10 Fundamental Design Tutorials that Rival an Online Graphic Design Degree

April 5th, 2012
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10 Fundamental Design Tutorials that Rival an Online Graphic Design Degree

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Crowd-Powered: Why Doritos Lets Fans Make Its Super Bowl Ads

April 5th, 2012
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Mashable

The Modern Media Agency Series is presented by IDG. CenturyLink thought an online game would engage IT professionals. In eight months, 90,000 people played the trivia contest. IDG’s Howard Sholkin spoke with CenturyLink’s Joanne Kernie at the awards ceremony and digital conference in March 2012.

Crowdsourcing is not a new concept… read more

Types of Posts and How to Successfully Combine These on a Web Design Blog

April 5th, 2012
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InstantShift

Having a blog could be dangerous because, for many of us, the entire process of administering and maintaining can turn into an addictive task, one not being happy until a new post is published; moreover, the addiction may be acute and one will wait for the first reaction of the… read more

Interview with Kevin Blanchard aka Annihilist

April 5th, 2012
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Vector Tuts

Today our guest is a real master with Gradient Mesh. He creates high quality artowrk. “Don’t be afraid to jump in and swim. Programs like Illustrator and Photoshop are playgrounds” – says Kevin. Today he is going to share some secrets of his craftsmanship with us. Learn after more about… read more

Daily Inspiration #1100

April 4th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Daily Inspiration #1099

April 3rd, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Change Your Point of View for Success

April 3rd, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

I really liked what blogger Emily Heyward had to say on her recent FastCompany.com blog post called Desks, Where Creativity Goes To Die. The SXSW attendee stepped outside of her comfort zone at the conference and learned a thing or two.

Initially, I tried to attend talks or panels directly… read more

Typography Inspiration: Calligraphic Masterpieces

April 3rd, 2012
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Noupe

Calligraphy is an ancient skill, whose origin is difficult to date. It spans across a wide range of cultures and continents, and can be seen to this day all across the globe. Some track calligraphy back to the inception of the Latin alphabet in 600bc, although other notable examples can… read more

Daily Inspiration #1098

April 2nd, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

GitHub for Mac: GitHub Without the Command Line

April 2nd, 2012
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Mac App Storm

Git. If you hail from the US, perhaps you’re thinking of the word “get” being said with a southern accent. Or if you’re from the UK then maybe you’re thinking of the rather unpleasant slang term.

I don’t mean either. I’m talking about the distributed version control system called Git. Or… read more

Daily Inspiration #1097

April 1st, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Wallpaper of the Week 197 by François Leroy

April 1st, 2012
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Abduzeedo

The wallpaper of this week is an image created by François Leroy. The image is entitled ‘Come to life’ and it’s from the last Slashthree exhibition entitled ‘Fairy Tales’

François Leroy began his journey into graphic design as a student, before eventually teaching himself the art of digital composition. Today, he… read more

Mashable Seeks Graphic Design Rock Star

March 31st, 2012
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Mashable

Are you a graphic designer with a portfolio full of impressive, high-quality work? If so, you’re in the right place. Mashable is adding a key position to its design team in our New York headquarters.

We are looking for a motivated graphic designer with new-media experience to… read more

The Deeply Graphic DesignCast

March 31st, 2012
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Specky Boy

As graphic designers, it is so important for us to always keep learning in order to stay at the top of our game. Outside of classes, and actual on-the-job learning, there are many outlets for us to teach ourselves new tricks. One of my favorite new places to… read more

Daily Inspiration #1096

March 31st, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Exceptional Dribbble Invite Shots

March 30th, 2012
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Noupe

Dribbble is one of the most famous online designers community. It’s an amazing gallery where people can show screenshots of their recent or upcoming works and share high-quality freebies with others. But Dribbble is not only place where you can show off your skills, it is also a source for… read more

30 Bright & Energetic Logo Designs

March 30th, 2012
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Fuel Your Creativity

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If you’ve ever had to give a logo a lively, energetic feel while working with, for instance, a juice bar or sports organization as a client, you know it can be difficult to pull it off with the inanimate logo. Energy is all about movement and animation…. read more

Daily Inspiration #1095

March 29th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

The Global Impact of the Internet: What Would You Give up to Keep it Around?

March 29th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

By 2016, there will be three billion Internet users across the globe, according to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group. That’s half the world’s population!

The study focused on Internet use by consumers and businesses in the G20 countries, which includes Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU,… read more

Ask FreelanceSwitch: Repeat Clients and Increasing Your Workload

March 29th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at repeat clients and increasing your workload. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a question about freelancing that you want answered, send an email to askfreelanceswitch@gmail.com.

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Daily Inspiration #1094

March 28th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Helvetica and the Vignelli Canon: How Typefaces Ought to Be in Graphic Design

March 28th, 2012
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YouTheDesigner

I had my first brush with typography when I had a subject about freehand lettering in high school. In that class I was exposed to lettering and some of typography’s history. From there, I began admiring different type designs on printed material, from magazines (Ray Gun, Esquire) to posters (“Your… read more

Daily Inspiration #1093

March 27th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

9 Best Free iPad Apps For Web Designers And Developers

March 27th, 2012
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Smashing Apps

At this time, we have come with another electrifying collection of some of the very astonishing iPad apps for web designers and developers. The iPad without a doubt is very helpful in particular for those people whose career are online designing, freelancing and others. We compiled this post especially for… read more

Daily Inspiration #1092

March 26th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Funny Underwater Dogs by Seth Casteel

March 26th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

Underwater Dogs is a funny series of photographs by Seth Casteel. Based in Los Angeles, Seth delivers spontaneous and priceless results to capture our favourite pets in images that will surely last forever. Some of are really funny and some a bit scary, you’ll be the judge!

For more information about… read more

Daily Inspiration #1091

March 25th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Wallpaper of the Week 196 by Timothée Mathelin

March 25th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

The wallpaper of this week is an image created by Timothée Mathelin. A graphic designer from France. His influences are from everywhere, from skies to David Lynch and The Designers Republic to Baroque.

My main influences come from everyday’s life. Just a bird on a wire or a falling leaf… read more

Daily Inspiration #1090

March 23rd, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

6 Inspiring Examples of Infographic Design (Bonus Video)

March 23rd, 2012
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6 Inspiring Examples of Infographic Design (Bonus Video)

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Useful WordPress Tools, Themes And Plugins

March 23rd, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

If you’re looking for some great ways to improve your WordPress workflow, read on for a massive collection of free themes, plugins, tools and tutorials. These resources were all linked via the Smashing Magazine Twitter stream, Facebook stream, and other social-media streams around the Web.

These awesome resources have now been… read more

Daily Inspiration #1089

March 22nd, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Daily Inspiration #1088

March 21st, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Beautifully Made Process Diagrams

March 21st, 2012
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Noupe

Process Charting (also known as Process Mapping) is one of the oldest, simplest and most valuable techniques for streamlining work. It is used in nearly every level of production.

At the base of each product lays a properly designed production process that includes plenty of stages which help to channel efforts… read more

Facebook Diplomacy: ‘Israel Loves Iran’ Pages Take Off

March 20th, 2012
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Mashable

Diplomatic tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran. But prospects for peaceful reconciliation are looking up if you turn to Facebook.

A married pair of graphic designers from Tel Aviv, Ronny Edry and Michal Tamir, are using a Facebook Page called Israel Loves Iran to tell the Iranian people that… read more

Daily Inspiration #1087

March 20th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Awesome Graphic Design resume examples

March 20th, 2012
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Awesome Graphic Design resume examples

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Community Project: Custom Skateboard Jam, Round 3

March 20th, 2012
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Vector Tuts

Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be showcasing Round 3 of the Custom Skateboard Jam. Check it out at the jump.

Create Your Own Skateboard Design, Round 3

The designs are posted in no particular order, but we thought we would kick things off… read more

25 Mac Apps Give Power Back to Graphic Designers

March 20th, 2012
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25 Mac Apps Give Power Back to Graphic Designers

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Daily Inspiration #1086

March 19th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Daily Inspiration #1085

March 18th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, You can submit your images and inspiration to RAWZ via http://raw.abduzeedo.com and don’t forget to… read more

Typography 101: What Small Business Owners Need To Know

March 18th, 2012
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Mashable

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

The old saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” is sometimes hard to overcome in the business world. How you present yourself aesthetically is important, no… read more

Interview Graphic Designer Dan Freebairn

March 17th, 2012
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Interview Graphic Designer Dan Freebairn

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Daily Inspiration #1084

March 16th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Ask FreelanceSwitch: Project Management Tools and Finding New Clients

March 16th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, we look at project management tools and finding clients. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a question about freelancing that you want answered, send an email to askfreelanceswitch@gmail.com.

Question… read more

Daily Inspiration #1083

March 15th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

50 Time Saving Photoshop Actions to Boost Your Images

March 15th, 2012
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Specky Boy

You’re a creative talent. The last thing you probably want is to be stuck performing the same task a hundred times on different images. Adobe programmers understand this. It’s why they created Photoshop Actions.

With Photoshop Actions, a set of otherwise repetitive tasks can be applied automatically, freeing you… read more

5 Fun & Informative Graphic Design Podcasts

March 15th, 2012
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Fuel Your Creativity

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In design, you’re either moving ahead or being left behind. Many of us are too busy to read up on the latest, greatest tips and tricks that will move our careers forward. Podcasts are an excellent way to brush up on what’s new, and the best part… read more

Daily Inspiration #1082

March 14th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

9 Great Mac Apps for Color Lovers

March 14th, 2012
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Mac App Storm

As a color lover, and even a color nerd, I am always finding apps out there that excite my interest. I love color both as a designer and photographer and there are a number of Mac apps out there that are made with these interests in mind.

These apps run the… read more

The 17th Exhibit: Illuminate IV by The Luminarium

March 14th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

The online art group named the Luminarium just released their 17th exhibit entitled Illuminate IV. From science fiction to stunning landscape photography, this exhibit will surely offer something for everyone. Hope you will enjoy them and get inspired!

For more information about the Luminarium and their artists, you can visit … read more

Respect Thy Typography

March 14th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Good typography shouldn’t have to rely on ornamental crutches to stand tall. Yet despite all the tools and knowledge available to us, we readily embrace a flourishing, decorative typography, with cheap tricks used in a misguided attempt to make it “pop”. This ancient art may rapidly be gaining popularity, but… read more

Daily Inspiration #1081

March 13th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Community Project: Custom Skateboard Jam, Round 2

March 13th, 2012
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Vector Tuts

Vectortuts+ loves Illustration and discovering new talent, so today we are proud to be showcasing Round 2 of the Custom Skateboard Jam. The best thing is, you can be a part of it! Find out how to get involved, at the jump.

Create Your Own Skateboard Design, Round 2

The… read more

Market Yourself Visually With VisualCV

March 13th, 2012
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Web App Storm

For the modern career seeker, having a visually compelling résumé is important. This importance is magnified for anyone with a career involving multimedia in any form. Whether you are a graphic designer, video editor, or writer, having a simple way to provide a resume and basic portfolio in one simple… read more

How to Become a Graphic Designer

March 13th, 2012
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Designrfix

In a society filled with rapidly changing technology, graphic design has become a very important profession in our increasingly visual world. As the information age matures, one thing is becoming clear: we live in an increasingly visual world. From advertisements to web pages, and corporate reports to corporate logos, the… read more

Daily Inspiration #1080

March 12th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

50 Legendary Logos with Mythical Creatures

March 12th, 2012
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Fuel Your Creativity

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A successful logo design always depends on being able to reflect the entire personality of a company into a single, symbolic design. Since ancient times, people have managed to capture, define and conceptualize human emotions, strengths and weaknesses into creatures of legend and myth that impersonate exaggerated… read more

Daily Inspiration #1079

March 11th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Daily Inspiration #1078

March 9th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Creative Freelancers Unite! Preview of Photoshop CS6

March 9th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

I’m going to tell you a little secret that causes me some embarrassment. I still use Photoshop CS3. I’m going to chalk it up to the fact that I am skeptical of constant software upgrades and the fact that I’m not a graphic designer. Still…I’m so behind the times…. read more

Book Suggestion – Color Design Workbook: A Real World Guide to Using Color in Graphic Design

March 9th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

The book suggestion of this week is about colors, one of the most important skills for any designer. The book is called Color Design Workbook: A Real World Guide to Using Color in Graphic Design and it’s not only a very useful book, it’s a very well designed one.

Since color… read more

Daily Inspiration #1077

March 8th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

The Best Way to Say Thank You

March 8th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

I am a great proponent of saying thank you. I’ve written about gratitude on this blog before and know that you can’t go wrong by thanking someone. Who doesn’t like to be thanked?

I recently read a post on Business Insider about why an email thank you is preferred, and… read more

WDL Premium: Sale Badges and Tags PSD

March 8th, 2012
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Web Design Ledger

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This week for our WDL Premium Members, we have a PSD file that includes 8 different badges and tags from Vandelay Premier. The set is great for drawing attention to sales and promos. Each badge or tag is layered for easy editing, including colors.

Be sure… read more

50 Detailed Icon Design Tutorials for Photoshop

March 8th, 2012
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Specky Boy

We are visual creatures. As much as we like to think we appreciate the inner quality of things, the reality is that we start off judging every book by its cover. It comes as no surprise then that icons have a huge impact on how we experience the… read more

Are You Falling Into the Pricing Trap?

March 8th, 2012
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Mashable

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

When Molly first launched her catering business, she offered deep discounts to family, friends, referrals and pretty much anyone else. Tom took the same approach when he… read more

Daily Inspiration #1076

March 7th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Daily Inspiration #1075

March 6th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

The Extreme Bucket of Infinity List

March 6th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

Located in Melbourne, Australia, Infinity List is a cinematic sports experience. And their focus is to give us a daily dose of both beautiful and entertaining videos on extreme sports. Buckled up and get ready to live the experience of freedom. Hope you will enjoy them!

For more information about Infinity… read more

Compelling Marketing Materials, No Matter Your Niche

March 6th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

I love notebooks. I am, after all, a writer.

In the world of iPads, smartphones, and other technological devices, there is still something wonderful about a notebook.

I have always been a pen-and-paper person. In college (in the late 90s before PDAs) I kept everything in my trusty planner. I carried… read more

Smashing Email Newsletter Turns Two Years Old: Comment and Win!

March 6th, 2012
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Smashing Magazine

Two years ago, we launched the Smashing Email Newsletter. Today, we’d like to reflect on some of the greatest newsletter articles of the past year and celebrate this anniversary with our 100,000 readers with a fabulous book giveaway!

Back then, we planned to launch the Smashing Newsletter only if we had… read more

When The Project Is Over – Gathering Testimonials

March 6th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

In my previous post, I wrote about conducting a follow-up meeting after a project. This is the perfect time to ask for testimonials and referrals. You’re still fresh in your client’s mind and, providing the project went well, they think you’re the bee’s knees. The meeting, or better yet,… read more

20 Wooden Fonts for Graphic Design

March 6th, 2012
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20 Wooden Fonts for Graphic Design

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Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.123)

March 6th, 2012
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Specky Boy

This is our weekly column were we share our favorite design related articles, resources and cool tidbits from the past week. Enjoy :)
If you would like to receive our daily updates and keep up to date with the latest and greatest articles and resources from the… read more

Web of Color: Bold and Beautiful Uses of Color in Web Design

March 6th, 2012
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Noupe

As we look around the web, we see so many examples of designers who have brilliantly used color in web design projects to make the page or various page elements really pop. Even in some cases when we see designers opting for more minimal designs, using bold splashes of color… read more

Daily Inspiration #1074

March 5th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Daily Inspiration #1073

March 5th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Excellent Graphic Designer Website Designs – 30 Examples

March 4th, 2012
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Excellent Graphic Designer Website Designs – 30 Examples

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Instagram Tops 25M Users [REPORT]

March 3rd, 2012
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Mashable

Instagram has topped 25 million users, becoming the largest mobile-based social network in the world, according to a report.

Dirk Singer, the head of U.K. social media agency Rabbit, claims on his Lies, Damned Lies & Statistics blog that the maker of the popular iPhone photo app just recently surpassed that… read more

Daily Inspiration #1072

March 3rd, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Daily Inspiration #1071

March 1st, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Daily Inspiration #1070

February 29th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Should You Hire a Social Media Manager?

February 29th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

As a freelancer, you do everything—manage the books, handle the sales, and make the coffee. All this on top of your actual job, be it writing, photography, graphic design, event planning…whatever.

There are some things you can outsource. You can hire a bookkeeper to keep your finances straight. These people… read more

28 Inspiring Typography Examples within Poster Artwork

February 29th, 2012
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DesignM.ag

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Print work can be very challenging and has a growing demand base. Designers are always on the edge following new trends to attract an audience. Poster designs are one such area where art and marketing can really shine through together.

In this inspirational gallery I’ve put together… read more

20 Modern Stationery Brand Templates Fit for Freelance Identity

February 29th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

Do you need to carry your freelance brand into print? If so, you can hire a professional designer to assist you with creating your identity. There is another option though. If your budget is tight and time is limited, there is no better solution than grabbing a high… read more

Become A Professional Graphic Designer Using Corel Draw Tutorial

February 29th, 2012
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Become A Professional Graphic Designer Using Corel Draw Tutorial

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Daily Inspiration #1069

February 28th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Interview with Vector Artist Caramelaw

February 28th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

Today we have a special guest here at Abduzeedo, I’m proud to present this interview with Sheena Aw, also known as her illustrator alias Caramelaw. She told us more about her story, her creative process and other cool topics. Check it out.

You can see more of Caramelaw’s work at her… read more

25+ Professional Resources for Getting Started as a Freelance Editor

February 28th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

Launching into a career as a freelance editor is relatively easy. Unlike our web and graphic design colleagues, editors can start working on their own without too much investment in expensive software or equipment.

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Weekly Design News – Resources, Tutorials and Freebies (N.122)

February 28th, 2012
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Specky Boy

This is our weekly column were we share our favorite design related articles, resources and cool tidbits from the past week. Enjoy :)
If you would like to receive our daily updates and keep up to date with the latest and greatest articles and resources from the… read more

Graphic Design Software & Skills: You The Designer’s 1st Infographic!

February 28th, 2012
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YouTheDesigner

If you were with us back when we first launched our Graphic Designer Survey, we’re glad to let you know that we’ve just released the first of a series of infographics we’ve made from the survey’s results! This one is about popular graphic design software we use today, and statistics… read more

Introducing Digital Artist Sebastian Andaur

February 28th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

Sebastian Andaur is a young 17 years old self-taught digital artist from Chile of South America. Loving colours since he was born, Sebastian was first introduced to Photoshop when he was only 12 years old. Now he works with a variety of techniques, styles and colours; all coming together to… read more

Daily Inspiration #1068

February 27th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Learn to Leverage Twitter

February 27th, 2012
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Freelanceswitch

Freelancers and small business owners can learn a lot from how bigger businesses use their social media. You’re not going to be able to capitalize on everything these larger companies can, because your business model is different. However, there are some things big companies do to leverage their Twitter… read more

The Eclectic Work of Mike Harrison

February 27th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

Mike Harrison is a self-taught, multi-disciplinary freelance art director, designer and illustrator, currently based in London. Through the years of crafting himself and his career he has experimented with almost every style and discipline in the book and still continue to try new techniques and mediums on a regular basis…. read more

Daily Inspiration #1067

February 26th, 2012
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Abduzeedo

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more