May 10, 2013
By definition, a business card is a small card on which is printed, typically, a person’s name, job title, firm, business address, and telephone number. Seems simple right? But how exactly should you place that information on the card so it is comes across easily for the person receiving the card? There is a lot ...
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May 9, 2013
For many of us in the field, we each have our own experiences and have taken away from them different lessons and tips for being better designers. While in school, it’s much easier to keep your designs fresh because you’re always surrounded with inspirational pieces and are engaging in activities that help us come up ...
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May 7, 2013
Magazines are everywhere and if you are a designer, you probably have thought about designing them! Here are some tips on Magazine Design. Get Inspired: The first thing you need to do to get inspired is go out and actually buy magazines. Then decide on WHY you chose the ones you chose. Was it because ...
April 9, 2013
Zanola Company The Challenge Many companies have charts or presentations that they use on an everyday basis or at least weekly basis. This was the case for the Zanola Company. They have what are called Visio Charts. These charts are use to help Joe, the owner explain the packages that his company offers about growth ...
April 9, 2013
What I’ve found when working with clients is that a lot of times they don’t consider the statement that their color choice is making or that they don’t think about the color at all. You can ask them what they were thinking in color, some even say whatever you think works best. While a good ...
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April 1, 2013
In todayʼs world, the graphic design field is very competitive. A key to being a good designer is having clients.. all the time. A lot of businesses tend to fall off the face of the earth after opening because they are not receiving enough business. Here are a few helpful tips for finding new clients. ...
March 30, 2013
Setting your files up correctly for printing is important to protect against costly mistakes. Understanding the Different parts of the Artboard. Live Area:The area that is considered safe to keep any important information within. The area within this space should be safe from the trimming process. Bleed Area:Bleed is crucial to any design in ...
March 28, 2013
Etsy is an online marketplace specializing in the sale of artistic and crafty goods. It is a great resource for designers looking for a way to sell some of their designs. Getting started on Etsy is easy. It cost 20¢ to list one item for four months. Etsy also takes 3.5% from every sale ...
March 12, 2013
Switch to post-consumer waste (PCW) paper, paper products, and packaging.Whenever possible, skip paper entirely, but if you have to print, make sure you are using eco-friendly paper.Only PCWpaper is made entirely from the paper we place in our recycling bins each day. Making PCW recycled paperuses 45% less energy and creates half the waste of ...
