"InDesign on every graphics designer's desktop"
Tuesday September 30, 2003
A side effect of the latest upgrades to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign in the new Creative Suite, recently announced by Adobe, is that it could put InDesign in the hands ... Read More
Buying the Work of Others
Monday September 29, 2003
Thought this quote from a review of The Print Shop Deluxe 20 was an interesting take on consumer "desktop publishing" software:
The Print Shop is no desktop publishing program; your $50 ... Read More
By the Job or By the Hour?
Monday September 29, 2003
Shelley posts, "I was wondering if it's best to charge an hourly rate or give a fixed price for a job with a fixed number of revisions allowed." Discuss Pricing ... Read More
Independent Book Stores
Monday September 29, 2003
Jeff Fisher has a book on the business of graphic design coming out in 2004. He's looking for info on "your favorite local independent books stores that have great art ... Read More
The New Microsoft Publisher
Sunday September 28, 2003
Due out in mid-October, Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 sports a new name and a stronger focus on business use. See how it compares to Publisher 2002.
Multi-color to Monochromatic
Sunday September 28, 2003
Forum members discuss various ways to convert a full-color image to shades of a single Pantone color. Join the Discussion
In House Book Printing Recommendations
Saturday September 27, 2003
In the forum Missannthrop posts "I'm using an HP 6122, purchased especially for this project. I like it because the 'book' comes out double-sided and collated BUT, is it ... Read More
A Workhorse of a Logo
Saturday September 27, 2003
Step in to the forum for a little logo and business card critique and pick up some great tips from our members. What do you think of that laughing horse ... Read More
Web Bloopers
Friday September 26, 2003
About Web Design/HTML Guide Jennifer Kyrnin gives it 4 stars saying, "This is a fast and easy read for anyone designing Web pages. Every blooper is identified and solved clearly ... Read More
Cheap Printing
Friday September 26, 2003
Computer Peripherals Guide Rick Russell says a bargain inkjet printer "should provide brisk, convenient printing at a low price." How about under $100 initial cost and around a nickel a ... Read More
Color Scheme Picker
Thursday September 25, 2003
Here's a nifty little online tool for trying out monochromatic, contrasting, and other color schemes. It will also simulate how your selected colors will look to people with varying color ... Read More
Design in the Real World
Thursday September 25, 2003
Do you ever think that the time you spend finetuning and fussing with a layout or making careful font choices goes unnoticed and under-appreciated? Maybe it's just that the bad ... Read More
Creating an Illustration
Wednesday September 24, 2003
From thumbnail sketches to templates, color, details, and print ready illustration Glitschka Studios documents the creative process step-by-step. Glitschka Studios: Creating an Illustration
Resolution Inch by Inch
Tuesday September 23, 2003
One of the most confusing aspects of desktop publishing is resolution and the measurement of resolution: SPI, PPI, DPI, and LPI. Often DPI is used in place of SPI and ... Read More
Build a Better Image
Sunday September 21, 2003
What kind of first impression do you and your business make? September 21-27 is Build a Better Image Week so I've rounded up top resources to help you do just ... Read More
Do You Want Big & Flat?
Saturday September 20, 2003
Once you go flat you won't go back. About Computer Peripherals Guide Rick Russell has updated his top picks of 17-inch flat panel LCD displays from basic models to some ... Read More
Online Class: Create a Greeting Card
Friday September 19, 2003
Learn desktop publishing while creating a custom greeting card. This newly revamped, project-based online desktop publishing course is a series of 9 lessons on creating a simple greeting card while ... Read More
Test Yourself
Thursday September 18, 2003
How much do you already know about desktop publishing? Find out. Do one or more of the multiple choice quizzes or matching exercises covering beginner to intermediate topics in desktop ... Read More
Raedablity and Profroaednig
Wednesday September 17, 2003
Whether based on actual research or just a fun word game, it brings up some interesting questions regarding readability, typos, and proofreading. See waht I'm tlkaing abuot in the Tpye ... Read More
Tablet Wants & Needs
Wednesday September 17, 2003
Marria is considering a graphics tablet but isn't sure which one. "So will I (do you) really NEED 1,024 levels of sensitivity (the Intuos) or is the Graphire2 'good enough?' ... Read More
Volunteer DTP
Tuesday September 16, 2003
In the forum, we're discussing doing volunteer or pro bono work in order to gain more experience and develop a portfolio. Some thoughts offered by members...
"...be sure to set some ... Read More
Product News: Scribus Update
Tuesday September 16, 2003
Scribus, the recently released Linux Desktop Publishing application, is now at version 1.1.0 with a plethora of new features to make it faster and with more import and export ... Read More
Direct Mail Design
Tuesday September 16, 2003
"In a recent survey of 2000 US adults 31% said they prefer direct mail as a marketing vehicle." -- About Marketing Guide Laura Schneider. Help your customers take advantage of ... Read More
Yearbook Layouts
Monday September 15, 2003
Beyond the mug shots, yearbooks have photo displays, often from amateur photographers. What can you do with these photos in terms of layout to enhance their appearance. Discuss It!
Barriers to Upgrading
Monday September 15, 2003
If price isn't enough to make you think twice about upgrading, perhaps product activitation will be. Adobe is giving it a whirl in Australia with Photoshop. Is it a legitimate ... Read More
Product News: Adobe Illustrator
Monday September 15, 2003
Coming soon, "a new Illustrator, complete with Unicode text support, OpenType Layout features, and reportedly the most advanced typography UI in any application." (via Typographica : Illustrator advanced typography: ATypI ... Read More
Pricing Web Projects
Monday September 15, 2003
In print or on-screen, setting a price for our work seems to be one of the toughest aspects of freelance design. About Web Design/HTML Guide Jennifer Kyrnin helps you tackle ... Read More
Type I Saw Today
Sunday September 14, 2003
I often find inspiration or just derive pleasure from signs and posters seen while driving around town and other everyday uses of type found in my pantry or even in ... Read More
See Thru Scanning
Saturday September 13, 2003
About Computer Peripherals Guide Rick Russell is enthused about the new Scanjet 4670. HP, If You Read This, Send Me This Scanner!
Color, Contrast & Dimension in News Design
Saturday September 13, 2003
There are some fun color experiments in this interactive project (requires Flash). Examples and exercises help you explore the use of color in design. Poynter.org: Color, Contrast & Dimension
Product News: Put It On Paper! E-book
Friday September 12, 2003
Mystified by the printing process? Worried about your first venture into commercial printing? This 96-page e-book promises "practical advice that will help customers work with printers effectively." Available for $24.95, ... Read More
Art Direction: Do You Have What It Takes?
Friday September 12, 2003
Think fast! Take these two interactive quizzes and see if you can come up with visual art solutions to several serious and light-hearted news stories. Compare your ideas to the ... Read More
Cut It Out
Friday September 12, 2003
"Let's just say I'm not a big fan of clip art. Especially when it comes to news design because more often than not someone is just sticking it on a ... Read More
Maps Galore
Thursday September 11, 2003
Get inspiration and ideas for your next map drawing project from this collection of subway maps from around the world. (via DesignWritings)
Related from this site:
Free Clip Art of Maps and ... Read More
Q&A: Starting a Newspaper
Wednesday September 10, 2003
Q. I am thinking about starting a weekly or bi-monthly newspaper for my Town or County. Where should I start to learn what would be involved? I realize ... Read More
New Desktop Printers
Wednesday September 10, 2003
Here are some of the latest printers on the market. (via graphics.com)EPSON Stylus C84 Ink Jet Printer with DuraBrite Inks - under $100 all-purpose ink jet printerOlympus Digital Photo Printer ... Read More
US To Get More Colorful Paper Currency
Wednesday September 10, 2003
"Now we'll no longer have to envy the Europeans their colorful money." (via About Graphic Design)
Related from this site:Making Money - The Legalities of Copying or Photographing Paper Money of ... Read More
Writing Photo Captions for the Web
Tuesday September 9, 2003
"Photographs are rarely self-sufficient. They need captions. A caption tells us something about the person or thing photographed, also something about the photographer." Writing photo captions for the Web - ... Read More
7 Decades of Design
Monday September 8, 2003
Need inspiration for reproducing a retro look in your work? For an interesting timeline of design trends, browse the covers of Esquire Magazine from 1933 to the present. (via DesignWritings)
And ... Read More
Working from Home
Sunday September 7, 2003
September 7-13 is Improve Your Home Office Week. Whether you need a complete overhaul or just need to clear off a spot on your desktop, here are dozens of ways ... Read More
What Color Is It?
Sunday September 7, 2003
ALS posts in Foreword, "This seems like the coolest product on the planet." It sure does. For $299US you can find out the closest PANTONE color for anything you point ... Read More
Interesting Shareware & Freeware Dingbat Fonts
Saturday September 6, 2003
Have you seen these? BunchOLines makes it easy to create parallel vertical or horizontal lines for rules and quick borders. InstantLogo has a variety of shapes to help jumpstart your ... Read More
Make Your Fonts for Free
Saturday September 6, 2003
Download a free light version of DTL FontMaster. The download includes several demo products as well. Mac & Windows (via Typographica : FontMaster for Free)
Illusions of Depth
Friday September 5, 2003
Andrew Kator gives you techniques for showing a 3D world in your 2D designs. Apply these tips to illustrations and logos. ATPM 9.09 - Quick Tips in Design: Part 3: ... Read More
Find More Fonts at Phil's
Friday September 5, 2003
Phil's Fonts has added thousands of new fonts to its selection. New fonts are available from: FontFont, Parkinson Type Design, HollandFonts, and Typotheque. Phil's has also added over 1500 OpenType ... Read More
Christmas Crafting - Get Started Now
Thursday September 4, 2003
Crafty Computer Paper has an online Christmas Projects course. An Advent Calendar and Christmas Tree decoration projects are online now. Look for new projects posted every other week for ... Read More
Which PDF is Best?
Thursday September 4, 2003
Eggles and Broacher offer some good answers to the question "What is the difference between a PDF from Photoshop and from Acrobat?" Learn About It!
Full-Time Desktop Publishing
Thursday September 4, 2003
If you have your own full-time desktop publishing business Shellie wants to know "how you went from doing DTP on the side to making it your main source of income." ... Read More
Free Desktop Publishing Basics Class
Thursday September 4, 2003
Learn desktop publishing one or two words at a time and one rule at a time with this free desktop publishing class by email. Each day will bring you a ... Read More
Graphic & Design Business magazine
Thursday September 4, 2003
Debuting this fall, Graphic & Design Business, targets owners of design firms and corporate art department managers. New Magazine Provides Right Brain Stuff for Left Brain People
Creative Typography
Wednesday September 3, 2003
Explore creative ways to use type including student work, posters, and fanciful type treatments. Study the creative typography used by graphic designers to communicate more than just the basic meaning ... Read More
Scanning Slides
Wednesday September 3, 2003
John is seeking advice. "Would someone offer some advice on an affordable slide scanner that will produce a good 5x7?" Discuss It!
Learning Desktop Publishing
Tuesday September 2, 2003
Randy is new to desktop publishing and teaching himself. He asks "what is the best way to learn desktop publishing and graphic design?" Discuss It!
NO SHOUTING
Tuesday September 2, 2003
Decorative fonts grab attention. ALL CAPS demand attention. Using the two together just gives people a headache.
Quality Artwork Needed
Monday September 1, 2003
Shartnet is "looking for royalty free vector & raster images for print ad building. I've been all over the web and can't seem to find anything good." Where do you ... Read More