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5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Design School

July 23, 2010 – 9:15 am

When looking at design or art programs, there are so many things to consider. First and foremost, you have to be fairly sure that you really want to become a graphic designer. Whether you’re looking at part-time online courses or full-time graphic design colleges, it’s a major investment that you shouldn’t take lightly.
Once you’re feeling [...]

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Positive Posters Design Contest

July 23, 2010 – 8:21 am

Do you have graphic design chops and a sunny disposition? Then the Positive Posters design challenge was made for you. Founded in 2009 by Australian graphic designer Nick Hallam, the non-profit international poster competition asks participants to come up with an original poster design based on a different positive theme each year.
The top 30 poster [...]

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London Science Museum: A Great Logo, Decoded

July 16, 2010 – 11:17 am

Looking to attract a more sophisticated audience and re-energize its image, the London Science Museum launched a sleek new identity earlier this summer. But one question remains–can people even read their logo?
Comprised of letters resembling computer code stacked on top of each other, deciphering the new logo is no easy feat. But it seems [...]

Posted in Best of Logo Design, Logo Design Tutorials 8 Comments

Three Off-the-beaten Path Graphic Design Careers

July 16, 2010 – 10:32 am

According to The Princeton Review, nearly 25,000 people try to enter the field of graphic design each year. But only about 60 percent persevere the first two years, and only about 30 percent make it to the 5 year mark.
Perhaps that means graphic design is a tough career to pursue. Or perhaps those lost souls [...]

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Think Your Rebrand Has What it Takes To Win?

July 9, 2010 – 8:38 am

Think you’ve done some outstanding rebranding work over the past year? In just a few days you can really see how your rebrand stacks up against the best of the best. The prestigious REBRAND 100® Global Awards are about to start accepting submissions for 2011. Winning one of these puppies is just about one of [...]

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Understanding Copyright Basics: Part 2

July 8, 2010 – 12:01 pm

OK, so you’ve got the basics on protecting your own work. Next up in your copyright and graphic design education–how to make sure you’re not stepping on the law’s toes when you use work from another artist.
Well, under fair use laws, there are ways you can legally and fairly use someone’s graphic design work. Using [...]

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Understanding Copyright Basics: Part 1

June 30, 2010 – 6:29 am

A crucial part of any graphic design education is understanding copyright law. Yes, it sounds boring, but you’re an artist–and knowing how that little “c” mark works can help you protect your original stuff and protect yourself from an infringement lawsuit.
What is a copyright, anyway?
A copyright protects “original works of authorship,” meaning any literary, dramatic, [...]

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Tackling Great Typography

June 30, 2010 – 4:41 am

With thousands of fonts and the ease of digital technology, you’d think that every art director, graphic designer, and amateur out there would be able to achieve typographic perfection. But typography has been a specialized art since the printing press was invented, and it takes skill to really get it right–whether you’re a pro or just [...]

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How to Avoid Facebook Disaster

June 25, 2010 – 10:17 am

Since we’re on the topic of good office and freelance behavior, it would be remiss to leave out the rules of engagement when it comes to Facebook and work. We’ve all heard the horror stories–someone leaves a disparaging status update about their boss, and the next day they’re fired. Remember Heather Armstrong, who was promptly [...]

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How to Get Booted from your Freelance Gig

June 25, 2010 – 9:47 am

Freelancing can be a great gig for graphic designers–the projects are always changing, you have more flexibility, and you can set your own schedule. Many designers get to know certain clients and companies well, getting repeat business. Freelancing can even be a great way for people working on their graphic design education to get their [...]

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