This is a question I ask myself every so often. I’m a big advocate of young talented people establishing their identity with business cards. I’ve had them since I was about 13, and I’m 17 now. In four years, I’ve gone through four redesigns. For me, I make an update when the crucial information changes [...]
Being a teenager in the design world is tough. You’re an outcast, a minority, but also somebody very unique. However, some people believe teenagers can’t compare to their older, more “experienced” designer counterparts. This is a form of Ageism, which is defined as “stereotyping of and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their age” (Wikipedia).
Print is so last century, Right? Not always the case. There are reasons why print magazines and newspapers continue to sell. Some of them might be personal inertia and the slow penetration of electronic publication. However, a glossy print magazine still has a strong appeal. How can a website designer take the good parts of print and use them to make an even better site? Here are a few tips
Design has always been an integral part of successful websites. Craft a look that communicates your company to your customers and your success increases. Illustrations have the power of boosting a website’s design. These Web illustrations are most successful when they match current trends. By utilizing current trend illustrations in your Web design, you will [...]
To most young people nowadays, Graphic Design is nothing more than a 20 minute Photoshop job with a slapped on font. At first, those were my thoughts exactly. At the tender age of thirteen, I was under the impression that anyone with a copy of Photoshop could be a designer. In years of reading magazines and blogs, and [...]
When you hire a graphic design company, there are a lot of different things you need to consider. Things like their experience, their level of skill, and their fees are just a few of the considerations that will influence your decision. But one of the most important factors that you should look at when comparing web design companies is something that most clients don’t think twice about: their ability to communicate.
It’s bright. It’s intense. It’s the new ‘it’ color. Pantone just named Honeysuckle the 2010 Color of The Year, and it is beautiful. It was chosen to lift spirits and inspire others in this time of struggle throughout the world. Its refreshing and uplifting, while giving you just the right ‘feel’.
I’ve just recently been saddled with a big design project, and truthfully its been getting to me. So to help myself compartmentalize and begin tackling this huge project, I used a simple method of dividing things up.
Its called a roadmap (yes I’m quite original) and its easy to make.
As a graphic designer you probably already know about the basic tools you need like a computer, Photoshop and a tablet, especially if you have been in the business for a while. However, even the most experienced designers keep a lookout for tools that they can use to make their work easier, faster, and better. From project management tools to business accounting to invoicing to hardware and software add-ons, here are the 9 best tools for graphic designers that can make life easier for experienced professionals.
