OKAY, so you've finished the artwork, and now you're looking to get it printed. Where do you go? What do you say? COMMON TYPES of PRINTER REQUESTS FROM FREELANCE DESIGNERS In most cases, you've probably already talked to your client about what kind of paper quality, etc. they want. But then what do you do once you know? First you need to determine what it is you're printing, here's a list of a few things you'll probably find yourself needing to print for a client: business cardsfliers... Read Full Story
Wouldn't it be great to know what companies look for when you go to an interview? Here are some typical factors employers look at when interviewing graphic designers whether you've got less than a year of experience or you're a veteran. -kelada [chapter 1] WHAT'S INSIDE THE PORTFOLIO First thing an employer will most likely do is ask you how long you've been doing design, and where you've gotten your experience. When they open your book (portfolio) the interviewer will do one of two things... Read Full Story
PART III - Here are some unusual business card formats and designs to help trigger your wild imagination. As cliche as it is, it's OKAY to think out of the box. -Kelada Design by www.gilahpress.com Design by www.deucecreative.com These business cards are miniature replicas of maps that unfold as a typical map to the standard business card. Design by: Rethink Communications www.rethinkcommunications.com/?action=project&pid=421... Read Full Story
PART II - Here are some unusual business card formats and designs to help trigger your wild imagination. As cliche as it is, it's OKAY to think out of the box. More to come . . . -Kelada Design by Tim Mcgrath www.whois3.com Design by Scott Ott design by www.designguys.com Quasi Design: Eggers + Diaper (Berlin) www.eggers-diaper.com Design by Fabien Barral www.imoments.org/ Tag Design: Martin Duffy Firm: Johnston Duffy www.johnstonduffy.com Read Full Story
Here are some unusual business card formats and designs to help trigger your wild imagination. As cliche as it is, it's OKAY to think out of the box. More to come . . . -Kelada Design by Stefan Sagmeister www.sagmeister.com Design by Heinz Wild Design by Murillo Design www.murillodesign.com Agency: Barkley Evergreen & Partners www.beap.com Art Director: Craig Neuman Copywriter: Brian Brooker Designers: Craig Neuman, Ai Osada, Darren Abbot, Kathy Johnson, Travis Kramer www... Read Full Story
Here's a great collection of logo resources to help get your creative juices goin'. You may recognize many of these corporate brands, and some are available to download. Logotypes - (Russia) This is pretty amazing. You can download vector logos for popular brands. Although the site is in Russian, the navigation is still intuitive. Logotypes - (Armenia) Same thing as above, just different collection and in English. Logo Blog - (USA) 56 logos that inspire Logo Pond - (USA) Unique logo... Read Full Story
Most designers become brilliant artists through their self motivation and determination for keeping on top of their game. But what a lot of designers don't know, is that when they expand their skill set to copywriting, they've really stepped up their game. Copywriting is not for everyone, and it's a rare commodity to find someone who can do both design and writing very well. Some of you may think you're already great writers, perfect. But copywriting for the public takes a great deal of... Read Full Story
I will add more later. Enjoy these recent advertisements from around the world. -kelada It says: "Weleda General Kephalodoron 5%. Migraine Remedy. Instant relief from acute and chronic migraine headaches." Advertising Agency: TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, (Johannesburg, South Africa) Creative Director: Lapeace Kakaza Copywriter: Festus Masekwameng Art Director: Brent Singer Photographer: Gerard Turnley Retoucher: Rob Frew It says: "The first coupe-cabriolet with a panoramic sunroof. Eos... Read Full Story
http://www.vermeersch.ca/ (Canada) Jeff Vermeersch, interactive creative director's life-size portfolio, an interactive creative director. http://www.fu-design.com/ (Taiwan) Taiwan illustrator, Fu's site with illustrations and interactions. http://www.janholoubek.com/ (Poland) Jan Holubek - cinematographer, director of photography and camera operator. http://www.sir-patroclo.com/ (Chile) Graphic design portfolio for graphic designer Patricio Berrios, with Flash animation and games... Read Full Story
