Tag Archive | "business"
Creativity & Control
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: Encouraging creativity while remaining the “boss” How does one balance the business side of running a design firm with creating an atmosphere that encourages creativity? Well, for starters I believe very strongly that creativity starts with the designers. If you have a passionate and creative group of talented designers [...]
Continue reading...Blank Canvas: How Often Do You Upgrade?
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: Design software ain’t cheap. And for us designers and illustrators using the professional-level software to create such as Adobe Creative Suite, we find a typical 18-month cycle for new releases of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and the rest. GoMedia wants to know: how do you handle your upgrades? Do you [...]
Continue reading...How to Create Fanatics as a T-Shirt Designer
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: How To Create Fanatics as a T-Shirt Designer Quick…think of the top 3 most popular t-shirt designers that you know of. You probably came up with names like Geoff May, Jimiyo, Wotto, Collision Theory, Corefolio, Godmachine, and many more. Just how did these graphic designers become household names in [...]
Continue reading...Freelancers, what’s your largest business expense?
Friday, November 13, 2009
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: It’s nearing the end of the year. Americans are out hunting turkeys and folks around the world are pinching pennies in preparation for the winter holiday season. So, I’m curious: Where are you spending the most in your freelance business? Where do you think you could afford to save [...]
Continue reading...Blank Canvas: How Do You Promote Yourself?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: Self-promotion is a must for any self-employed or freelance graphic designer or illustrator. This installment of Blank Canvas asks our readers: how do you promote your services? Cold calls? Mailing lists? How do you use the internet for your marketing? Social networking? What works best? What have you tried [...]
Continue reading...An Interview with Bill Beachy: Go Media President
Friday, October 30, 2009
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: After countless hours of looking at type, learning how type and image work together, filling up sketchbooks, learning how to code HTML and CSS and even sleeping in the art building, two soon to be “little fish” in the big sea that is graphic design wanted to get to [...]
Continue reading...Designing for the Film Industry: Interview With Go Media’s Jeff Finley
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Another great interview with Go Media’s Jeff Finley over at Colorburned. Jeff shares his process and insight regarding his goal to design for movies and the film industry. Lots of inspirational and motivational advice for any designer looking to do the same, regardless of industry. Plenty of great Finley movie poster design as well.
Continue reading...Design Solution: Indie Coffeeshop Corporate ID
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: Design Solution: we give an imaginary project at the Go Media designers, and ask them to give us an overview of how they would approach the project. Not so much a tutorial on how to create the artwork, but rather how to tackle all of the logistical details. This [...]
Continue reading...Design Process: “Sick” Metal Band T-Shirt
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: This is the first in a new series we’re going to run on Go Media ‘Zine: Design Process. We’re going to throw an imaginary project at the Go Media designers, and ask them to give us an overview of how they would approach the project. Not so much a [...]
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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