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AGDA advertising Designer Directory

Just a note for all of our Aussie designer friends and graduates. AGDA will be advertising their directory of designers all throughout October on BRW.com.au. so now is a better time than ever to upda...

28 sep 11

The Creative Brief :: Part 2

Hey there. In the last article we discussed the role of receiving and understanding the creative brief — a vital part of the designer’s job. Once the document has been digested and the nettle g...

26 jul 11

The Creative Brief :: Part 1

21 jun 11

A State of IndependentsAutho r: Bradley Hotson for The Graphic Design School The Graphic Design Scho...

Something big has happened in the publishing world. Something interesting. While mainstream publishers continue to stare grimly at plummeting sales figures, falling advertising incomes and budget cut...

11 apr 11

Focus :: Graphic Design :: France

Next to sculpture, painting, architecture, cinema, cuisine and couture, France’s graphic design seems nowhere. Even in France itself, graphic design’s profile burns less brightly than the...

28 mar 11

Focus :: Contemporary Type Foundries Part 2

Following on from Contemporary Type Foundries Part 1, presented below are the final six type foundries I’ve chosen to display. So, without further ado… Author: Bradley Hotson for The Graphic De...

10 jan 11

20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web

The 20 Things project was a challenge to break ground with new technologies and deliver a rich, educational experience that these technologies make possible. The Fi team rose to the challenge and pro...

23 nov 10

Focus :: Contemporary Type Foundries Part 1

Working with typefaces is about as basic as it gets for graphic designers. A solid knowledge of type, a keen eye for which fonts are appropriate for each project and an awareness of what’s avai...

07 nov 10

James Victore: Don’t Be A Design Zombie

James Victore is a man of action. He believes that knowing about jazz and wine and auto-racing can make you a better designer. That graphic design is about experiences and stories and using your hand...

03 nov 10

Focus :: Graphic Design Studio Websites Focus :: Graphic Design Studio Websites

It should come as no surprise that some of the best designed and looking websites are those of design studios themselves. Untrammeled by meddlesome clients making design-threatening requests and free...

18 oct 10

Mentoring Program for Young Emerging Artists

JUMP is an Australian national mentoring program for artists aged 18-30, who are in the first five years of their professional practice. Author:The Graphic Design School The Graphic Design School off...

08 oct 10

Brazilian Illustration

Brasil, the sunniest of the amusingly-acronymned BRIC nations (Brasil, Russia, India, China), is currently enjoying unprecedented amounts of goodwill on the international world stage, not hindered by...

14 sep 10

Neon Signs

To maintain a curious eye about the world, to look and attempt to decode the terrain around you is what separates a great designer from a mere ‘good’ one. That, at least, is what my old u...

10 aug 10

Substrates & Finish: Article 3 of 3: Seven Sumptuous Substrates

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a graphic designer is the sheer scale of gorgeous and tactile materials to work with and print on. There are dozens at your disposal, some in common usage a...

05 aug 10

Do’s and Don’ts of Website Design

A short and sweet article of the main Do’s and Don’ts in Web Design by Angela Lisl on the Creative Support website. DO: Keep your page structured In the recent months we’ve seen an explos...

20 jul 10 1 person likes this

Substrates & Finish, Article 2 of 3: Gorgeous Print Finishes

As varied as they are exciting, print finishes encompass a wide range of processes for designers to investigate and use. A finish may be applied once a substrate has been printed, to provide the fini...

16 jun 10

Recruiters – Do you need them to land a job?

Mention the word ‘recruiter’ to a creative and you’ll always get a ‘marmite’ type reaction. You either love’em or you hate’em. Why such a strong reaction? Do you really need a recruiter to find a job...

10 jun 10

SUBSTRATES & FINISH, ARTICLE 1 OF 3: Diverse Binding Methods

SUBSTRATES & FINISH: 7 DIVERSE BINDING METHODS Binding, the collective term given for the range of processes which hold and fasten a publication’s pages together, is essential for, well, holding...

28 may 10

The Worlds Best Looking Design Studios

We searched high and low to find you the best looking design studios in the world. If you don’t see your studio here and you think you are a contender, send us a pic and we will add it on Autho...

15 may 10

Substrates & Finish, Article 1 of 3: Sumptuous Substrates

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a graphic designer is the sheer scale of gorgeous and tactile materials to work with and print on. There are dozens at your disposal, some in common usage a...

15 may 10

Professional Design Practice Lesson 6: The Presentation

So you find yourself pitching for a job and have come up with an ingenious solution to a fiendishly tricky design conundrum, and all you want to do is get on the phone to the client and sing it to hi...

02 apr 10

Putting Together an Effective Portfolio

Save perhaps his personality, the freelance graphic designer’s portfolio is, undoubtedly, the most valuable asset in his professional life. I have written elsewhere that the portfolio is the fr...

14 mar 10

Professional Design Practice Lesson 5: Invoicing Clients

At the same point each month, every month, an employed person receives a wage packet from his payroll department, and his his bank account is credited with his salary. Safe in this knowledge, he can ...

26 feb 10

Should I go freelance or permanent? The pros and cons of both

Woo hoo! You’ve finished college, you’ve put together your folio and you’re ready to take on the design world. Should you be looking for permanent or freelance roles, or just try and get whatever you...

22 feb 10

Professional Design Practice Lesson 5: INVOICING Clients

TH This week’s article is all about bills, no pun intended, honest… Platypus image courtesy of Jersey Shooter. Extraneous costs image courtesy of Tom Skinner. Deadlines image courtesy of Mark F...

21 feb 10

Professional Design Practice Lesson 4: Dealing with Clients

They come in all shapes and sizes, from all different professional backgrounds, and we rely on them to pay our fees. A large portion of the freelancer’s life is spent looking for them, bagging ...

16 feb 10

Professional Design Practice Lesson 3: Project Planning

This week’s article on professional design practice concerns project planning. Good, thoughtful project planning can be indispensable to the smooth running of your professional life as a freela...

08 feb 10

Professional Design Practice Lesson 2: Freelance Fee Structures and How to Quote

Knowing how to price jobs and what to charge clients is as essential a component of being a successful fledging graphic designer as any. It’s a delicate thing to get right. Price a job too high...

30 jan 10

26 Logos & Their Design Evolution

Our top 26 logo revamps for better or worse you decide.It’s hard to argue with the Art Paul’s and the Paul Rand’s of the design world. Some of the greatest logos have stood the test...

24 jan 10

6 Things To Keep In Mind When Designing A Logo

Paulywood for istockphoto has released an article on logo creation. A great article for those graduates or students wanting to get into creating logos for istock. Below are our fav excerpts, check ou...

23 jan 10

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