Making precise selections in Photoshop is an essential skill that every designer needs. As a print designer, you will find yourself using selections to remove objects from their background to place within ads. As a web designer, you might extract an image…
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3D graphic design has taken on a whole new life in recent years. It has also become one of the most popular effects used in nearly any field of design due to its ability to make graphics leap off the page. Movies,…
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Despite living in a world that’s growing progressively more digital, printed event flyers are still a surprisingly common project to find on a designer’s desk or within their inbox. These flyers are often for parties, Q&A sessions, fundraisers, conferences, film screenings, and…
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Photoshop CS6 has some great new features that designers are sure to love. Upgrading from CS4 or CS5 is simple and straightforward, and the new tools are intuitive, practical, and extremely helpful for a wide variety of design purposes. Adobe put a…
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As a former art student of 10+ years, I know the importance of creating work that catches the eye of whomever passes. They say that “first impressions are lasting impressions,” and it’s no different when it comes to the characters and mascots that you design. Just like your wardrobe and anything else you can aesthetically change, careful alterations can go a long way and can make even the simplest designs look amazing.
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Illustrator CS5 has some amazing tools that help you create stunning effects for a wide variety of design projects. For the web or for print, you can create some really amazing 3D typography using Illustrator’s vast array of tools. Of course, 3D…
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Let’s face it, we’ve all had someone approach us at one point or another with a design idea that was doomed from the start and dead on arrival. Unfortunately, this can happen a lot when it comes to the designing world, and…
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Photoshop is great for taking your work from an idea to a finished product, which is why it is preferred by most industry professionals. You can set up a steady workflow for almost any scenario, whether you are a photographer, graphic designer,…
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Badges are a great way to display information on any blog or website. Due to their eye-catching quality, they grasp the visitor’s attention instantaneously. There are many resources for generic badges on the web these days; however, it’s always good to make…
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In today’s ever-evolving economy, more and more businesses are seeking innovative ways to connect with potential clients and customers. While some groups are still sticking to traditional advertising methods, others are using the latest social media outlets such as Twitter and YouTube…
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