“If you think math is hard, try web design.” ―Trish Parr
Capturing the attention of your audience within the first few seconds of a site visit is crucial. Research has shown that website visitors make judgements about the site’s credibility in as little as 50 milliseconds, and that one in five visitors will leave your website almost immediately if you don’t pique their interest during that crucial first view. Read more
Everything old is new again. But, everything that’s new is pretty darn great! There are several new trends in graphic design that are sure to delight designers seeking ways to create fun, ingenious visuals for consumers.
Here are the seven newest design trends to keep an eye on: Read more
It’s easy to explain our individual sources of inspiration; they can be acquired from many things, whether it be from a specific genre of music or a famous designer – anything that pushes us into our creative state in order to begin our creative process. Everyone finds inspiration somewhere. You don’t have to be a professional designer to do it. Read more
Many times the most effective way to gather all of the ideas bouncing around in a creative space is to use visual references. This applies whether you’re presenting to a client or simply trying to provide a clearer picture of your ideas. Read more
Looking to build your first portfolio, but not sure where to start? I don’t blame you: portfolio organization is tricky! But, I’m here to (hopefully) make your life easier. I’ve put together 10 steps that will help you on your powerful portfolio journey!
Only show your best work! Go for quality, not quantity. Read more
“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” -Albert Einstein
How do we measure the success of a trade that is subjective? I struggle to understand this concept when re-evaluating our departmental processes, because the very idea of measurable goals contradicts everything about creative freedom. Read more
Is there a set list of rules to follow on how to be successful when beginning your design career? Before you read on, the answer, unfortunately, is NO… But, even though I haven’t been a designer for long (I’ve only been out of college for a year), in that short amount of time, I’ve come up with a few personal tips that have worked for me – and maybe they will work for you, too! Read more