As a Designer myself, I spend quite a bit of time talking to, looking at, and searching for other designers, especially other designers of color. While there are others of us out there, the fact remains that design is still overwhelmingly White. It’s lonely out here.
Read MorePhotoshop is used for everything from high end work in the marketing and fashion industries, to messing around and making memes. If that's the case, then why do so many people still misuse it?
Read MoreRecently a friend asked me this. They have a friend who's a freshman and is wondering if it's worth the money, or something they may want to do because the idea of sitting at a desk all the time doesn't seem appealing. Because I'm currently working in the industry, they asked me for my input.
Read MoreWhether you decide to hire a professional to do your marketing or branding (you absolutely should), or you want to take a crack at it yourself, here are some tips to help you be successful.
Read MoreWith so much cross discipline work these days, that line is continually muddied. Many graphic designers are artists as well, being trained in "traditional" arts.
Read MoreDiversity has a deeper meaning than just "team building exercises", or making sure that you hire the first non white face that walks through your door.
Read MoreThe relationship of client and designer is a collaborative one. You could say that the client is the boss, because they initiate the project and are responsible for the final decisions. You could also say that the designer is the boss because they're the creative professional and the ones bringing the project to life.
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