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51 New Year resolutions for graphic and web designers | Graphicdesignblender.com

Published on December 16, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

article originally posted by Preston Lee @ http://graphicdesignblender.com/new-years-resolution-graphic-and-web-designers

photo credit: E. Bartholomew
The traditional New Year Resolution: some dread it and some embrace it. Of course, it’s not always easy to sit down and decide what we hope to accomplish over the next year. Below you will find a few ideas that I hope will be [...]

Quick list of my favorite design sites

Published on November 19, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

Ah yes, the ever so popular “list” of favorite websites bug has struck here at Insomniac Drivel. Everyday I spend at least 2 hours reading and viewing my favorite design websites for inspiration and encouragement. Most every design blog has a few of these lists today, if not, they are seriously lagging behind. (like us!)
So [...]

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

Published on October 23, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

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 [...]

Things to ask before you redo your website

Published on October 21, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

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 – [...]

How graphic design can solve problems and save lives

Published on October 20, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

“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?”

Four simple steps to get your design blog off the ground

Published on October 20, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

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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