Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design

September 5, 2010 | By admin In Graphic Design | Comments Off

Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design Review
As an avid reader of Design Observer, I rushed out to buy a copy of Michael Beirut’s essay collection “79 Short Essays on Design.” Almost four years later, I think I have finally finished reading this collection. Beirut’s collection, though not the most conducive to reading all in one sitting, [...]

Designing Your Graphic Design Portfolio

September 3, 2010 | By admin In Graphic Design | Comments Off

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When you start working, your great graphic design portfolio is going to help you land that great job. Your portfolio represents your skill and artistry, so put it together carefully because your artwork is going to speak for you.
Sort through all the work you have done – paid or unpaid, including design school [...]

A Powerful Partnership: Legal Marketing and Graphic Design

September 3, 2010 | By admin In Graphic Design | Comments Off

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There is no room for a disconnect between the image your firm is projecting and the position you seek to carve out of the marketplace. More than ever, shifts in the legal industry are shining a bright light on business development. As the face of the firm evolves, its storytellers, i.e. the logo, [...]

The Big Book of Design Ideas 3

September 1, 2010 | By admin In Graphic Design | Comments Off

The Big Book of Design Ideas 3 Review
I love this book! I purchased it as an idea reference for my graphic design business, and it has been very useful. To have one book with so many different types of design projects (logos, posters, catalogs, websites, etc) has been wonderful. It has inspired me for many [...]