by jamesgeorge | Dec 7, 2012 | Articles, Illustrator, Tutorials
Creating Custom Shapes In Illustrator is Faster Photoshop is great for a lot of things, but some tasks I prefer to do in Illustrator, simply because I can do them much quicker there. One of those tasks is building complex and precise shapes. Honestly I feel like I can...
by jamesgeorge | Dec 3, 2012 | Articles, Design
Introduction to Symmetry Finding the proper balance in your designs is an essential part of building quality visual communication. When your design is out of balance, your message gets lost in the confusion. Key elements such as proportion and hierarchy suffer,...
by jamesgeorge | Dec 3, 2012 | Articles, Freelancing, Web Design
Back Up Your Work! As artists, designers, photographers, developers, and anyone who simply likes to keep their files and documents, we have all experienced the pain and anguish of data loss. We have all had that moment where we have lost something that we simply...
by jamesgeorge | Nov 29, 2012 | Articles, Design
Design Principles There are design principles out there that make our work interesting. There are others that are valuable aspects to consider when creating a design. These principles can be used to your advantage, making your designs stronger. You use these design...
by jamesgeorge | Nov 27, 2012 | Articles, Design, Photoshop, Web Design, Web Development
A Look at Drop Shadows One of the most common design challenges across many mediums is creating depth when three dimensions are not available. Flat designs can be boring and monotonous. To combat this, it is our job to create designs that jump off the page. For years,...
