Hello? Is anybody out there? Well, I hope you are because due to my lack of posting I figured I would make an update.
Today I have decided to share you ten videos that I find to be inspirational. Some are funny, some are what we can relate to, some are creative and some are just plain jaw-dropping. I hope you enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
How to Become a Design Genius: Take Time Off. Lots of It.
Every seven years, the graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister takes a one-year sabbatical. As he argues, that’s not so crazy.
A very important design technique is using a grid as the foundation of your work, whether it’s print or web. According to Exploring Typography by Tova Rabinowitz, the book quotes:
Creating layouts can be made easier by using a grid, which is a framework of guidelines that form an underlying structure for the layout of a document or web site. Grids are used by designers to aid in the logical placement of design elements, to maintain consistency among related layouts, and to establish a sense of rhythm throughout a design. Using a grid streamlines the design process because it allows designers to reapply their design decisions to multiple layouts, rather than beginning a new one each time. Grids are especially helpful in saving time on large projects.
To give you several examples where we commonly see grids, they are used in websites, magazine layouts, calendars, and even term papers. When you look at a design, in most cases you do not see an actual grid, but you are definitely seeing it in the works. Read the rest of this entry »
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