Steps to an Efficient Graphic Design Process
by Carla Ramos Loteria –
Graphic design process (GDP) is the art of putting together text or images using a variety of creative techniques such as drawing, painting and/or computerized effects. Aside from website designing, applications of graphic design process also include movies, television shows, or commercials.
Creating a graphic design masterpiece that will instantly stir-up interest and curiosity of purposeful as well as accidental website users and researchers is achieved by following an easy and efficient graphic design process. Basically, starting a graphic design project is a team effort between the website owner/s and graphic designer/s.
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In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove unwanted blemishes, scars, and other debris from your photos in Photoshop CS3.
by Annette Labedzki -
Included in this article are the 7 most successful ways to market your art. Remember to always be professional no matter what path you are pursuing. These are the 7 steps you should follow:
1. Create a Professional Marketing Package.
2. Find a Gallery.
3. Become a member in an art club, association or organization.
4. Advertise for free or inexpensively.
5. Apply for juried shows.
6. Make prints of your work and other ways to leverage your work
7. Find Corporate Art Representatives or Rental Programs.
1. Create A…
A step-by-step intermediate tutorial showing you how to replace a sky using Adobe Photoshop CS5 or CS4. In the tutorial I am using CS5, but the steps will be the same for earlier versions of Photoshop.
by Gino Orlandi -
You’ve made the decision to work from home as a Graphic Designer-freeing yourself from the daily grind of commuting and the annoyance of office politics! However, it’s important to continue to maintain professional contacts. You may need inspiration and support, advice, a forum to vent professional concerns, or a motivation to improve your skills. The following associations might provide the connection you crave!
The Professional Association for Design (AIGA)
Becoming a member of a network like AIGA gives you a variety of benefits. It provides a member gallery where you can exhibit your portfolio. It has…
by Ray Cassidy –
Adobe Flash is a truly amazing innovation, even after more than a decade Adobe Flash is a software platform for multimedia content. It was originally created by Jonathan Gay as a project known as Future Splash Animator. When Disney Studios and MSN got interested in using it for their websites, this pricked the awareness of Macromedia who were already developing their Director software. Macromedia bought out Jonathan Gay’s parent company and the software was re-badged under the title of Macromedia Flash 1.0.
Currently, it is under the wing of Adobe Systems. Ever since its introduction,…
