June 30th, 2010 at 04:11pm Under Articole
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 […]
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June 30th, 2010 at 04:11pm Under Articole
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 […]
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June 27th, 2010 at 01:01am Under Articole
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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June 27th, 2010 at 01:01am Under Articole
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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June 25th, 2010 at 07:59pm Under Articole
Freelancing can be a great gig for graphic designers - the projects are always changing, there’s 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 […]
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June 25th, 2010 at 07:59pm Under Articole
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 […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
Awesome! You’re lucky enough to be among the millions of eager designers who are furthering their graphic design education this summer with an internship. But don’t think of it as just a chance to get a little experience and maybe a couple of after-work happy hours. With the right moves, you could turn your internship […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
Awesome! You’re lucky enough to be among the millions of eager designers who are furthering their graphic design education this summer with an internship. But don’t think of it as just a chance to get a little experience and maybe a couple of after-work happy hours. With the right moves, you could turn your internship […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
We’ve all got super high-resolution cameras that take beautifully clear, crisp shots. And then what do we want to do with them? Give them a warmer, vintage look. Make it seem like the edges are crinkled and the images faded. Some tricks even give the illusion that the camera malfunctioned.
It’s might seem a little nuts […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
We’ve all got super high-resolution cameras that take beautifully clear, crisp shots. And then what do we want to do with them? Give them a warmer, vintage look. Make it seem like the edges are crinkled and the images faded. Some tricks even give the illusion that the camera malfunctioned.
It’s might seem a little nuts […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
No graphic design education is complete without a thorough understanding of composition. It’s the basis for any design, whether you’re working in photography or film or comic book illustration. So how well versed are you in the building blocks of great composition? Take a look at these basic composition principles from the book The Designer’s […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
No graphic design education is complete without a thorough understanding of composition. It’s the basis for any design, whether you’re working in photography or film or comic book illustration. So how well versed are you in the building blocks of great composition? Take a look at these basic composition principles from the book The Designer’s […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
So we were just discussing the basic building blocks of great composition. Well, designer and author, Christoph Neiman, seems to have taken those lessons to heart. Literally.
In his new book, Neiman showcases his spot-on impressions of life in NYC, composed with nothing more than a few LEGOs and simple hand-written captions. An award winning illustrator, […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
So we were just discussing the basic building blocks of great composition. Well, designer and author, Christoph Neiman, seems to have taken those lessons to heart. Literally.
In his new book, Neiman showcases his spot-on impressions of life in NYC, composed with nothing more than a few LEGOs and simple hand-written captions. An award winning illustrator, […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
In the last post, we started to look at managing the more difficult moments as a graphic designer. Let’s continue this professional therapy and consider how to work with a difficult client.
The Client/Professional
Before you roll your eyes in recognition of this persona, trust us, you have probably had your moment. This client comes into the […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
The outfit you decide to wear on your first day of graphic design school tells your classmates a lot about you. It’s the first thing they see. It represents you.
In the same sense, a logo tells a prospective client about a company, and it may be the only thing this client sees when flipping through […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
Whether you attended traditional graphic design school or an online degree program, logo design was most definitely covered. Still, it’s different when you get into the real world and have to design a logo that will sell the client’s company.
In the last post we discussed how to get started. Now that you have formulated your […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
Whether you attended traditional graphic design school or an online degree program, logo design was most definitely covered. Still, it’s different when you get into the real world and have to design a logo that will sell the client’s company.
In the last post we discussed how to get started. Now that you have formulated your […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
Whether you just graduated or you’re just on summer break, it’s important to make the next few months count. Yes, we’ve heard the job market is terrible. But it doesn’t have to slow you down. Here are a few tips to help put your graphic design education to work, even if you’re not working:
1. Fine […]
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June 23rd, 2010 at 09:57am Under Articole
Whether you just graduated or you’re just on summer break, it’s important to make the next few months count. Yes, we’ve heard the job market is terrible. But it doesn’t have to slow you down. Here are a few tips to help put your graphic design education to work, even if you’re not working:
1. Fine […]
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