Posts Tagged ‘Writing’

The Story of Graphic Design: From the Invention of Writing to the Birth of Digital Design

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Patricia Hooper
The Story of Graphic Design: From the Invention of Writing to the Birth of Digital Design This comprehensive illustrated history begins with the origins of the alphabet itself and carries the reader through the first handwritten books, the invention of printing in the Renaissance, the explosion of graphic styles (and printed media) in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the impact of digital technology on design today. Like E.H. Gombrich’s magnificent Story of Art, The Story of Graphic Design is a compelling narrative that explores the evolution of styles under the pressure of social, cultural, and technological change, accompanied by a comprehensive selection of illustrations of key works in typography…

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Adobe Flash Tutorial- Creating a Writing Effect

Posted on September 9th, 2010 by David Montgomery Jr.
In this Flash tutorial I show you how to make it look like your text is being written out using keyframes and a few other techniques. Rating: 4 | Views: 15384

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Freelance Graphic Design and Writing Made Easy – Part 1

Posted on September 8th, 2010 by David Montgomery Jr.
If you’re thinking about going freelance (or if you already are freelance and are not experiencing the success you desire), the most important first step to change is taking a good honest look at your own beliefs around the subject. Negative beliefs can prevent many of us from making what could ultimately be a highly rewarding lifestyle change. The specific thing that keeps many people from successfully making the leap to self-employment is usually fear. Fear can stand in the way of making a change in your lifestyle. And it can stand in the way of your success if…

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