Archive for the ‘graphics design’ Category
1991 interview with legendary graphic designer Paul Rand, creator of logos for IBM, ABC-TV, Westinghouse, UPS and hundreds more.
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I wanted to know how to design graphics for an online game (Priston Tale) specifically, i wanted to know how to make armor.
Can anyone teach me or point me a good tutorial on the web?
Thx!
you need the software.
I’m still in high school, and I know I really want to go into graphics design, but I have no idea what I should major in. Help?
You would major in graphic design. That’s the actual major.
Here is a guide:
http://www.utk.edu/academics/programs/08/GraphDes08.html
Illustrator Text effects. learn how to create text that is non-liner and in any shape you desire. Also covers gradient effects
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I am a graphics design college student. It is always recommended that we use a mac. What is a mac going to do for me that a pc cant? Also if I was to get a pc instead of mac what would be the best option closest to a mac? Which mac would you suggest?
You absolutely do not need a Mac. They are very nice machines, and they are quite useful for many things, including design. However, there is absolutely nothing a Mac can do that can’t be done on another machine. All the major design and graphic software runs equally well on Macs and Windows machines.
In the early 90s, Windows was not capable of high-end multimedia, and the Mac was. That’s when the idea that Mac was for creative people and Windows is more for homes and businesses came about. Apple has carefully nursed this myth into a full-blown icon. A Mac is a very good machine, but it’s almost always pricier than the equivalent PC, and gives you fewer options.
Macs are critically important to the design culture. It’s almost a symbol of being artistic, but that is a symbol born more of a carefully-nurtured image campaign (on the part of Apple) than any sort of reality about how the machines perform.
Any reasonably-high-end PC will do the job. Since there is real competition for PC hardware (unlike the mac world) you’ll be able to find something with the same general specs quite a bit cheaper.
I’m no Windows bigot, I’m currently writing this on a Linux machine. I also use both Mac and Windows. I like Macs. I just think they’re overpriced, and I think people have been taken in by clever marketing.
It’s ironic that artists – people who pride themselves so much on creativity and individuality are such sheep when it comes to their computer of choice.
In a few years i’m going to college (in middle school lol) and I wanna major in graphics design. I wanna work for companys like Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, or Nexon. Maybe Bungie.
Take a look at Academy of Art College in San Francisco. They’ve got a pretty good reputation for graphic design.
Hello.
I want to know the best Web Design and Graphics Design at UK?
Thats all a matter of opinion really, whats best to you might not be best for me.
I am new to graphics design. I am looking for the best software used in the industry to making professional logo’s and mascotes (cartoon characters). Im not talking about animation, just the actual logo or mascote.
The main softwares that graphic designers use right now are all created by Adobe. You can go to adobe.com and download several free trial outs of many programs for 30 days. I would suggest Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2, and Adobe Proffesional to make your PDF and print your work. All other programs are really not used at a professional level.
Im new to web and graphics design and need a laptop. Im new to laptops too. Price is not an issue and already have adobe cs4 master collection for software. Anyone have specs for nice graphic designers rig? thnx for the help, Psycoty
Personally, I would go with the 15 inch macbook pro. Since money isn’t a problem, you can get a great looking machine with hardcore specs for 2100. It has 2.8 GHz intel processor, 4 gig of the new DDR3 ram, 500 gig hard drive, and TWO! graphics cards. One is a low powered Nvidia GeForce 9400 for your every day use without using a lot of power. The other would be perfect for graphics design. Its a GeForce 9600M GT with 512 MB of shared memory, very fast. The 15 inch LED screen has a high resolution and is the perfect blend between usability and mobility. It comes with the revolutionary new battery created by apple that lasts for 7 hours on regular use, and can be recharged 1000 times before needing replaced.( No other laptop batter can be recharged 1000 times, they usually last 300 recharge cycles.) You also get a machine thats super sexy, weighs 5.5 lbs, and is less than an inch thick due to its aluminum unibody(not crappy plastic). Also, it comes with the world’s most stable operating system, so you dont have to worry about crashes, viruses, and you can have this machine for years without a problem.
In the interest of not being bias and providing a good answer, I will tell you the specs you should look for in a PC laptop if thats what you want. You definitely need a fast processor, because graphics design is all about the speed of the processor. 2.66 GHz is the bare minimum, with 2.8 to 3.0 being the optimal level of performance versus money. Any more than 3 GHz and the companies will start charging and arm and a leg. You want at least 4 GB of ram, perferably the new DDR3 ram and not last generation DDR2. 500 GB harddrive would be the minimum, and if you can get the hard drive with 7200 RPM, that would be great. Screen size should be at least 15 inches for usability and mobility, but since you will do a lot of graphics, a 17 inch would also be nice(but more expensive and a lot less mobile). Graphics cards are trickier because theres so many brands that I don’t know whats what. I do know that intel graphics suck, so don’t get them. The only company I know a lot about is Nvidia. If you find a laptop with Nvidia graphics options, get at least the 9600 GT. Usually, for a PC in the 2000$ price range, they will come with graphics like the 9800 GT. Also, get a card with at least 512MB of shared memory. Most lower end models have graphics cards with 256MB of shared memory, but you want the 512 as it will provide a much faster system. As for battery, don’t expect anything great if you plan on doing a lot of graphics work. No laptop will last more than 2-3 hours with processor intensive graphics work, so plan on carrying your power adapter with you. But in any case, get at least a nine cell battery. A 12 cell battery is preferable.
Well, goodluck with your decision.
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Creating awareness of eco-friendly practices and sustainability in print, design and marketing. Print design is not dying, it has evolved. Finding new and creative ways to best utilize resources is essential to staying vital in todays market, and more importantly, standing out from the competitive.
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