August 30, 2011
You will not believe how such a small effort can create such a cool effect. I found this trick online and haven’t been able to stop playing with it for the past hour now. First, open an illustrator document. I chose a background color so my designs would pop more but a background color isn’t ...
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August 29, 2011
A little glow can actually add a lot of dimension and movement to a design so went on a hunt for the best tutorials on creating light trails and glowing specs. I will take you through the steps but if you would like to see step-by-step pictures, my favorite version came from: http://veerle-v2.duoh.com/blog/comments/creating_light_motion_trails_glowing_spark/. To begin, ...
August 27, 2011
No matter what level of a designer you are, there is always more to learn on the road to perfecting your craft. One area that will be valuable to you when getting ready to print, it using blacks in your design and understanding how to determine what the printed result will look like. Read on ...
August 25, 2011
So while I was looking for ways to accomplish a specific illustrator task, I stumbled upon a really easy, yet neat tutorial that produces an awesome effect. Take a look! To begin, open an illustrator document and for best results that pop, choose a background color. Next, draw two curving lines that intersect each other ...
August 23, 2011
Web pages are growing and becoming more advanced each and every day. Although new technology and digital imaging options provide an obvious way to spruce up any website, there’s a less common approach that can really make your site stand out: typography. Okay, I can admit, I struggle with typography as much as the next ...
August 21, 2011
With web design getting more and more complex, it seems impossible to be happy with your website’s design for longer than a week. But I’d like to share a few guidelines to remember when designing your website or ways to improve your current website quick and painlessly. Lets start with the basics. Always link your ...
August 15, 2011
Many designers would say that color and typography remain the two most important elements in one’s designs. Thus, I think it’s safe to say, we can all agree that even the most minor color glitch can make or break a design. So whether you are designing a website, creating an ad or poster or even ...
August 3, 2011
Whether you are a trained graphic designer, plan to be, or just like to play around with the Adobe programs for fun, you will most likely appreciate this tip. As a graphic designer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer with about 15 programs open at once. One of those programs ...
July 20, 2011
Recently I have been in the need for a good steady cam to use for some productions. Little did I know I would not have to spend a couple hundred dollars on a new one. I found out that you are able to create a well working, and very reliable steady cam out of your ...
July 18, 2011
It should be obvious that different generations feel differently regarding certain design elements and social media. But how often do we take this into consideration in our designs? If we are good, thoughtful designers, hopefully our designs reflect the target market in which we are designing for. First lets discuss the distinctions between generations: Baby ...
