Fast Cash Design . com » Graphic http://www.fastcashdesign.com Learn about freelance graphic design and how to make money as a part-time/full-time graphic designer Fri, 20 May 2011 20:02:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Graphic Design: Photoshop Tips : How to Make Cartoons in Photoshop http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/graphic-design-photoshop-tips-how-to-make-cartoons-in-photoshop/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/graphic-design-photoshop-tips-how-to-make-cartoons-in-photoshop/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 19:52:28 +0000 Robert Zimmerman http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48467

Photoshop can be used to make cartoons by outlining an image or shape, enhancing the border and filling in the main colors using the basic paint tool. Find out how to make an image look like a cartoon 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. Filmmaker: Matthew Cikovic
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]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/graphic-design-photoshop-tips-how-to-make-cartoons-in-photoshop/feed/ 0 Adrian Shaughnessy speaks about ‘Graphic Design: A User’s Manual’ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/adrian-shaughnessy-speaks-about-%e2%80%98graphic-design-a-user%e2%80%99s-manual%e2%80%99/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/adrian-shaughnessy-speaks-about-%e2%80%98graphic-design-a-user%e2%80%99s-manual%e2%80%99/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 19:50:28 +0000 Brian Scott http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48449

Adrian Shaughnessy, author of ‘How to be a Graphic Designer, Without Losing Your Soul’ talks about his new title ‘Graphic Design: A User’s Manual’.
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]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/adrian-shaughnessy-speaks-about-%e2%80%98graphic-design-a-user%e2%80%99s-manual%e2%80%99/feed/ 0 Q&A: What colleges have the strongest Graphic Design Degrees? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/qa-what-colleges-have-the-strongest-graphic-design-degrees/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/qa-what-colleges-have-the-strongest-graphic-design-degrees/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 12:31:12 +0000 Brian Scott http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48156 Question by Madge: What colleges have the strongest Graphic Design Degrees?
I am going to be a high school senior and am strongly considering a career in graphic design. What schools have the best programs in this area? I live in Ohio so a school in the Midwest or a bordering state would be perferable, or strong programs that have an exceptionally low tuition would be great. Thanks for any help you can provide!
I know that the University of Cincinnati has a great Graphic Design proggram in DAAP, but admittance is highly selective, so any additional schools would…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/05/qa-what-colleges-have-the-strongest-graphic-design-degrees/feed/ 0 Q&A: Promoting a graphic design business? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-promoting-a-graphic-design-business/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-promoting-a-graphic-design-business/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:31:05 +0000 Brian Scott http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48152 Question by zombie_togo: Promoting a graphic design business?
With a strong portfolio, a website and a small group of clients I would like to expand my graphic design business into something more full time. Without spending a fortune on online advertising, or networking my current clients (they are all real estate agents and I really want to start working with a larger variety of clients) how can I promote my existing business?

I’m looking for off-the-wall suggestions that would stand out from what everyone in my area seems to do (i.e. Craigslist, online ads). This is a small business, me…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-promoting-a-graphic-design-business/feed/ 1 Q&A: Need help: Market Research for new graphic design business…? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-need-help-market-research-for-new-graphic-design-business%e2%80%a6/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-need-help-market-research-for-new-graphic-design-business%e2%80%a6/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:30:56 +0000 Peter Gallagher http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48143 Question by bluebell: Need help: Market Research for new graphic design business…?
I would really appreciate anyone’s input. What would you pay for a logo for a small business? I would include a logo, business card, and brochure. What is a realistic price for a package like this?

Thanks so much :)

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Answer by johnsonm655I like the fact that you are packaging up several forms of print I think that adds value. However, I really have no frame of reference of this type of service. I would set a regular price of $ 150 for this and run…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-need-help-market-research-for-new-graphic-design-business%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 Q&A: Graphic Design and Copyright? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-graphic-design-and-copyright/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-graphic-design-and-copyright/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:20:51 +0000 Patricia Hooper http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48120 Question by Flighty 1: Graphic Design and Copyright?
I am considering doing some freelance graphic design for a couple of friends. One needs a logo, another wants some business cards, and the last needs some graphics for a web page.

For these and any future projects, do I need to do anything as far as copyrights? All the work will be custom from me and the ownership will be theirs (as specified in contract)–especially for the logo.

Is my job done once I design and turn over the work? Does that mean they have to worry about trademarks, copyright, etc?…

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-graphic-design-and-copyright/feed/ 0 Q&A: Tax deductions for onsite freelance graphic design? http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-tax-deductions-for-onsite-freelance-graphic-design/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/qa-tax-deductions-for-onsite-freelance-graphic-design/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:20:48 +0000 Sandy Dalrymple http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=48115 Question by chi freelance: Tax deductions for onsite freelance graphic design?
I have a large chunk of freelance income for 2010, earned from 3 different agencies, all onsite at their offices. (They sent 1099′s).

On Schedule C… Can I expense anything at all for ONSITE freelance jobs? None of the work was done from home. Only things I can come up with are possibly meals (for myself) and transportation, but I can’t tell if I’m eligible to deduct those… All the jobs were in the same metro area as I live and I took public transportation to all of them.…

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Graphic design is cool. Nick Biddle, a graphic design major at Pennsylvania College of Technology, is proof of that. Additional information about the major is available at: www.pct.edu
Video Rating: 5 / 5

]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/graphic-design-with-nick-biddle/feed/ 0 Graphic Design Techniques : How to Save Vector Art http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/graphic-design-techniques-how-to-save-vector-art/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/04/graphic-design-techniques-how-to-save-vector-art/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:11:32 +0000 Tom Barker http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=47897

When saving vector art, either save it as an Illustrator document if more editing is necessary or save it as a PDF if the design is complete. Find out how to best save a vector image with tips from an experienced graphic artist in this free video on graphic design. Expert: Jason Bio: Jason has been a graphic artist for more than eight years. Filmmaker: leighton silvestro
Video Rating: 5 / 5

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Vector art can be made in Adobe Illustrator using a variety of shapes, tools, brushes and effects. Create vector art shapes with tips from an experienced graphic artist in this free video on graphic design. Expert: Jason Bio: Jason has been a graphic artist for more than eight years. Filmmaker: leighton silvestro

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