tool that has been making life easier for designers and developers for as long as I have [...]
Ever since we rebranded as Thunderstruck, we often get the same question about our name. Is Rod a giant AC/DC fan? The answer would be no (well, at least as far as I know.) In fact the name has nothing to do with the iconic metal band song at all. The name stemmed more from Rod's affinity for meteorology [...]
Ever wonder what it takes to get a website up and running? Since we just launched our own new website, we thought it would be a great idea to explain the general website design process here at Thunderstruck Design: Initial Consultation At Thunderstruck, all of our projects start with an free [...]
Mascots are fun right? We think so too. Thats why we would like to introduce our mascot here at Thunderstruck Design: Bolt. Bolt was born in December of 2016 when a one of our designers wanted to make something fun for the office. He was gifted to Rod on Christmas and fast became an integral [...]
Hi! My name is Anne (pronounced Ah-Nah – it’s weird I know). I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and spent part of my young adult life in central/southern Illinois until I found my way to Champaign after college. I have been working at Thunderstruck Design as a graphic designer ever since I graduated from Illinois State University with [...]
