As with all careers as a beginner it can be daunting with no experience behind you. In becoming a graphic designer your insecurity can stifle your creativity. You are either unsure of yourself, you shy away from the simplest of…
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Textures are not always beautiful. In fact, many textures will appear quite dull when you look at them in their naked form. But when you apply them correctly they can make your designs pop, adding visual interest and more detail to your…
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Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without color? Colors not only make our world more fun and pleasing, they can also send important messages and evoke moods. That’s why they play a key role in design.…
Read MoreDon’t Ever Say These 12 Things to a Graphic Designer
Client from hell. Whatever industry you’re a part of, this type of client is ever-so-present. And while the old adage “The customer is always right” has merit, it’s important for clients to understand that workers aren’t magicians or fortune tellers.…
Read MoreHow To Get Ahead In Graphic Design – Top Tips From Creative Directors
The Dots held a Graphic Design Portfolio Masterclass at the world’s largest independent design consultancy – Pentagram. This was to give talented budding Graphic Designers the opportunity to have their portfolios reviewed by Pentagram Partners and a handful of the…
Read MoreHow To Easily Handle Any Graphic Design Research Challenge
Just how essential research is in the design process can’t be emphasized enough. It is a crucial element that may or may not have been taught in your elective or studio classes, but that has been a staple in formal…
Read More10 Qualities of Successful Graphic Designers
For the first time in decades, creative fields are finally getting the attention they deserve. Gone is the era dominated by industries that required mostly logic and shunned artistry. Today, computers can do almost every kind of logical process. The…
Read More20 Amazing Graphic Design Works by Rogier de Boeve
Rogier de Boeve is a graphic designer based in Belgium. He started creating digital graphics about 7 years ago. As he gained more design experience, he took part in online art groups such as Evokeone, Konvulse, and SlashThree. The feedback he received…
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