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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid

mary — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:21:27 +0000

As a freelance graphic designer, you’re not only developing your craft, you’re entering the world of business. Working for clients means professionalism is paramount. Here are five common mistakes made by beginning designers that can sabotage your road to success: 1) Designing only in color- Some designers seem to think [...]

How to Create HDR Photography

mary — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:19:06 +0000

High Dynamic Range Photography is one of the fastest-growing trends in image manipulation today. HDR Photos are clearer, with more depth, than standard photos, making them breathtakingly crisp and clear and bringing out an almost 3D quality in the image using a greater range of shadows and tints to [...]

20+ Amazing Architecture Images from Stockvault

mary — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:03:42 +0000

Royalty-free stock images are an important tool in any designer’s box. Stockvault.net is one of the web’s premier sources of high-quality stock photos, offering over 2,000 images in the construction category alone. Today, we’ve gathered 20+ to show you some of the striking images offered up by Stockvault.net. Enjoy!

Blog Like a Writer

mary — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:58:43 +0000

Blogging is one of the most important promotional tools for a graphic designer. A neat, clean, professional blog is a great way to create a first impression for new clients, build a reputation in the industry, and get your name out there. A poorly written blog, on the other hand, [...]

Making a Living, Part 5 Handling Your Business

mary — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:28:15 +0000

You’ve gotten your graphics design business off the ground. You’ve got one or two regular clients, and the word’s getting around that you do quality work and that you’re a fast, reliable designer clients can count on. You’re using social media and a solid website to promote your work. Now [...]

Making A Living Part 4- Branching Out

mary — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:10:05 +0000

So, you’ve decided to go out on your own as a freelance graphic designer? First, you should know that competition is fierce. Like, animals fighting over the puddle that used to be a water hole after a month-long drought in the Serengeti fierce. If you want to survive, you’ve got [...]

Enter for a chance to win a 1,000 postcard giveaway!

mary — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:48:23 +0000

Psprint is excited to announce the grand opening of a new Chicago printing location, and to celebrate, we’re rewarding our loyal followers with a chance to win a fantastic prize: A printing of 1,000 post cards! Visit the Chicago Psprint.com site for more fantastic deals and money-saving sales. Affordable, quality [...]

Making a Living Part 3- The Care and Keeping of Clients

mary — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:56:59 +0000

Dealing with clients. For some designers, it’s their least favorite part of the job. For others, it’s the best. Everyone, however, agrees that without clients, there is no job. In today’s casual world, it can be difficult for the freelancer to discern the fine line between being approachable, social and [...]

Blog, Tweet and Facebook- are you making the most of social media as a designer? Part 2

mary — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:17:42 +0000

This Week- Don’t be an information hog- blog, and don’t be a twit- Tweet. Don’t miss last week’s post, Part 1: Don’t miss a friend; Facebook. Blogs abound on the internet. Everyone, it seems, has something to say. Whether what they say is worth the time it takes to type [...]

Blog, Tweet and Facebook- are you making the most of social media as a designer? Part 1

mary — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:16:41 +0000

This week: Don’t miss a friend, Facebook. Are you using social media to promote your graphic design? If not, you’re missing out on a huge potential market, and here’s the big news: free advertising. If you want to get ahead in the graphic design business, you need three things: [...]