Have you ever looked at a flyer, webpage, or email and felt overwhelmed, or even unsure where to look first? This is a clear sign that the content lacks a well-structured visual hierarchy. Whether you’re designing a syllabus, a research poster, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Graphics
As much as Norman Hall’s red bricks and gothic arches, the massive live oak tree in the courtyard was a defining feature of the University of Florida College of Education. Hurricane Helene toppled the tree in September, but it will live ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, UF/IFAS
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
In graphic design, the role of negative space, often called white space, should not be underestimated. White space is the empty, unutilized space around and between design elements (not limited to the color white). White space can enhance the ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Graphics
A good brochure effectively conveys information and engages its audience through attractive design and compelling content. Here are some key elements that contribute to a good brochure: Purpose: The brochure should have a clear objective, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Graphics
Why should we build green? Well, green buildings not only have a lower impact on the environment and your wallet, but they also keep occupants healthier and happier. Sarasota County sees building green as one of the many important pieces toward ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
By: Tory Moore, 352-273-3566, torymoore@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- ‘Flip My Florida Yard’ is coming to a backyard near you. Ten homeowners across eight Florida counties were chosen to have their yard “flipped” into a Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe Five R's of Landscape Maintenance How do you express yourself within your garden or landscape? Typically our landscapes are adorned with beautiful plants that sprinkle the landscape with color. The liveliness and beauty of landscapes are ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Importance of Green Spaces This morning, while working at my alternate location, I listened to a cardinal’s serenade, watched a plump of Black-Bellied Whistle Ducks fly over, touched the morning dew with my feet, sat under a canopy of a tree, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
An Environment of Inspiration Next week I will be backpacking in the Grand Canyon. A group of friends and I are spending five days exploring the canyon; one of the world’s most popular natural wonders. According to the National Park Service, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water