A New York Times reporter sits down with typography gurus, Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones to discuss some of the challenges facing graphic and web designers. Inconsistent rendering of typefaces due to different operating systems, web browsers and different user settings. View the Times article.

Three tips I have: 1– Reset your browser zoom setting, this at least renders the same sized type that the designer intended. 2– Upgrade to Firefox or Safari, any browser but Explorer. 3– Check to see that your monitor is set to it’s highest resolution setting. I’m always amazed to see how many people never bother to check this setting.

Design — Typeface Designers Wrestle With the World of Pixels — NYTimes.com.

MapWise software bring the power of visualization to the management of trademarks. By unlocking the data trapped in reports and spreadsheets and displaying it graphically, companies can now manage their trademark assets strategically. Merola Designed the Mapwise corporate identity and was then asked to design the website. Visit the Mapwise website.

New Website design for the Tides Center’s Inner Resilience Program. The mission of the program is to cultivate the inner lives of students, teachers and schools by integrating social and emotional learning with contemplative practice. Since its inception, they have offered 5,000 educators and 1,500 parents the tools, skills, and experiences necessary to strengthen their own inner resilience and to model these practices to the children in their care.

The new identity was also designed by Merola. Visit the Program’s website.

New Website design for NJ Manufacturer Carfaro

Rebranding of Carfaro Fencing, Railing and Gate manufacturer began with a new tag line, corporate identity, signage, truck graphics and product binders. Advertisements, trade show booths and sales tools were also designed by Merola Design.

Visit the Carfaro website which was programed and maintained by Matt Cushing.

New look for New York label

Komitor has been a family owned and run wholesaler specializing in the manufacturing of women’s plus size outerwear since 1946. For three generations they have had a loyal clientele selling to some of the biggest retailers in New York. More recently their market share has been in a slide. The global marketplace has made it easy for retailers to buy direct from oversees manufactures. Komitor recognized the need to develop a strong brand identity. Merola Design was brought in to create a consumer friendly brand. Starting with a new corporate identity and tag line and follow through with hang tags stationary website and showroom signage and website as well.

Website design for Ocean Meetings

Ocean Meetings organizes group packages for business meetings and corporate events aboard world class ocean liners. Specialty cruises and adventure cruises are designed for the ultimate in corporate getaways.

Rob Merola designed the website which was programed by Jade at Emerging Solutions.

Website design for Kittredge and Associates

Kittredge & Associates is a professional sales force for hire who specialize in the athletic footwear industry. Their territory is Northeastern United States and represent top brands like Russel Athletic, CCM Sports and the Dallas Cowboys among others.

Rob Merola designed the logo and the website which was programed maintained and hosted by Emerging Solutions.

Robert Merola designed the new website for Lexington Capital. The site features some helpful mortgage tools and calculators which were programed by Jade for Emerging Solutions who hosts the site.

Visit their site www.golexcap.com

Website design for stylist Elizabeth Osborne

Osborne came to Merola to help showcase her fashion and home furnishing work and to draw interest towards her photography.

Visit her site www.elizabethosborne.com

Launch website for Kabay Soho

Rob Merola was asked to create a logo and develop a brand for mens’ designer Kabay. In addition to business cards, promotional postcards, posters and exterior signage, Merola also designed, photographed, wrote and produced Kabay’s launch website. www.kabay.net