graphicdesign

Leaving exhausting corporate print job to learn web. Need reassurance.

shumz wrote in graphicdesign Jul 16, 2013 10:28

I'm relatively young and only graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design five years ago. Since then, I've been a print designer for several companies, both onsite and freelance. At the moment I'm stuck in a dead-end corporate Production job that I am bored with, and there is no hope for web training. This makes me nervous because, as most are aware, ( Read more... )

skills & professional development, web design

Wayzgoose Book Arts Festival in Grimsby, Ontario

lanisatu wrote in graphicdesign Apr 26, 2013 20:01

I thought some of you might be interested in hearing about the 35th annual Wazgoose Book Arts Fair. I'll be attending this tomorrow, spending some time with my fellow members of the Richmond Hill Book Arts Guild.

About the event:

Each year on the last Saturday in April practitioners of a wide variety of book related arts, including letterpress ( Read more... )

events

Advertising: A Brief History (Infographic)

lanisatu wrote in graphicdesign Apr 19, 2013 21:35

Thought the group might like this:

http://www.searchenginejournal.com/advertising-a-brief-history/62633/

I liked the little joke at the end too.

I guess it's fitting that I found this through one of my advertising professors from college.

community fun

Unemployed for 5 months, seeking work

a000001 wrote in graphicdesign Feb 16, 2013 17:34

I am a Graphic Designer seeking work for over 5 months in a small town. I live with mom and dad because I do not know anyone here. I am 32 years old and I have ADD and I am thinking of going on ritalin again. I do not know what type of work environment would be ideal for me as I have not been very good with production work in the past. I also am ( Read more... )

Not enough graphic designers working in television industry

kamomil wrote in graphicdesign Feb 02, 2013 11:21

Note: I realize I am supposed to tag my entry, but I am getting the following error:
Client error: Not allowed to add tags to entries in this journalI have noticed something working in television, and I thought I'd let you guys know ( Read more... )

skills & professional development, job opportunities

Resume/References Question

rhakla wrote in graphicdesign Dec 14, 2012 16:55

I have recently began applying to jobs in the graphic design/pre-press production. I have made it up to the second interview and practical skills test portion of the application process where I have met a bit of a snag. I supplied references in the beginning from each of my previous jobs (three total, including my current job) and the prospective ( Read more... )

Online printer services with a low minimum quantity?

kisha wrote in graphicdesign Dec 08, 2012 12:26

Greetings, all ( Read more... )

ipad, iphone, android templates?

welling1 wrote in graphicdesign Mar 23, 2012 22:36

I'm looking for some really good ipad, iphone and android templates to pop some designs into that would potentially be used for development purposes. Does anyone have any favs available on-line for download?

Transfering PSD files w/ fonts

adrunkencadence wrote in graphicdesign Oct 26, 2012 09:31

Hey there all ( Read more... )

thought bubbles

cranberryink wrote in graphicdesign Oct 19, 2012 12:36

I'm working on a magazine ad and my boss wants to include a picture of a guy with a thought bubble over his head. I'm trying to figure out a way to make it look less cheesy/cartoony. Any suggestions? Has anyone ever seen a treatment for a thought bubble that actually looked good?