Working With Writers: Some Insight From the Other Side
I think it goes without saying that one of the only things that writers and designers have in common is the fact that we both have to “create.” I could break it down to “right brain” (you) and…
What’s With All the Jerks?
Over the last couple of years I have had the opportunity to observe the design community from a unique perspective. For the most part, I’ve really enjoyed it. Most of the people I have met have been incredible.…
Is Facebook Getting Boring?
Remember when Facebook used to be fun? Do you remember how you used to feel before you logged into the site for the day? Do you remember the wonder and excitement of who you might discover? I sure…
3 Ways to Satisfy Your Thirst for More Followers on Twitter
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to get hundreds, thousands, or even millions of followers on Twitter? In my time on Twitter I have seen a lot of elaborate schemes that claim to produce a…
Subscribe to These Excellent Design-Related RSS Feeds
Last year, I published an article that listed some of my favorite websites to subscribe to using RSS. That article quickly became one of the most popular articles on this site; making it to the front page of Digg.…
4 Tips to Help Promote Your Website Using Facebook Fan Pages
When it comes to promoting a website through social media, a lot of people clump Twitter and Facebook Fan Pages into the same category. Most people see them as similar tools to help promote their brand; and while…
22 Fantastic Animal Character Tutorials for Illustrator
If you love animals, you’ll love this round up of 22 Fantastic Animal Illustration Tutorials. These tutorials will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a professional-looking character or mascot in Illustrator and will help you fine-tune your…
Running a Design Blog Like a Business
Many design blogs start off as a hobby. Designers like to share what they have learned and seek out criticism from others. Blogs are a natural way of doing this. As blogs mature however many of us have…
Starting and Growing a Design Blog with Design Informer’s Jad Limcaco
Hello everyone! This week I had some time to sit down with Jad Limcaco. Jad is the guy behind Design Informer, a relatively new design blog that has been publishing some really nice content. I wanted to talk…
Fuel Your Designs With Motivation
As a designer, there are a few things you need in order to keep creating fresh works of art. One of those things is (the often forgotten) ‘motivation’. Motivation is an important factor in your ability to convey…
Switching From PC to Mac: The Adobe Cross-Platform Upgrade
So you have finally decided to make the switch from PC to Mac. Congratulations! Changing platforms is quite a big decision and there are a lot of things to consider. Is it worth the price? Will you be…
The Evolution of a Design Blog
As many of you know, the design community isn’t all that old. In fact, some of the most successful and popular design blogs have only been around for about 2-3 years. During that time the design community has…
Stocking Up on Design Resources
I think it’s safe to say that most designers cringe at the idea of using clip art in their work. When I think of clip art, I think back to the Intro to Computers class that I took…
How to Avoid and Relieve the Devastating Effects of Eye Strain
I think it is safe to say that most designers don’t think very often about the effect that their job has on their eyes. If you’re anything like me you probably work until your eyes burn or get…
You Can Survive and Thrive After a Crisis
Sure, some of us have it easier than others but for the most part, success comes to the people who want it the most. We all know that life isn’t easy and there sure as heck aren’t any…
