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Why having a creative block is really a good thing

Posted July 21st, 2010 by Lou Levit .

This article brought to you by:Visit UPrinting.com, the online printer that understands the needs of designers. If you’re a designer, it’s very likely that at
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How sketching will take your design process to the next level

Posted June 7th, 2010 by Lou Levit .

For a long time now it’s been evident that soon technology will rule the world (if it doesn’t already). It seems as though every day
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40 Tips for brand-new freelance designers

Posted March 25th, 2010 by Nicole Foster .

GUEST ARTICLE by Nicole Foster – If you would like to write for GDB, contact me. The switch to becoming a freelance designer is difficult
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Make your design career a reality through the power of passion

Posted March 22nd, 2010 by Ally E. Hardgrave .

GUEST ARTICLE by Ally E. Hardgrave – If you would like to write for GDB, contact me. Passion is a critical ingredient for success. We
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Designing through the eyes of a non-designer

Posted March 10th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

Think of your favorite children’s song. Now grab a coworker and tap the tune of the song on their hand while you sing it silently
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Finding your voice in the design community

Posted March 4th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

If the online design community were an actual city, it would be a thriving metropolis. Complete with skyscrapers, huge arenas and enormous shopping centers. But
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How to stand out and get noticed as a designer

Posted February 19th, 2010 by Nicole Foster .

GUEST ARTICLE by Nicole Foster  – If you would like to write for GDB, contact me. There are thousands of designers on the internet today
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The beginner’s guide to blogging about design

Posted February 16th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

So you want to blog about design, eh? You’ll have to take a number and wait in line because, frankly, there are thousands of blogs
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What to do when a client wants you to copy other designs

Posted February 9th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

In the graphic and web design industry, we like to think of ourselves as “creatives” who constantly keep the creative juices flowing and come up
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Avoid design burn-out by limiting client revisions

Posted February 5th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

Beginning a new design project is always exhilarating. You’re energized and excited about working on the project and creating something effective and beautiful. But have
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Specialization: a designer’s key to success in the future

Posted February 2nd, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

I am currently reading “The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding” a phenomenal book about marketing and branding written by Al Ries. One of the laws
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Will the iPad change the way you design?

Posted January 28th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

Unless you on a deserted island somewhere, you heard yesterday about Apple’s newest technological advancement: the iPad. Now, there has been all sorts of buzz
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UX design in print media: designing with the user in mind

Posted January 18th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

Due to the increasing popularity of usability design and user experience design articles that focus on the internet and web design, you might not be
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Anatomy of a massive site redesign

Posted January 10th, 2010 by Preston D Lee .

If you’ve ever visited the site before, you know that Graphic Design Blender just went through a massive site redesign. I am now happy to
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Time management tips for designers

Posted December 18th, 2009 by Preston D Lee .

Whether you work in a corporate office, small production house, or as a freelance designer, chances are you have a lot to do. As designers,
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51 New Year resolutions for graphic and web designers

Posted December 9th, 2009 by Preston D Lee .

The traditional New Year Resolution: some dread it and some embrace it. Of course, it’s not always easy to sit down and decide what we
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