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Get the latest headlines from the About.com Graphic Design GuideSite. 07/26/2010 02:07 PM Digital Art Empire has a nice feature on the character design and illustration of Jared Nickerson. His work includes beautiful iPod cases, digital art, graphics for Computer Arts Projects magazine and amazing compilations of images for use as wallpapers, sneakers and more. See some of Nickerson's favorite pieces in the article or view his portfolio. 07/26/2010 01:59 PM I was really impressed by the design of the new OhLife personal journal website. It certainly has many of the elements that define current web design, with a bold mission statement, big buttons, lots of white space and some subtle textures. I also think the site itself is a great idea, with the ability to record daily journal entries just by replying to an email. Check out the OhLife site design and share your reactions in the comments. ...07/22/2010 07:48 AM There are plenty of apps for the iPhone, Android, Palm and other devices that can help with both the business and creative sides of graphic design. Just to show how "app-happy" the world has gone in general, Online MBA created this infographic, which has a nice design itself along with illustrating some interesting app facts. More than 4 billion downloads have been recorded just on the Apple Store, with the developer on average making 70% of the sale price. ...07/19/2010 06:29 PM Getting interviewed for a website is a great way to promote your graphic design business. Online interviews will expose your business to a larger audience and drive traffic to your website. ...07/12/2010 01:52 AM Coming off Spain's late goal that gave them their first World Cup victory, I wanted to share some of the great design I've seen surrounding the event.
07/05/2010 04:51 PM I think one of the greatest things about graphic design is that it touches so many things. Typically, people think of things like posters, business cards, websites, logos and product packaging when it comes to design. However, graphic design is far-reaching, and license plates are no exception. According to New York Magazine, New York was the first state in the union to require plates, and they were first state-issued 100 years ago. Classic editions include the 1939 World's Fair "advertisement" and the introduction of the "Empire State" nickname in 1955. What's your favorite plate? Check out the article and the gallery on the NY Mag website. 06/29/2010 01:41 AM FreelanceSwitch is an excellent online resource for all kinds of freelancers, with a blog full of articles and advice, a freelancers directory, job board, forum and other resources. The site is very well-designed, so graphic designers shouldn't have a problem spending time on it browsing content and meeting the community. ...06/21/2010 05:09 PM 37signals is known for making great, simple products, and Sortfolio is no exception. The service is a directory of web designers that allows visitors to sort companies by location and budget while seeing a quick snapshot of their work. For those looking to get found by potential clients, adding yourself or your firm to Sortfolio is quick and easy (and free if you don't upgrade to the pro account). Read the Full Review 06/16/2010 11:53 AM The 14th Webby Awards were Monday night in New York City, honoring the best websites and mobile work of the past year. According to the YouTube Biz Blog, design firms involved in the creation of the show included Tribal DDB New York, Shepherd Fairey's Studio Number One and The Wade Brothers... 06/07/2010 01:18 PM There are many ways to improve your graphic design business. Some of the most obvious ways include building your portfolio and improving your skill set through practice or courses. However, there are additional improvements you can make to your business that don't involve design work. These include anything from how you dress to how you write. ... |
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