Last week, we asked our designers, if you could give one bit of advice to a new designer, what would it be? The responses were some of the best bits of advice an experienced designer can give to an up-and-coming new designer. These are the tips they don’t teach...
You’ve finally done it: You’ve landed that big gig with a new client, or an employer that offers a real opportunity to advance your skills and career. But before you draw a single line, you want to be sure you have a few things nailed out in a written...
Whether you’re submitting your designs to a huge firm in New York, or a design contest, you can never spend too much time perfecting your graphic design portfolio. As a tool, the portfolio is the physical representation of a first impression, and can either help you land new projects,...
So you’re side project is finally starting to take off. You’ve cornered the home market and carved out a wide niche for yourself within the local scene. No matter where that scene may be, you will eventually want to expand your product to a worldwide audience. Even if you...
Being a graphic designer requires a great deal of creativity – and it doesn’t always come easily. With looming deadlines, you can’t always wait until you’re “feeling it.†Sometimes it’s necessary to kickstart your creativity. The 5 tips below will help you to focus, stay productive, and be creative!...