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Tameem Qazi Im looking for honest and cruel feedback about our recently launched website http://www.personalityquotient.com/ Please feel free to GRILL it!

29 weeks ago from Brand Managers, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Global Careers and Business and Ask A Coach3 more

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Edward Antrobus: Sharon, one very important thing that all web developers need to remember is that different users will have different levels of physical ability. ...MoreSharon, one very important thing that all web developers need to remember is that different users will have different levels of physical ability. Not everyone has 20/20 vision, or 20/60 or even 20/150. And lower contrast is an issue for people with vision problems.
If something is hard for me to read, I probably won't.
28 weeks ago
Sharon Virginia Gray: You are absolutely right, Edward. I was giving my opinion as an individual user more than a web developer looking for issues that any user may ...MoreYou are absolutely right, Edward. I was giving my opinion as an individual user more than a web developer looking for issues that any user may have. I always try to keep in mind in any design work that there will always be a user somewhere who does not agree with my design choices, whether they be due to usability or personal preference. As someone who uses contacts and glasses myself, I felt the contrast on this site was enough that most users would not have a problem. However, I agree more contrast is always a better idea than lower contrast.
28 weeks ago
 
Dana Leavy Seeking a few good creatives for cool jobs - can you help? 1) Jr Copywriter with pharma experience (NYC), 2) Traffic Manager with pharma experience (NYC), 3) Art Director - trad. or digital ($100K - NYC), 4) Copywriter fluent in Korean or Mandarin ($100K - location open), 5) Creative Director w/Experiential background (NYC). If you can recommend anyone (including yourself!) please visit http://www.aspyresolutions.com/job-board or contact dana@aspyresolutions. Thanks in advance!

29 weeks ago from PR & New Media, Professional Writers and Editors, Graphic Design, User Experience and Generation Y Marketers3 more

 
Tameem Qazi Im looking for honest and cruel feedback about our recently launched website http://www.personalityquotient.com/ Please feel free to GRILL it!

29 weeks ago from Brand Managers, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Global Careers and Business and Ask A Coach3 more

 
Kevin Li In other news, please please please get in touch or refer me to anyone you know that has UI/UX experience. My company (www.thinkvine.com) is looking to overhaul our SaaS platform and give it a serious re-design. Fan me on here or send me a message through LinkedIn (info within my profile). Thanks!

33 weeks ago from User Experience, Interactive Design and Graphic Design1 more

 
Kyle Wahlquist I just launched a new business called Shirt Hack. We are looking for graphic designers/artists to submit work for graphic design tees. The payout is on a generous % of rev share considering the price point for the shirts we are selling. If you are interested, you can find out more at shirthack.com.

38 weeks ago from Graphic Design

 
Hasan Luongo Hell Everyone, Join us for Building Great Sites: Better, Faster, More Profit Webinar. Thursday April 22nd at 11am Pacific: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/474658776 Learn how you can leverage Webvanta, a new site building tool (CMS, Database, Total Design Control, Hosting) in your business. Join Michael Slater (Webvanta CEo) and myself at this free webinar. great for Graphic, Web designers and anyone interested in learning about designing sites.

94 weeks ago from Graphic Design and Freelancing

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Hasan Luongo: sorry for the repost, - wish there was a delete button.
94 weeks ago
Talha Hassan: http://vitrifiedtiles.net

Check this site and let me ...Morehttp://vitrifiedtiles.net

Check this site and let me know how you find its design.
38 weeks ago
 
Amanda Torres I'd like to learn more about proper newspaper design. Does anybody have any suggestions of what to read/what websites to check out/etc.?

46 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists and Graphic Design

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Amanda Torres: Will do. Thank you for your help!
46 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer: Check out the SND - Society of News Design - which gives awards for great design / visuals and I think has some workshops or other resources: MoreCheck out the SND - Society of News Design - which gives awards for great design / visuals and I think has some workshops or other resources: http://www.snd.org/
46 weeks ago
 
La Donna Lokey I'm working on a research project and need to identify companies that are similar to or competitors of Razorfish, in particular any companies that might have a presence in Texas, NY, or Florida. This would be companies that hire User Experience Devs/Designers, Web Devs, Project Mgrs, graphic artists, copy writers, HTML coders, etc. Can you name some of these companies, and also indicate which ones are the best or have the best reputation?

50 weeks ago from Web Development, Graphic Design, Interactive Design, New Media Marketing and Online Media Jobs3 more

 
Ryan Paugh On Thursday we're hosting a Network Roulette event called Barter on Brazen. The purpose is to help professionals who are strapped for cash connect with each other and trade services. I think that it is something that the people in these 5 groups could really get behind. Here's the URL to sign up if you are interested: http://www.brazencareerist.com/network-roulette/barter

56 weeks ago from Freelancing, Professional Writers and Editors, Graphic Design, Web Development and Entrepreneurs3 more

Linda A. Hamilton: Ryan: I'd be interested in attending this, but I've already got a meeting scheduled for that time and date. Will this be repeated or is this a ...MoreRyan: I'd be interested in attending this, but I've already got a meeting scheduled for that time and date. Will this be repeated or is this a one-time shot to see how it goes and then whether it continues? Thanks.
56 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: If this event is successful we'll repeat it again and again.
56 weeks ago
 
Federico Hi, I am a media student doing a work placement in a graphic design studio. My new task is to find new clients for the agency. I am having a hard time so I would like to know from you some advices and tips on how to find new clients.

62 weeks ago from Graphic Design

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Federico: Well I am gaining new knowledge and experience in the graphic design industry. However, it is not a big company it only has 6 employees and since ...MoreWell I am gaining new knowledge and experience in the graphic design industry. However, it is not a big company it only has 6 employees and since I am moving towards my final two months they thought it would be interesting for me to have a more important task, such as finding new clients. First of all, I am trying to make them improve their website and I want to bring the company on social medias as LinkedIn and Facebook. In your opinion do you think this is a good start to attract new clients?
62 weeks ago
Sam Rye: Hi Fredrico, I'm doing something similar for a company where I work with a decent small design team.
I would say setting up ...MoreHi Fredrico, I'm doing something similar for a company where I work with a decent small design team.
I would say setting up LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter accounts would be just one way people can find you, unless you're incredibly lucky that wont grow your client base on its own. There's a whole heap of streams you can look at to grow your client base, but Social Media is about being contactable.

Unless you're creating a viral campaign, those channels alone wont sustain a biz dev effort; try networking at some events, see who you meet? Getting new clients is a very energy-intensive process in the mains - keeping a client and showing them where else you can help their business is much more powerful.
60 weeks ago
 
David Soleil I'm looking for some graphic designers who want to change the world. I'm in the process of organizing the world's largest flash mob performance in service to healthier kids and communities, set for Halloween 2011. We need to brand our event and give it a professional look. It is pro-bono work but very high profile. We have a skeleton web site here: http://theflasheffect.org/. If you're interested, feel free to reply or email me: dave@theflasheffect.org. Thanks!

62 weeks ago from Graphic Design

 
Miranda Bogen Anyone know a good place to take some intro classes in design tools like Illustrator and InDesign in New York City?

63 weeks ago from Graphic Design

Kevin Zurawel: I don't know about NYC specifically, but 90% of the time the answer is going to be a community college. CC will teach you tools (and cheaply), ...MoreI don't know about NYC specifically, but 90% of the time the answer is going to be a community college. CC will teach you tools (and cheaply), university programs will teach you the theory of how to use those tools to make effective design.
63 weeks ago
 
Megan Blankenship What do you think graphic designers can teach marketing professionals? In my past job as a marketing communications coordinator, I worked very closely with the creative team. It would be helpful to find out what lingo, skills, specific needs graphic designers wished marketers knew and understood. Thank you!

66 weeks ago from Graphic Design

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Megan Blankenship: Great, thank you, Christa!
65 weeks ago
Shaun Tai: Never underestimate simplicity and a clear message.
64 weeks ago
 
Elizabeth Marling I am a beginner, looking for good software or download/shareware for website design. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have no experience with programming, some experience with illustrator (beginning). I have Paint.net, Open Office, MS Office and Illustrator. Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated---for PC.

72 weeks ago from Graphic Design

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Melissa Breau: I 2nd Raquel's question - it depends what your ultimate goal is. If you're trying to learn web design, i think it's mostly a matter of diving in. ...MoreI 2nd Raquel's question - it depends what your ultimate goal is. If you're trying to learn web design, i think it's mostly a matter of diving in.

If you're just looking to create your own site, some programs like Adobe dreamweaver, are designed to make it "easy" for folks who don't know what they're doing but want to create a site from the ground up (if you buy the software, buy a book too).

Another good option is wordpress - it's free, and there are about a billion websites providing awesome content and help to create your site.
71 weeks ago
Elizabeth Marling: Yeah, my real question was if anyone has had s good experience using a drawing tablet for a PC. Serious brain cloud when I wrote the original ...MoreYeah, my real question was if anyone has had s good experience using a drawing tablet for a PC. Serious brain cloud when I wrote the original question. Thanks for helping me nail this one down.
71 weeks ago
 
peter yaworski Hi all, just wanted to let you know about a contest a client is running - design them a logo and if yours is chosen, you get your choice of $300 cash or a free kicker iK501 iPod docking station. you can enter as many times as you want at http://www.gemsen.com/graphic-designer-needed

73 weeks ago from Graphic Design

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Sara Gallagher: good to know re: the acronym. Some of my designs involve the "sen" being smaller than the "gem" and if they were based on people that might offend ...Moregood to know re: the acronym. Some of my designs involve the "sen" being smaller than the "gem" and if they were based on people that might offend the "sen" part of that equation. ;o)
73 weeks ago
peter yaworski: i'm impressed, my artistic abilities suck. plain and simple. it's something i'd like to improve given some time...
73 weeks ago
 
Anastasia Ashman Hey all..I'm a writer/producer of cultural entertainment, not a designer or illustrator. I'm thinking of converting a screenplay into a graphic novel -- for iPhone (or web...maybe print later?) Looking for an illustrator. (Compensation negotiable.) Story is a Midnight Run/Long Kiss Goodnight kind of actioner with starcrossed lovers, who also happen to be mercenaries and English scholars, and it's adapted from a novel. Very tight and polished script. Thanks for ideas, suggestions.

96 weeks ago from Graphic Design

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Elizabeth Marling: I am not an illustrator, but your idea to convert the screenplay into a digital graphic novel is freaking awesome. The release exclusively online ...MoreI am not an illustrator, but your idea to convert the screenplay into a digital graphic novel is freaking awesome. The release exclusively online before print is brilliant. Very smart and resourceful thinking here. Do you have a website/blog/etc?
84 weeks ago
Anastasia Ashman: Hi Alyson and Elizabeth, sorry for the delayed response. Yes I have a site but it's not about this project. You can email me directly if you want ...MoreHi Alyson and Elizabeth, sorry for the delayed response. Yes I have a site but it's not about this project. You can email me directly if you want to talk more, I haven't found the illustrator yet. Looking forward to connecting.
78 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Hey you guys -- I've been working on a brand-new YouTube page to host Brazen Careerist's Rock Your Career video series and I need some feedback. How can I make our page look better? I've seen a lot of really cool YouTube channels out there and I want Brazen's to be cool, too. Anyone ever work on a YouTube page design before? Check ours out over here >> http://www.youtube.com/RockYourCareer

81 weeks ago from Interactive Design, Graphic Design and Web Development1 more

Ryan Paugh: This is exactly what I needed! It's basically customized backgrounds for dum dums, which is exactly where I fit :) Thanks!
80 weeks ago
 
Daniela Bolzmann OK Brazen Peeps, everyone needs a good laugh so I made this webmix to share with everyone. By clicking the link and then clicking "Add This Page" you will be able to see my Top 50 Funny Tweeps, just click on the individual tiles to see what each of these funny people are tweeting. You can share this with people who don't have twitter and you can also add your personal favorites too! Enjoy! http://bit.ly/topfunnytweeps - Caution for those of you at work, Will Result in outbursts of laughter.

82 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, New Media Marketing, Social Media, Wordpress Bloggers and Graphic Design3 more

Matches Malone: I'm not on that list, so, it's painfully incomplete....
81 weeks ago
Daniela Bolzmann: hahhaha, ok we will have to see how funny you really are, have 5 people @ reply me @danielabolzmann saying that you are the funniest guy they know ...Morehahhaha, ok we will have to see how funny you really are, have 5 people @ reply me @danielabolzmann saying that you are the funniest guy they know on twitter and I will add you to the webmix.
81 weeks ago
 
Mae Buzen I have just read this feature article from Midpointers about digital design. This is one eye opener for those considering shifting career to this one. Digital Design: An Ever-Evolving Field http://www.midpointers.com/digital-design-programs.html

83 weeks ago from Graphic Design

 
Elizabeth Marling Does anyone have a book/website/etc for someone who wants to create their own logo for a small, home-based business?

84 weeks ago from Graphic Design

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Damian Dabrowski: I understand, you want to create self the logo and you're looking for some tutorial? You have lots of tutorials online. Just write in google: logo ...MoreI understand, you want to create self the logo and you're looking for some tutorial? You have lots of tutorials online. Just write in google: logo tutorial.
Here few links:
http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2010/03/130-logo-tutorials-tips-and-insp...

http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/15-excellent-logo-design-tutoria...
84 weeks ago
vee: here are two websites that might be interesting for you: this is mor explanatory: Morehere are two websites that might be interesting for you: this is mor explanatory: http://www.thesitewizard.com/webdesign/make-site-logo-banner.shtml
and this one is great , if you want to try free online tools: jsut scroll down to the LOGO section:

http://ijaar.com/18-tools-to-create-quick-graphics/

good luck and have fun creating!
84 weeks ago
 
Daniela Bolzmann Found this post about some great tools for showcasing your work: http://bit.ly/cuN6NK

84 weeks ago from Graphic Design

 
Daniela Bolzmann Just wanted to share a new way to use Symbaloo for your online portfolios. Here is mine as an example, a compilation of links of my life's work, to date: http://bit.ly/webfolio - I would love to hear feedback from you graphic design folk to see if this is something that you would find useful for aggregating your online work.

85 weeks ago from Graphic Design

 
Erin Lariviere Looking for talent in Montreal! Tungle.me is looking for a Senior Artist / Creative Director with experience in UI /UX. Know anyone? Pleas pass it along! Details here: http://www.tungle.me/Home/careers/

87 weeks ago from JobSTART 101, Montreal, Canada, Tungle.me - Meetings made easy and Graphic Design2 more

 
Ryan Paugh Designers -- How do you prefer to work? Would you rather be part of an ongoing project where you're responsible for the aesthetics of one, big brand? Or do you prefer working with many different brands? I would assume that work with many brands as a freelancer gives you more creative freedom, but maybe I'm wrong ... How do you like to work? Let us know!

87 weeks ago from Graphic Design, Freelancing, Web Development, Photoshop and Illustrator3 more

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John Mattucci: As a Web Designer I enjoy working on many different brands where you can get a variety of different design styles. One big brand isn't bad, but ...MoreAs a Web Designer I enjoy working on many different brands where you can get a variety of different design styles. One big brand isn't bad, but depending on the company it might get stagnant working with the same look, same feel, same product over and over again.

Even big advertising agency's have their huge bank client that brings in the dough, but they win awards on some smaller company that made them little money. Another cool portfolio piece to impress big boring companies!
87 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: @Robynne -- That seems to be a common theme. I think that creative types in any industry should have side projects that keep them thinking of new ...More@Robynne -- That seems to be a common theme. I think that creative types in any industry should have side projects that keep them thinking of new ideas and concepts. I try to find side projects too when I can.

@Benjamin -- Brands like ours need independent artists to keep things fresh. That's why working with people like yourself is always so fun for me.

@John -- That's true. It's rare that those big projects get awarded for being innovative. Another good reason why it's important to be about more than just making money.
87 weeks ago
 
Valarie Case Brainstorming for a cover idea for a new recruitment viewbook for our university. I keep hearing the phrase "make it edgy. High school students like edgy design." Last year the cover had a "grunge" brush look to it, but looking for a new idea this year. School colors are red & black. Mascot is Rangers. Logo is a bucking horse/rider. Trying to come up w/ a tag line along the lines of JEEP theme of "I live. I Ride. I am. JEEP." Book is 16 pgs. Need to carry theme thru the design. Thanks.

88 weeks ago from I am Gen Y and Graphic Design

Elizabeth Marling: I think the design should reflect the focus of your university. Are there any programs or schools your Univ is particularly known for, any ...MoreI think the design should reflect the focus of your university. Are there any programs or schools your Univ is particularly known for, any specialties? Does the school offer good opportunities for athletes, or for engineers? Or is it a well-rounded school for students who want to explore options and discover what they are good at in a positive environment?

I think high school kids actually know more specifically what they want than in the past, and focusing on features or programs the school provides may win out over the design. Just playing devil's advocate. Like the tag line idea. But what is your University? What is a (your school here) student?
84 weeks ago
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