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.
July 5, 2008 – 10:34 pm
As a designer everyone has experienced a point where they just can no longer think of anything worth while. It’s in these situations when you have to reevaluate your perception of what works and what doesn’t. Use the following 20 tips to avoid and get through a tough designer's block.
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 20, 2008 – 10:19 am
Whether you’re right out of high school, a Mom looking for a career she can do from home, recently out of the Military or simply someone who feels they have a knack for design and is ready for a career change, consider that you have a few options on how to gain the skills you will need to pursue your dream job. But first, ask yourself some questions
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 22, 2008 – 10:18 pm
How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Graphic Design Projects
By Lois Knight
Feminine, masculine, serif, san serif, Script, Block, or one of the many custom type sets out there! It is enough to drive the sanest of graphic designers bonkers! Where do you look and how do you choose from the multitude of [...]
April 16, 2008 – 10:48 am
Designing A Catalog From Conception To Completion
By Elle Phillips, Elle Phillips Design
We are very excited to have Elle Phillips guest write for us this week. Please visit her fabulous portfolio to see more of her wonderful work. You will find that this catalog design article is very well written, informative, and extremely helpful. [...]
April 14, 2008 – 9:29 am
We are very excited to have Angela Ferraro-Fanning guest write for us this week. Please visit her fabulous portfolio to see more of her amazing work. Many of you will find that she is a graphic designer that is very talented and experienced. She wrote this article to guide you through her own [...]
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 [...]
April 4, 2008 – 4:34 pm
How to Create an Effective Print Ad – The Unconventional Wisdom of an Ad Maverick
Before writing this article, I perused the web looking to see what “experts” had to say about the subject of print ad design. The general consensus is to play it safe. Pshaw, I say! True [...]
