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Photoshop Graphic Design: Stripes

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:05:08 +0000

Today I will be showing you how to create that popular stripe effect in Photoshop Cs4, This is a very simple and effective task. This design works well with almost anything.

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Interview with graphic designer, Paul Rand-Part 2 of 3

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:50:19 +0000

1991 interview with legendary graphic designer Paul Rand, creator of logos for IBM, ABC-TV, Westinghouse, UPS and hundreds more.

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Photoshop Tutorial 1 – Website Banners & Graphical Design

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:48:45 +0000

In this Adobe Photoshop graphics tutorial we are going to design a quick and simple website banner with an easy gradient effect and a small glass effect. This tutorial is compatable with Adobe Photoshop CS1, CS2, CS3 & CS4 versions. Difficulty Level: Easy/Beginner If you have any problems or need help with any of this tutorial please leave a comment below or message me on YouTube. Follow Me: www.twitter.com

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How can customers determine good graphic design

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:49:04 +0000

It happens all the time to me. I get a phone call from someone who is after some graphic design sydney work and they then proceed to tell me wat they are willing to pay for some logo design or brochure design work that they need for their new business. In some cases and Im happy to say this is the exception rather than the rule, they try to bargain me down in price sighting the case that they have just spoken to a company who they found online who will do a logo for XXX amount of dollars. What they fail to realise or understand is that designing a logo takes time, dedication, reserach and skill to clearly communicate your business message in one identity. Hours upon hours are spent in the initial design phase as well as to/fro with the client to get the look and feel of the logo just right. If we were to spend the time that these people were willing to pay for the design then we would only be spending 2 or 3 hours on this project and the client would have a poorly designed logo that did not clearly articulate the business image.

This can also be said of the website design sydney scenario where people are willing to only part with a small some of money and then expect us to put in extensive hours to create a stunning web design for them. Its these unrealistic budgets and public attitudes about designers that really force the revenue out of the industry. remember its better to pay for a top quality design than put the money into a new office coffee table that only you and your staff with probably ever see.

Hopping mad designs ( www.hoppingmad.com.au ) is a graphic design and website design + web development studio based in Sydney

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Product logo and packaging graphic design in Illustrator and photoshop

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:48:51 +0000

Package graphic design process and product wordmark for food industry. Designed using Illustrator

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Best graphic design development

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:16 +0000

Despite the fact that it is valid that, these colors push that devoid charm towards the subject but its sometimes recommended to limit the usage of the colors to the extent they are really required. Be it business cards or brochures or any marketing material, colors should be determined on their relative importance. As with web design the application of typography takes on a significant position in graphical designing. In case a brochure has good usage of colors, the most effective resolution images and it is actually of picture perfect quality but then if the font is not something pleasing for the eyes then chances are that the intended audience will lose interest in the graphic design london. The font should be very pleasing to the eyes as well as the font style should be of relative importance. Space for white space A well-designed layout can make best use of the readily available space and convey the message in its right spirit. There should be enough of white space that should be reserved across the design elements this ensures it pleasing for the human eye and this is what makes it appealing. Build best mixture of design When designing marketing materials, this needs to be ensured that the best combinations of design elements are used to bring out the right message about products and services of the business. If businesses wish to market their products or the services, the best and the most personalized way to reaching the intended audience has long been things like brochures, business cards etc. But then precisely what drives home the point is the way the things are packed and presented. And this can be carried out only by means of best combination of colors and graphic design london elements.

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Graphic design in Las Vegas – Glass Ball Tutorial pt 2 of 2

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:47:33 +0000

Learn the rest of the Glass Ball Tutorial.

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Website Design | Graphic Design – Why you must pay for these services

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:48:39 +0000

OK, youre probably reading this blog because you have found me on Google. You’ve done your homework and research and you have called a couple of companies and got a few quotes and now you are speaking to me. So many peoples first question to me will be ‘ do you have any graphic design or web design packages ‘ ? I will tell them no we do not operate like this and I can hear the frustration in their voice as they have rung 10 other web companies who all offer some sort of package. Thorough and proper web design should not be bundled up and sold like a cheap holiday package to Bali or the snow. Websites need to be properly briefed in and the project needs to be scoped out. Marketing advice and website usability needs to be incorporated , competition analysed and target market identified before any design can begin. All of these factors are critical and are overlooked by the mass of web companies ( I call them back yard operators) who tout their $395 for a full web design package OR even worse offer you a range to choose from. These guys are out for the quick buck, a churn and burn, production line mentality that will take your money and run. You will be treated like a number, not as a valued client, never have calls returned and be totally dissatisfied with the end product: a web template.

I cannot emphasise this enough before you choose graphic designers or a web design company to work with you PLEASE have a very close look at their portfolio of work and ask your self this:

1) do all the sites look the same – then how are they going to treat my site and how will it stand out from my competitors. Just another boring website

2) are they using cheesy stock photo library images – this has been done to death and is a deal breaker when it comes to web design – obviously no thought has been put into the design

3) is the company using an actor for its video – yes, I have seen this, can you believe that a web company will use a paid actor to sell its services and then use the same actor on other web companies. This is insanity and goes to show you how unimaginative some companies are.

4) do the companies website look drab and too sales focused , with tacky, overkill headings. These guys are the lower end of the market so dont expect any hi-end design or marketing input with these people. A slick 5 minute phone sales pitch and a signed document will seal your fate and commit you to a horrific web experience.

5) Does the company have a physical office and can they be contacted – if they have a 1800 number and just an email enquiry form FORGET IT! – these guys are probably working a second job and doing this on the side.

So hopefully all this makes sense and will help you in deciding what web company to use when embarking on what is a very important decision: a website for your business.

If you would like any other information or would like to chat about anything I have written here please call me on 02 9360 8514 – Steve

Hopping mad designs ( www.hoppingmad.com.au ) is a graphic design and website design studio based in Sydney

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Graphic Designer vs client The sequel

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:10:29 +0000

The sequel. Props to the original – not sure who did it?

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Graphic Designing – History And Resources

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:50:40 +0000

‘A picture is worth a thousand words.’ goes the old adage, and no one can question either the truth or the pertinence of the remark. Anyone is naturally more attracted to an image than he or she is to a lot of written words. Keeping all this in mind, advertising for products and services using images and graphics makes a lot of sense.

Symbols have been a part and parcel of the story of human history. All the ancient civilisations and cultures had their own set of symbols and signs that defined their belief system and their way of life. In fact, the alphabets that form the basis of our spoken and written languages have evolved from the pictorial representation of objects around us.

Coming into modern civilised society, these symbols, while changing the role they played, did not lose their pre-eminence in shaping the society. Just think about the Nazi swastika and the Holy Cross. Symbols have evoked in us all the possible emotions; faith, hatred and love to name just a few.

Keeping the historical and psychological significance of symbols in mind, graphic designers try to create designs that can convey the major features or discerning characteristics of the product or service they are making the designs for.

mdsDESIGN, which was formed in 2002 by Marie deFontenay Coles, is a graphic designing firm providing innovative design solutions to customers all over Australia. The areas covered by mdsDESIGN include high-end graphic design, web design and advertising. Marie deFontenay Coles, the founder of the company also works as the (hold your breath) Director, Client Manager, Art Director, Designer, Print Production, Producer and Receptionist. This is someone who believes in multi-tasking. mdsDESIGN is also a member of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA).

The business model adopted by mdsDESIGN is unique in the field of graphic designing. The boutique style business allows this personalised service, building client relationships and providing complete attention to detail from the initial concept to the final production. With a grand total of 25 years of experience behind her, Marie is sure to provide you with the exact solution for your designing needs. The company provides designs and solutions for: logos, brand or corporate identity, brand naming and identity, brand revitalisation, brochures, leaflets and catalogues, corporate literature, environments/signage, displays, website design, point of sale, packaging, print and press advertising. So for all your design and advertising needs, just visit www.mdsdesign.com.au. On the site you can know more about Marie and mdsDESIGN and also have a look at examples of various creative solutions provided by the company over the years.

Angela Jenkins has been working as a freelance graphic designer and is based in Melbourne. She has an experience of over 8 years and has a number of designs to her credit. Apart from designing, her interest lies in the field of writing and she uses this interest to inform and educate people about designing.

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