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You know you are a Designer when…….
Sep 4th
Being a designer totally kicks butt! You become so engrossed in this profession that you fail to notice the awesomeness in it; which (other) people think is totally insignificant. Well, it is time to educate them and let them know why we are the real deal.
To be honest, I think I’ve learned a lot in the process of living the life of a designer. I’m sure you understand when I say this. So, I decided to gather a few peculiar behaviors of today’s designer. This may sound funny to many, but i guarantee this is true to the last nerve :)
How to Build a Successful and Innovative (Design) Brand Online
Sep 2nd
A brand is the personality that identifies a product, service or company and how it relates to key constituencies. Some people distinguish the psychological aspect, brand associations like thoughts, feelings, perceptions, images, experiences, beliefs, attitudes, and so on that become linked to the brand. A brand evokes passion, perseverance, power and the desire to succeed.
Take a moment and ask yourself this question “Why does my competitor’s business get more attention than mine?” The answer just may have to do with the elements that go into how memorable the business is, and this is where Branding comes into picture.
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25 Must Read articles on Design, Typography and Web Development – 2
Aug 24th
I am currently working on a really good article about Inspiration and (coincidentally) Steve Jobs. In that article, I plan to explain how we can seek inspiration from Jobs’ work ethics, his dynamic attitude towards life, his love towards what he does and everything else. Until that surfaces out, let us look into those articles which have been making some rounds on my Twitter stream lately.
As i said in my previous article, I am an avid user of Stumble Upon and using it, I find great articles and resources on the web every day.
So, I thought the best thing would be to share them with you so that you get a taste of how the web is filled with creative writers and designers.
Must read articles on Design, Creativity and Web Design
Aug 9th
I’ve been using Twitter a lot lately and posting some really interesting links. I am also an avid user of Stumble Upon and combining it with Twitter and sharing stuff is the greatest thing that I can indulge myself in. I have unraveled some really great articles in the past couple of weeks and I would love to share them with you today.
I have handpicked the best 10 articles from my twitter feed and have showcased them here. Some are purely professional, a few are funny but useful and the rest are just a pleasure to read. I suggest you take a look at these and read it to gain some wisdom on design and creativity. It has had a positive effect on the way I look at things now. My thoughts and ideas have become more dynamic and mature.
Effective ways of improving your Search Engine Ranking
Jul 31st
It has been quite some time on this blog that we talked about effective blogging strategies, so I figured that you guys may need a small diversion from the regular set of articles that get published on this blog. In this article, Maria from wix.com explains how to effectively build your search engine ranking by adopting the Open Directory Project.
Boosting your online presence can make a big difference to your site traffic volume. This can increase sales and/or improve your standing amongst your competitors or contemporaries. So how can you get this boost? Well there numerous available methods to improve search rankings and traffic. A primary one is keyword optimization for search engines.
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Interview with Master Doodle/Dark Artist – Shaun
Jul 27th
Regardless of any advancement in technology, pen and paper will always be the number once choice for any budding artist or illustrator. It is with these pencil sketches that we create great designs. So, what exactly makes a doodle so fascinating even though it is claimed to be one of the most unproductive ways of spending time. Today, we have one of the finest and undoubtedly, the most unique work of art I’ve ever come across in my past year or so as an artist.
There are two types of artists in this world, Geniuses and Magicians. Geniuses create extraordinary work of art but give you space and time to realize that even you could do such stuff if you work hard enough. And then there are Magicians, and you have no idea how they do it! Shaun is a magician.
Benefits of Blogging and WordPress Hosting
Jul 14th
Blogging has really grown from being a popular teen pastime to a corporate requirement. The list of the companies dabbling in enterprise blogs is growing and it is expected to reach a huge number in a couple of years as the gap between semantic web and user-interactivity is getting smaller.
What started as a personal online publishing system which allowed individuals to quickly and simply write, publish and distribute their own opinions via the internet has grown to unparalleled proportions which allows businesses to grow and corporate deals to be made. People have effectively utilized the social media and helped it grow into something that is incorporated into the very fabric of our lives.
The art of Design/Creative thinking : 10 ways to foster Innovation
Jul 12th
Design is ubiquitous. It is in the magazines we read, the products we use, the services we enjoy and the consumer experiences that happen to us (especially the brand experiences that big companies like Apple and Nike deliver to us these days). Design is an intrinsic factor in what we communicate, in advertisements, in posters and in every TV show we watch. Design plays a very vital role in everything we use and perceive, and is prevalent in the very fabric of our lives. The reason design is prevalent is because; we designers have a unique way of creating stuff which makes the lives of others easier to deal with. Design is not just about making things cool or making them beautiful. It is about giving the form, a function and it can be used to tackle a whole range of creative and business issues.
Gorgeous Vintage Car Illustrations : A trip down the memory lane
Jul 5th
Owning a car is a necessity for many people, but for many others, possessing antique cars is a matter of pride and serves as a symbol of prestige. Many enthusiasts consider this collection as a hobby. But there are several others who collect as an investment option where once they buy it, its value increases and they can sell it after some time at a higher price than originally bought.
According to the Antique Automobile Club of America and several other organizations worldwide, an antique car can be defined as any car which is more than 25 years of age. Sometimes it is seen that some classic cars are misrepresented as antique cars. However antique cars are not profitable to use for everyday transportation, these antiques cars are much popular for leisure driving. Owning and collecting such rare and exquisite cars are considered as a passionate hobby by people all over the world.
A brief overview of Typography and (sans)serif Typefaces
Jul 1st
Ever since the first books were written and published centuries ago, the primary goal of typography was readability. It does not matter how pretty a page layout is or how unique a font selection is, if the typography makes the information on the page harder to read, the page has failed in its main duty : to transfer information to the reader in an efficient manner.
Typography encompasses the reality of effective web design and achieves success in creating web page identity and the enhancement of visual appearance. Typography is much more than the “art of text”, it’s the evolution of creativity within simple to intricate web designs. Just as a good architecture needs great foundation, similarly a good blog is a result of unique content supported by the use of eye-catching typography. Typography leaves you with the option of bringing together simple creativity with unique and effective communication in order to get your blog or sites main focus across.
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