Archive for October, 2009

6 ways to make your design look more professional

October 26, 2009

article originally posted at http://graphicdesignblender.com/ways-to-make-your-design-look-more-professional
The question
I have met with my fair share of inexperienced graphic designers who are searching for their place in this enormous industry. Many have asked me what they can do to design at a more professional level.
The answers
While there are a lot of answers to this question would most likely deal [...]

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27 Classic & Elegant Serif Fonts

October 24, 2009

article originally posted at http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/10/11/classic-elegant-serif-fonts/

“There are now about as many different varieties of letters as there are different kinds of fools.” Eric Gill
Choosing a font for a project isn’t always an easy task but hopefully this list of professional classic and elegant serif fonts will make the task a little easier… or maybe not.
Nimbus Roman [...]

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The freelancer’s toolbox: 33 useful apps & websites for the freelance designer

October 23, 2009

article originally posted at http://www.designer-daily.com
As a freelancer, managing your time and business is mandatory if you want to get some time for designing. All the softares and websites introduced in this article can save you some precious time and money.
Money tools & Invoicing
1. Hourly Rate Calculator
A great tool for the freelancer starting out. Enter some [...]

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How to choose a logo designer

October 22, 2009

article originally posted at http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/10/20/how-to-choose-a-logo-designer/

With such a plethora of choice it may be hard to find the right designer for your specific needs. Below is a short guide to help you make the right choice when choosing a logo designer. These points could also be useful when hiring a web designer, graphic designer, or any [...]

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Things to ask before you redo your website

October 21, 2009

article originally posted at www.sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog
I don’t do any consulting, but that doesn’t stop people from asking me questions. The most common question people ask me when they want a new website is, “If you were in charge of this, who are the 2 or 3 people you’d want to be sure to talk to – [...]

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20 SEO tips for your new website

October 21, 2009

20 useful tips for successful seo of your new website. Follow these tips to improve your ranking in the search engines

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How graphic design can solve problems and save lives

October 20, 2009

“What problems do graphic designers solve?” That was a recent question that I got from a reader in response to an article here on Graphic Design Blender. He continues his question by adding, “If you’re at an airport will you be more likely to find your terminal if the signs are designed with Helvetica, than if they were designed with Papyrus? Isn’t the only difference that one looks nicer than the other?”

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55+ Questions to ask when designing a logo

October 20, 2009

article originally posted on Graphic Design Blender by Preston Lee
55+ Questions to ask when designing a logo

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There are lots of questions to be asked when preparing to design a logo.  I do NOT suggest you ask a client all of these questions, but hope that this list will help you think of [...]

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Four simple steps to get your design blog off the ground

October 20, 2009

article originally posted on Graphic Design Blender by Preston Lee
Four simple steps to get your design blog off the ground

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If you work in a creative field, chances are you have a personal blog.  So what makes the difference between your blog and your grandmother’s? You actually have content that you need to share with [...]

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