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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 [...]

Turn Any Font Into a Sketch Font

Published on November 10, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

There are some popular sketchy fonts available that are great for grungy and hand-drawn designs and illustrations. My problem is, I want to be able to use this sketchy style in any font. Turn’s out, it is actually really easy to do in Illustrator. Moreover, you can create a Graphic Style and easily apply the [...]

25 Inspiring and creative print ads

Published on November 6, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

Read the full original article at:  http://graphicdesignblender.com/25-inspiring-and-creative-print-ads
As a graphic designer, one principle responsibility we have is to convey a message effectively via visual means. The following ads are inspirational in that regard. Few, if any, words are used in most of these advertisements, but the visual imagery speaks volumes.

Read the full original article at:  http://graphicdesignblender.com/25-inspiring-and-creative-print-ads
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6 ways to make your design look more professional

Published on October 26, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

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 [...]

How to choose a logo designer

Published on October 22, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

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 [...]

20 SEO tips for your new website

Published on October 21, 2009 By Brandon Chowning

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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