How to Create a Traditional Graphic Design Portfolio (With an Actual Case)
After a close examination of the Internet, I have had a hard time finding any useful information regarding putting together a graphic design portfolio. Consequently, I have decided to put together a series of articles related to creating not only a digital portfolio, but [...]
The opportunities abound in the field of graphic design. You can also do side work for local places that have design needs or your can get online and look at the freelancer sites to find extra work and to build your portfolio for your next job.
How to Become a Graphic Designer - A Designer's Point [...]
 It starts off simple enough. A prospective client calls and says, "Show us a few mock up ideas and we'll pick which one we like." Unfortunately that is exactly how speculative work or "spec" work originates, which is immensely frowned upon in the graphic design industry.
A Conversation About Speculative Work In Graphic Design - [...]
How do you transition from being a graphic designer to a web designer? You've been in the graphic design field and discovered something - you don't really like it. Or, maybe you're in the situation where you're a year away from graduating with a degree in graphic degree, but you realize this isn't for you. [...]
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The Free Mockup - Should you give them to customers
by Ben Baker
In the newspaper biz, we call this an Ad Proof. We supply proofs to customers for a variety of reasons.
1) By handing the customer a proof, you are putting the burden of making sure the copy is correct on the customer. In cases where [...]
Creative marketing ideas for freelance designers.
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"The write way to grow your business"Â
Marketing-savvy designers who complement their design service with copywriting can expect more lucrative projects and plenty of on-going work. Marketing consultant Shaun Crowley looks at a few copywriting designers who no longer tell their clients "I'm a designer not a writer". It's tough being [...]
Almost everywhere we look, visual images are competing for our attention, entertaining us, or trying to persuade. Visual artists create art to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas through painting, sculpting, or illustration. Illustrators and graphic designers are practical artists who put their talents at the service of commercial clients. Clients include major corporations; retail stores; [...]
10 Steps to Attract New Clients
by Hancey Design - http://www.HanceyDesign.com/Â
1)Â Start with existing clients. I've heard that the best clients for a graphic design business are the ones that you already have, so make it work to your benefit. Send regular newsletters or emails to educate your clients about your graphic design services. Give them a [...]
TIPS ON MANAGING YOUR ONLINE GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO
INTRODUCTION
Something every graphic designer needs is their own portfolio to showcase their talent, and work they have done in the past. This is a vital item in the success of you as a designer. This is because clients do not worry about who you have worked with, they want to [...]
How to become a Graphic DesignerÂ
IntroductionÂ
You may be one of the many individuals who look at a logo, an advertisement, or perhaps a website and wonder how it may have been created. Behind all of those magazine ads and brochures lies a graphic designer. There are many people who decide that they have what it [...]
Creative Graphic Design TemplatesAll Graphic Design News is a blog which focuses on the fields of Graphic Design and Web Design. Articles span a range of topics including career and educational advice, information about new and existing Graphic Design and Web Design software, lists of useful Design resources and tools both online and offline, as well as many other topics of interest to Graphic Designers.
