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Comment on 20 More Inspiring Website Footer Designs by James Kurtz III

James Kurtz III — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:29:45 +0000

I really like Kurt-J’s

Comment on Why does everyone think they are a graphic designer? by Raphael

Raphael — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:57:13 +0000

Very interesting article; I believe besides design, acting (and maybe pro sports; dunno about that one), photography is the one other field where everyone thinks they’re an expert.

I’ve a question to all graphic designers though: how should somebody who is _not_ a graphic designer approach graphic design in a way that doesn’t make real graphic designers want to throw up?

As a web application developer by trade, I’m frequently asked to _design_ things (as opposed to just program them). My usual response is “I’m not a designer, go find somebody else”, but sometimes that’s just not an option (mostly for financial reasons). So how should somebody like me –and I’m sure there are others in similar positions– approach graphic design to make their work not outright suck?

Comment on 20 More Inspiring Website Footer Designs by Dan Hauk

Dan Hauk — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:58:49 +0000

Awesome collection. I definitely need to start implementing a footer into the overall design. It really seems to add a lot to the site and connect the design to itself.

If you need another to add to a future list, check out http://www.branded07.com/

Comment on 20 More Inspiring Website Footer Designs by Hasan Yalçın » Haftanın Derlemesi - 7

Hasan Yalçın » Haftanın Derlemesi - 7 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:34:23 +0000

[...] Tasarımlarınızın alt kısımları (Footer) için yaratıcı örnekler. [...]

Comment on Why does everyone think they are a graphic designer? by Why does everyone think they are a graphic designer? | eightyone design - graphic design blog « one2love :: be graphic!

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:01:07 +0000

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Comment on T-Shirt Design Tips! by Obsidian

Obsidian — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:59:57 +0000

This is a great blog for start up designers, I have a project that I want to start, and it helps to have people who can tell you how to not go too far

Comment on Offline Creative Design Inspiration by lu

lu — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:03:41 +0000

Hi Gareth,

Exhibitions! That’s an excellent one, especially if it’s a craft you aren’t familiar with , therefore forcing you to break out and think in a different direction.

Thanks for your comment!

Comment on What should a graphic designer wear? by lu

lu — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:50:16 +0000

Hi James,

Glad you liked the article! Perfect scenario, thanks for sharing. I do agree that dressing in clothing you feel comfortable in allows you to feel more confident as you are able to be yourself and don’t have to pretend to be anyone else.

Hi Gareth

I do think that people expect designers to dress differently, which I hope they find refreshing and as you mention it allows us to show a bit of personality.

Thank you both for your thoughts.

Comment on My Top 10 Computer Arts Magazine Covers by lu

lu — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:27:15 +0000

Hi Dan,

GDUSA looks good - especially for free, shame I can’t get it sent here in the UK. I do think CA is worth the money, it covers such a diverse range of graphic design projects and is most certainly inspirational.

Thanks for stopping by!

Comment on What should a graphic designer wear? by Gareth Coxon - Dot Design

Gareth Coxon - Dot Design — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:37:24 +0000

I think some clients like and almost expect that designers will dress casually or differently. In the past I’ve been along to meetings at quite stuffy corporate offices where the clients will come in in their suits and there’s almost a look of jealously in their eyes that you more smart casual with abit of personality! Or is that just me reading to much into those eyes?

I think wearing what you want is one of the perks of the job!