Archive for February, 2011:

Photoshop Vs Illustrator

Posted on February 14th, 2011 by Sandy Dalrymple
by Dan Geb – Adobe package is one of the most awesome complete graphic packages on the planet :) The Illustrator and Photoshop are usually most often used and most popular programs from Adobe house:) And here comes the question that bothers many new designers taking their first steps into these programs. What is the difference between Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator? Well before we answer this question, let’s have a look at one important facts. Many designers tend to use PHOTOSHOP for almost everything. This is a program that has capability to actually create every single form of 2 dimensional…

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The Outlook on Graphic Design Jobs

Posted on February 14th, 2011 by Sharon Cornwell
Are you a graphic design major who is worried about your future job prospects? If so, you are definitely not alone. Almost all college graduates worry about earning a living at what they love to do.

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Types of Graphic Design Careers

Posted on February 11th, 2011 by Patricia Hooper
by Susan Bean – Graphic designers work in many different settings and create many different types of objects. Basically, anything synthetic you buy or see is probably the product of-or at least bears the stamp of-a graphic designer: a cereal box, a billboard, a road sign, a magazine layout or a travel brochure. Given that there are tens of millions of websites now, and that many companies want to hire a talented designer to attract as much traffic to their sites as possible, the future looks bright for careers in graphic design. And given the rapid pace of technology,…

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6 Common Uses of Adobe Illustrator

Posted on February 11th, 2011 by Richard Thomas
by Tony Soh - Adobe Illustrator is becoming a very popular program in the design world. Why is it so popular? The flexibility of this tool and ability to export high resolutions artwork has made it a killer program for graphics designers. Let’s find out what designers are using this program for their daily work. 1) Drawing Icons Why draw icons in Illustrator? Illustrator has a powerful grid system that makes it so easy to draw precise icon graphics. The snapping feature and align tools make it so easy to draw icons. 2) Drawing Maps The line tool and pen…

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Graphic Design: Photoshop Tips : How Do I Make a Collage in Photoshop?

Posted on February 11th, 2011 by Patricia Hooper
Making a collage in Photoshop involves using a different layer for each image and adding special effects, such as feathered edges and translucency. Add interest to a basic photo collage with help from an experienced graphic designer and illustrator in this free video on using Photoshop. Expert: Deb Cikovic Contact: designone.net Bio: Deb Cikovic is a graphic designer and illustrator with years of experience.

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Lickable Graphics

Posted on February 10th, 2011 by Lauren Chambers
by Malachi Jackson There’s a certain something about a well-designed graphic that draws me to any type of publication. When I get a flyer in the mail or read an ad in the newspaper I know that if the product they are selling is presented well, the editor has may attention. This is an accomplishment on their end because my attention is something that is hard to acquire just like most other consumers. According to market research conducted by DraftFCB on a pool of 1,000 consumers, the average consumer gives up on point-of-sale ads in 1.7 seconds and on Internet…

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How to Search For Web Graphic Design Jobs

Posted on February 10th, 2011 by Randy Sprock
by Isaac Zakar Online Job Portals or Resume Sites Nowadays, you can find several online job portals that offer recruitment information for freelance as well full-time graphic design jobs. Check out the details of a few sites and list the sites that offer information on web design jobs. Submit your resume in these sites, and get job opening news at regular interval. Online Listing Directories Many of you are unaware of the fact that online listing directories also offer information on web design vacancies. To avail appropriate information, you just need to enter some basic details like what you are…

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You Can Be a Successful Graphic Designer

Posted on February 7th, 2011 by Patricia Hooper
By Aron Joshua Graphic designers have a promising career in today’s world which is becoming completely dependent on technology. And technology needs innovation for its progress, which is the basic reason for a bright scope that lies in the path of graphic designers. Moreover, online graphic design degree makes it even easier for interested people to join the field of graphic designing. Due to its scope and ease, a lot of talented people have shown interest in this field and majority of people is able to pursue an online graphic design degree even with their busy schedules and jobs. However,…

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Graphic Design: Careers & Logos : How to Design a Logo

Posted on February 7th, 2011 by Randy Sprock
Designing a logo is a collaborative effort between the designer and the company, and several drafts are usually drawn up to incorporate different color schemes, design elements and styles. Create a logo that acts as a company’s signature and identity with helpful tips from an accomplished graphic designer in this free video on graphic design. Expert: Terri Sileno Bio: Terri Sileno is an accomplished graphic designer with more than 20 years of experience.

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Fiery Explosions in Photoshop

Posted on February 7th, 2011 by Tom Barker
Using techniques I developed for my webcomic www.crimsondark.com , I demonstrate how to create big fiery explosions in Photoshop, quickly an easily.

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