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FOREFRONT is a TED-style series from UIC College of Dentistry designed to make research accessible to the public. Produced by CDS with Visual Feeder, the project earned a 2025 Silver Telly Award for its cinematic storytelling and collaborative production.

You might wonder if professional photography is worth the expense; whether you are creating your first website or an established business updating your online presence, the cost of professional photography may cause you to think you might be able to get by without it… or pull out that

What is Editorial Photography? Editorial photography is the use of images alongside text in to tell a story or to educate readers. A feature story about a restaurant may include photos of the interior, exterior, and menu items. Fashion photography is an example of editorial photography that

8 Reasons Video is SO Important in the Digital Space It’s 2023, and people are watching more videos than ever. Video is now the main way that the world consumes content. Video has become an effective strategy tool due to its increasing popularity over the past decade. Digital

The Digital Advertising Terms & Metrics You Must Know You may be new to digital advertising or just starting out in paid promotions. There are many metrics that platforms like Google, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok show that can confuse or even mislead you if they

Key Elements of Good Graphic Design Great graphic design is more readable, conveys information quickly and persuasively, and draws attention to the key points within the message. Although there are many design principles and psychological techniques to assist even non -designers, many businesses still use printed material

Helpful Print Terms It doesn’t matter if you work in lawn care, medical, insurance, auto , or education — each industry has its own “language”. We have our own language thanks to the many terms we use, from offset to bleed. We thought it would be helpful