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Humble Beginnings In the first decades following the invention of the airplane, paint was expensive, heavy, and had poor adherence. For these reasons, airplane manufacturers would leave the exterior of their aircraft bare, or, with minimal markings such as titles or emblems. It wasn’t until after the Second World War that innovations in paint and…

In our quest to uncover the secret to humans’ fascination with miniatures, we explored The Remarkable History of the Miniature. In this installment, we’ll look at the motivations of those perhaps most captivated by miniatures—collectors—and see what they can tell us about our own fascination. Why Do People Collect Miniatures? What Makes Collectibles Valuable? A…

Table of Contents Color and Branding Brand Example: Alaska Airlines Additive Vs. Subtractive Color What is the Difference Between RGB and CMYK? What is CIELAB, or L*a*b*, Color Space? How Color Theory is Used at Pacmin Studios Color and Branding Color has a profound effect on the way people perceive a brand. Since colors have…

Miniatures have fascinated and educated for thousands of years. They are focal points for galleries, museums, private collections, and tradeshow floor rooms. Why do miniatures entrance us, what can they teach us, and what value do they provide? The earliest known miniatures were created over five thousand years ago to be placed in Egyptian tombs.…