What Design Topics Should I Blog About?

A couple of weeks ago I attended a networking event where we did Brain-Walking – an exercise where you break into small groups, bring a problem to the table and collectively your group helps you solve it. I asked my group "What topics related to graphic/web design would you be interested in learning more about?" Here was the list they brainstormed:

1. Best colors to use for business cards.
2. How to make business cards stand out.
3. Website visual tips – best place for menu bar, contact numbers, etc. for users ease in navigating and finding what they need.
4. How to make photographs pop on your website.
5. Recommendations for shopping carts, merchant accounts and domain names.
6. Tips for postcards and invitations.
7. Professionalism = Credibility in Marketing
8. Address why low cost/no cost isn't always best for designing your marketing material.
9. Show examples of a brochure done professionally and one DIY and address what the benefits are for having one designed professionally.
10. Address why websites should be updated on a regular basis.
11. What marketing pieces are key for a small business.
12. What information should/should not be on a business card.
13. What are the benefits of having your photo on your marketing pieces.
14. Talk about the importance of consistency with your brand.

You will see these topics covered in the coming months. If you have a burning question about graphic design, send it my way and I'll do my best to answer it!