Logo-Evolution

17.05.2011, 12:39

From draft to result

Even in logo design we find evolutionary processes like the selection of the most beautiful form out of a simple sketch at first. In this collection we host a number of examples where designers explain the development of a logo. Besides the great results you’ll also find plenty of tips and tricks for your own logo design project.

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Bridging the realworld gap

11.05.2011, 9:18

QR codes bring your brick store online

Mobile marketing is currently picking up speed as more and more people switch to smartphones. Especially for local businesses this is an amazing opportunity to gain some traction online as well as offline.

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Tool Time – Tips and Tricks for the Photoshop toolbar

10.05.2011, 10:26

10 secret and hidden tools

Even if you use Photoshop for a few years, already, you likely don’t know all the tools and options. The application is too complex and deeply layered for the very most to accomplish complete mastery. It’s time to reveal some of the secret tricks.

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The flyer that became a souvenir

05.05.2011, 10:01

Creative use of print media

These days social media and online-marketing are the most common ways to increase the loyalty of clients and acquire new customers but flyer marketing is still an efficient way to attract a great deal of attention. However, there’s no guarantee for success. Creativity and professionalism in planning and implementation are important requirements to make such a campaign a success.

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Showcase of 30 brilliant job applications

03.05.2011, 10:22

Creative options for designers

Everyone who wants to successfully apply for a job as a digital media, graphic or web designer should show some creative spirit when it comes to their own portfolio. While the artistic aspect is the most important part your credentials have to be coherent and accessible.

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25 brilliant and funny print advertisements

27.04.2011, 14:21

Messages to brake through the noise

Humor is one of the best ways to make your message stick out. It is not the easiest one, however. Humor is different between cultures and the border to the realm of insults is easily crossed. The following 25 adverts are brilliant examples of funny adverts done right. We chose specimen from different industries to provide some inspiration for everyone. Of course you can also simply enjoy the creative spirit behind these funny print advertisements.

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33 stunning digital portraits

12.04.2011, 8:57

Photorealistic masterpieces and digital compositions

Some of the following 33 digital portraits will make you wonder if they really are painted or if some photos might have slipped in this collection. Just have a look to be convinced by the superior quality and skill presented in this showcase of digital masterpieces. Some of the faces you will know, some others you won’t. All of these compositions are captivating in their own right.

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[Tutorial] Duotone Images with Photoshop

05.04.2011, 9:18

Creating black & white images with increased dynamic range

Today’s tutorial is about creating Duotone images in Photoshop. These are grayscale images with 2 colours. Their main advantage over purely black based grayscale pictures is an increased dynamic range. If you aren’t constricted by a limited number of printable colours you can even improve your image with Tritone or Quadtone processing.

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60 InDesign Tips to get your projects done

29.03.2011, 8:59

Workshops and tutorials

Adobe’s InDesign is a very sophisticated application for typesetting and layout. Publishers, printers, freelance graphic designers and agencies all work with the software. Desktop publishing requires a great deal of skill and knowledge. Good tutorials about specific issues can be extremely helpful to overcome problems. For you we collected 60 of the best InDesign tutorials, which help you achieving goals within deadlines and even faster.

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Impressive brushes for Adobe Photoshop

22.03.2011, 8:43

Useful brush sets for designers

You can never have enough textures, fonts or brushes available for your design work. For each of your project you likely need a completely different style. With this collection we give you a few dozen new brush collections to be prepared for all tasks.

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