Inspiration

4 Elements Of  Wes Anderson-Inspired Web Design

4 Elements Of Wes Anderson-Inspired Web Design

For designers and design fans alike, a place of color, imagination and inspiration is a consistent state of mind. It’s safe to say that no one portrays that place quite like director Wes Anderson, whose frames of intricate color, symmetry and graphic design create stunning worlds unlike anything before them. While it may seem as though…

5 Questions Every Freelancer Should Ask Before Taking a Job

5 Questions Every Freelancer Should Ask Before Taking a Job

Questions for freelancers considering a job: Do I like this person/company? Will I enjoy this project? Is this something I can use in my portfolio? How much time will it take me? Will it be more beneficial to charge an hourly rate or a flat fee? Freelancing can be an excellent source of income, often…

How Good People Skills Can Help You Be a Better Designer

How Good People Skills Can Help You Be a Better Designer

What skills do I need to become a graphic designer? Collaboration Communication Respect Linguistic Empathy Adaptability Conflict Resolution Patience Graphic design is a competitive business requiring knowledge about a variety of programs, like Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Additionally, familiarity with web design and advertising are crucial to success. However, it may surprise you to know…

35 Stunning Hi-Res "Public Domain" Astronomy Images
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35 Stunning Hi-Res "Public Domain" Astronomy Images

Back in 2009, in the wake of Shepard Fairey’s debacle with the AP over the rights to the image he used as reference/inspiration for his wildly popular Obama poster, it made me want to share a list of Public Domain Licensed images, in this case, astronomy. Fairey’s situation should hit home with all pixel junkies…

These Tennessee Designers Will Be the Only Tens You See
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These Tennessee Designers Will Be the Only Tens You See

Who are some of the best graphic designers from Tennessee? Jeremy Cowart Derrick Castle Kyle Jones Derik Hobbs Jenean Morrison Andrew Wierzba Coco Lundy Shane O’Brien Kalyn Smith Shane Helm Justin Helton Marcus Williamson Amber Brannon If you saw our post on KY designers, you know the south’s art scene is nothing to sneeze at—and…

10 Outstanding Graphic Designers From Kentucky

10 Outstanding Graphic Designers From Kentucky

Who are some of the best Kentucky graphic designers? While many people visit Kentucky for its rich history, green countryside, and bourbon famous recipes, Kentucky’s art scene is also booming. And it’s not just the fine arts that are taking over this southern state; graphic designers throughout Kentucky are proving their work is pretty extraordinary. In fact, we’ve listed…

40 Material Design Android Apps for Clean User Interfaces
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40 Material Design Android Apps for Clean User Interfaces

Google’s material design has become a language unto itself. Both mobile and web designers are swooning over the simplicity of Google’s systematic foundation for textures, animations, and icon styles. Material design is here to stay and only seems to be growing in popularity. 21 If you want to design apps for Android then material design…