How To Optimize Your Print-Based Portfolio
Print portfolios are not dead. While an online portfolio certainly is extremely important in today’s digital age, a print portfolio is still equally important for showing that you know how to design for a project that will be sent to an online printing company. Read more…
20 Lovey Dovey Vectors for Valentines
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is highly probable that lovebirds everywhere are already planning something special for V-day. And on the not-so-sappy side, it is also possible that designers everywhere are now gearing up to work on V-day projects for their clients’ valentines marketing campaign with posters, postcards and flyers. Read more…
20 Thematic Chinese New Year Posters
According to the Chinese zodiac, the year 2012 is the year of the dragon. The New Year celebration will extend from January 23rd to February 7th. Of course in 2013 it will start on February 10th since the Chinese calendar system is based on the lunar cycle. Whenever the celebration starts, it lasts for 15 days and it’s one of the most important holidays in the Chinese year.
In line with this spectacular celebration that’s almost just as celebrated as our good ol’ Jan 1st, here are some 2012 Chinese New Year posters and wallpapers we’ve gathered for your viewing pleasure. Read more…
Introducing a Series on Portfolio Platform Reviews
It’s a wonderful time to be a designer! Whether you are a photographer, graphic designer, or design in traditional mediums, the Internet today makes it easier than ever to go public with your work. With online printing services, you can now easily and quickly print out your portfolio at a very low cost. Read more…
Nubbytwiglet’s 7 Tips on How To Make A Print-Based Portfolio
A portfolio is one all-important marketing/advertising piece that is necessary for every graphic designer, web designer, home interior decorator, fashion designer, lawn and garden caretaker, and anyone else who provides a tangible service to clients. Showcasing your talent in one or two impressive printed booklets or brochures prove your legibility and reveals your level of professionalism. Read more…
How Brochures are Printed at PrintPlace
Examine this guided video tour of PrintPlace.com’s process in creating high quality, quick turnaround, 100% offset, brochure printing. Read more…
455+ Random Brushes for Unusual Design Needs
Are you in the mood for a Photoshop brush roundup to elicit creativity? Or do you need a very unique brush for your next project? You may be able to find just what you need in the collection below. No matter if you are planning to use these brushes on posters for online printing or for a website design, the following free sets of brushes can be used for any graphic design purpose. Read more…
25 Websites with Beautiful Typography
The typography choices of a design can make or break the final piece. Whether for posters, banners, or websites, designers take typography seriously for good reason. Read more…
Beautiful Architecture of South Asia
South Asia is rich in history and architectural inspiration abounds. With influences from both their northern neighbor of China and Western Arab cultures, the designs and buildings also contain their own unique flair based on their origin. Read more…
25 Awesome Christmas Lights Photos
Maybe it’s the warmth of the lights set to the contrast of the cold days of the season. Perhaps Christmas lights out on the streets are just an extension of the tree in our living rooms carefully covering our Christmas presents. Read more…
Is Social Media Marketing Worth All the Effort?
Social media marketing is one area of marketing that some organizations question, especially since the true impact of social media marketing can be elusive.
With all the changes to the way social media marketing takes place, businesses are reasonably concerned with whether or not social media marketing is worth the hassle?
To be fair, we all know social media can work. But is it worth the effort compared to other marketing methods, such as web banners or even more traditional approaches like postcards. Read more…
7 Correct Ways to Deal with Rude Customers (and 1 awful method)
If you are in the customer service industry, then you’ve had to handle an irate or down-right rude customer or two in your time. These encounters can be draining, frustrating, and annoying experiences for both parties — the customer and you. Read more…
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