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Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree, That Is the Question (Part 2)

December 3, 2010 – 7:10 pm

Now that you’ve read about the pros of a graphic design associate degree, here are some of the cons you should know.
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Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree, That Is the Question (Part I)

December 3, 2010 – 6:48 pm

A graphic design education can prove invaluable when applying for your first job as a graphic designer. Yet in addition to choosing from among the many graphic design schools available, you also have to decide which degree would best meet your needs: a 2-year associate degree or 4-year bachelor’s degree?
An associate degree usually qualifies you [...]

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Big Industries vs. High Paying Industries

November 12, 2010 – 8:18 pm

The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the top five industries with the highest concentration of graphic designers as well as the five industries that pay graphic designers the most. Unfortunately, there is absolutely no overlap between the two lists. Should you pay attention to one more than the other?
First, the industries with the highest level [...]

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Adobe Illustrator versus CorelDraw

November 12, 2010 – 7:12 pm

Several people have posted comments on this site asking about the differences between Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw, wondering which one is better. Now you can have your answer… or, rather, answers.
Neither one emerges as the absolute winner, since it truly does depend on your needs and the types of features you like. And people loyal to [...]

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Best Cool, Clever & Unique Billboards and Outdoor Advertising Part III

November 5, 2010 – 5:25 pm

People drive by so many billboards in cities today–what does it take to get someone’s attention? Here’s Part III in a never-ending series with images and three new links, created in the past year, to other clever billboards.

42 Unique Billboards That Push the Advertising Envelope
15 Brilliantly Clever Billboard Ads
35 Cool Billboard Ads from Around the [...]

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Design Career Profile: Environmental Graphic Design

November 5, 2010 – 4:25 pm

Do you have the skills necessary to combine graphic, interior, architectural, industrial, and landscape design? Do you enjoy shaping the overall concept or feel of a place? Then you may enjoy a career in environmental graphic design.
What Is Environmental Graphic Design?
In this career, you could find yourself working in such diverse areas as creating the [...]

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Choose Your Graphic Design Courses Wisely

October 28, 2010 – 7:34 pm

“Graphic design” encompasses a wide range of jobs, each one demanding certain specific skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, graphic designers with experience in animation and web design should have the best job opportunities. So how do you prepare for those careers?
Multimedia artists and animators need the ability to draw by hand and [...]

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10 Criteria to Help You Choose a Graphic Design School, Part 2

October 25, 2010 – 2:22 pm

Here are the final 5 of 10 criteria that can help you choose a graphic design school:
6. Faculty Credentials: Review a list of the faculty at the graphic design school you’re considering. Where were they educated? What is their professional experience? Do they focus solely on teaching now or continue to work in either [...]

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10 Criteria to Help You Choose a Graphic Design School, Part 1

October 25, 2010 – 2:02 pm

Here are the first 5 of 10 criteria that can help you choose a graphic design school:
1. Curriculum: Review the entire program at any graphic design school you’re considering. Read through the descriptions of every course. Can you find courses that match your interests and career intentions?
2. Electives: Do you want to go beyond your [...]

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Lessons to Learn from Gap’s Rebranding Disaster

October 22, 2010 – 11:03 pm

Creating logos can form a large part of some graphic design careers. If that logo is for an entire company, then you have a huge responsibility on your shoulders. Here are three important things Gap’s recent failure at rebranding their own logo should teach you not to do:
1. Don’t underestimate the public’s awareness of design
As [...]

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