July 17, 2008 – 9:46 pm
The Graphic Design industry is very competitive, and trust me, it can certainly get stressful and frustrating at times. However, it doesn’t always have to be that way. Here, I have broken down my design process. This is how I create my design layouts from start to finish. Basically, with some focus, structure, and a little bit of talent, creating rewarding and professional design work can be produced more efficiently and with less stress.
June 13, 2008 – 6:46 pm
I have found a load of design related podcasts that I am sure will peak your interests. Just think of it as radio shows geared towards you and your love of design. You will even find Podcasts on Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography, Freelancing, as well as Web Design and Graphic Design.
May 12, 2008 – 6:57 pm
Green Graphic Design: Why And How to be More Eco-Friendly
by Angela Ferraro-Fanning of 13thirtyone Design
Why Green Design?
“According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the world population is expanding at a mind-boggling rate. The world reached 1 billion people in 1800; 2 billion by 1922; and over 6 billion by 2000. It is estimated that [...]
April 8, 2008 – 1:11 pm
By Lois Knight
This is at the very heart of every good design, but what is it, and why do we need to remember it? As the rule suggests, this rule comes in 2 parts. What makes up the concept and who is going to see it? I can see that was clear as [...]
March 24, 2008 – 5:48 pm
A GUIDE TO TOP COLOR COMBINATIONS IN WEB DESIGN Examples of Color Schemes and Color Combinations Within Designs
Are you having problems thinking of new color combinations? Do you wish that you could have a reference file for evaluating new color combinations for your website? There area many helpful tools and websites out there that list [...]
March 17, 2008 – 7:05 pm
How to Choose Color Schemes in Graphic Design and Web Design - Find Out How to Combine Colors the Right Way - Part I
By Lois Knight
Don't forget to visit Part II of this article, 55+ Color Tools for Graphic Designers
I Have a Secret to Tell You - I have had such a hard time writing [...]
March 13, 2008 – 9:36 am
How a Fairy Tale Graphic Design Project Would Go From Start to Finish - Get More Clients and Feel Less Stressed
By Lois Knight
Once upon a time there were three bears"¦no, no, wrong fairytale, sorry about that. Once upon a time there were three graphic designers living in the lap of luxury, projects seeming to start [...]
March 5, 2008 – 7:03 pm
Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Design, That is the Question!
By: Lois Knight
Where do you start with a design? How do you know when it's done? Are you looking for a balanced symmetrical look or something a little more modern and "out there"? Does it matter? And better than that, who does it matter to?
That's [...]
March 4, 2008 – 7:15 am
The Rules of Gestalt - The Rules of The Gestalt Theory And How To Apply It to Your Graphic Design Layouts
By: Lois Knight
The rules of Gestalt make up the basis of good design, and have since the late 1890's. But exactly what is it? There is some question as to the number of [...]
