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Ways of stimulating creativity and innovation

Have you ever thought “When I have more free time, I’ll make more money”? If the answer is “Yes”, you’re blocking your creativity. You’ll not be able to develop your innovative side. The “right time” will come when you want it to come.
You have to be receptive to new ideas
How many people have to come [...]

[ More ] January 31st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Creativity |

13 great advices for you to take amazing pictures in Fall

If you want to take great pictures from autumn landscapes. I advice you to follow these advices. Take pictures at nightfall or in the evening. The beautiful tonality of the leaves will be highlighted
Combine different colors
Try to find landscapes with many colors, try to combine many contrasts.
Play with one color
Try to achieve silhouettes
Framed pictures
You can [...]

[ More ] January 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Articles, Photography, Tutorial |

Legibility in a web site

How many times have we seen spectacular web sites, but we just cannot read their content? This actually more common than what you think.
Whenever you’re doing a design bare in mind the screen resolution you’re using will definitely affect others. It might look amazing on your screen, but not in your neighbors. Screens with 800×600 [...]

[ More ] January 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles |

It’s crazy to design a web site if…

Many people might come to think that designing online is the best thing in the world, because there are not limitations. Big mistake! In fact, “limitations” are the most common problem that happens when designing online.
Not playing by the rules
If we don’t state from the very beginning the rules of the game, everyone will be [...]

[ More ] January 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Freelance |

The 10 greatest freelancer no-no’s!

Once you’ve just started your freelance career, we want to say “YES” to every single project that crosses in front of our eyes. Without even taking in consideration the time we have available, or the technical knowledge we might have about the project. Sometimes a no here will go a long way.
1. Could you show [...]

[ More ] January 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Freelance |

Dos and Donts in business cards

Dos:

Do a professional design and print it professionally as well, not at home. Remember that a business card is your first impression, and those are the ones that last longer.

Make sure you’ll be including your contact info.

Always include your blog or Web site address, even if it’s only out of curiosity, they’ll visit it.

Place key [...]

[ More ] January 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles |

5 principles of graphic design

Graphic design is more than what meets the eye
The purpose of designing is to communicate an idea. If the message is confusing, then that’s not a good design.
The design must convey the benefits of the product
Whether you’re selling or not, your potential customer must know what’s in for them. Remember people is going to invest [...]

[ More ] January 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles |

2006 Logo tendencies

It’s always good to look back and learn. Among the best tendencies of that year we had:
Embellish
Lots of details

Dry brush
Simple and pretty

[ More ] January 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles |

10 tips to have a successful logo

We’ve already mentioned a couple tips to design good logos and their importance. But will it be a successful logo? Here are 10 things you need to do to have a successful logo.
1. Make a list of the things that make your company or product special
2. Keep it simple
3. Don’t use clip arts, it’s not [...]

[ More ] January 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Articles, Corporate Image |

5 skills to impulse your graphic designer career

Communication:
To be able to earn your money you need to prove to others that you can communicate effectively, whether it’s in an interview you have or with co-workers. Modern graphic designers have to communicate with many people from different positions and even customers to print in our designs their message.
Utility:
The thing of outermost importance in [...]

[ More ] January 21st, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Articles, Freelance |

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