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Bill Gates & Steve Jobs Biographical Infographic

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Web Designer Comic Strip

I stumbled upon this and thought it was funny.

Creating HTML E-mails : Guide for Web Designers

Hello everyone! Cameron Chapman wrote this very useful overview for web designers on html e-mails. She offers tips on what to use and tells you what to expect. Cameron also tells you what sites have e-mail templates to use as a guide for creating your html e-mail. Read the article here

Business Card Templates by DesigniousTimes

DesigniousTimes.com has created 2 sided business card templates for those who are looking for a nice looking card, but too busy to create a new one. They are print ready and all you have to do is add your name and information. Honestly, they aren't bad looking. These can be useful and may I add that these are FREE.

Below are some of the templates you can choose from. To view all click here

 

 

Design a Sleek Website Interface in Photoshop by Gomediazine

It's been awhile, since I posted anything web relate so here's a good website interface tutorial from Gomediazine. Click here to read

William Beach of Go Media Answers Getting Into Graphic Design

One of the owners of the graphic design firm in Cleveland, Go Media, shares some comments on a Q&A he had. He touches on a couple things that may be useful for upcoming designers.

Here is some question & answers from the Go Media blog:

"What are some good ways to network effectively in the Graphic Design/Illustration field?
First, you have everything in your power to put yourself “out there” build a website, join design sites like Behance and Deviant Art, volunteer your services to design posters that will get exposure, join design organizations like AIGA, attend conventions and events like Weapons of Mass Creation.
Once you’ve gotten out there, you just need to be outgoing and friendly. Show people your work. And again, BE NICE. Nobody likes a snobby conceited artist. Have a genuine interest in the artists around you.

Which skills have you observed to be the most sought after in this field?
That’s easy. Web development is the absolute most important skill in this industry right now. Over the past three years our print-to-web ratio has gone from 50-50 to 10-90.
We get nine web projects in the door for every print project. Flash animation and After Effects is also growing in demand. I know designers love print-work, but if you want to be on the leading edge of the demand curve – learn everything you can about the web. In particular, study the leading content management systems and design requirements for mobile devices.

What are the qualities you look for in a business partner?
Honesty, work ethic, no ego and a take action personality."

To read the rest of the article go here: http://www.gomediazine.com/design-articles/design-industry-insight/getting-into-graphic-design-q-a-with-william-beachy/