by jamesgeorge | Jun 24, 2010 | Articles, Tutorials, Web Design
Breaking into the world on web design can be a daunting task, especially when starting from scratch with little or no knowledge of what you are supposed to do, and where you are supposed start. When you want to start your own web site, it is difficult to figure out...
by jamesgeorge | Jun 23, 2010 | Articles, Typography
Weight and Width Understanding how type works is an essential part of design. Weight and width can both have a drastic effect on the look and feel of an overall design piece. This is true for both print design and web design. Understanding how letterforms interact...
by jamesgeorge | Jun 13, 2010 | Articles, Basics
In design there are principles out there that make our designs interesting and 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. One aspect of design is that our...
by jamesgeorge | May 31, 2010 | Articles, Illustrator
I was playing around with Adobe Illustrator yesterday, and I had to use a clipping path on a photo. I need to be able to get it just right and show what is needed and hide what isn’t needed, but sometimes you miss your mark. Here, I wanted the brand logo to...
by jamesgeorge | May 30, 2010 | Articles, Photoshop
This tutorial is great for adding quick and simple contrast to a photo. When using this in your design, it is a good idea to choose a subject that has to do with target market. To start, find a photograph with a main figure of subject in the middle, with a lot going...
by jamesgeorge | May 25, 2010 | Articles, Photoshop, Tutorials
When we are designing a layout, sometimes it can be difficult and time consuming to find multiple images for a layout that will work together and create a sense of unity to our design. There are so many resources available, such as the stock photography web sites, or...
