Monday, August 23, 2010

Graphic Design Poster Competition

After a lot of great positive feedback from the community in the “What is Graphic Design Poster Competition”, I decided to add my 3 submission to the Portfolio section under a new Print“100% Intentional”. Images after the jump. Enjoy! category (hopefully there will be more print stuff in the futuer), including the freshly baked

100% Intentional

100% Intentional

And you can take that to the bank

And you can take that to the bank

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Graphic Art Bug desktop wallpapers and stock photos

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Graphic Art Bug is a great wallpaper for your computer desktop and it is available in normal and wide resolutions. Graphic Art Bug is part of the 3D collection and more precisely is part of the Abstract collection of wallpapers. Graphic Art Bug stock photo was tagged with: 3d, photoshop, color, loops, effect. You can download this desktop wallpaper using the links above or you can share your opinion using the comment form below.

Brandweek: Best & Worst Marketing Ideas

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This is good fun. Very American (it mostly talks about American ideas) but still worth a read.

It's a PDF and you can download it here.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Vector T-shirt Graphics | GRAPHIC DESIGN

As a graphic designer you will eventually have the opportunity to design some T-shirt art work for a client. Whether its a local band that needs some T-shirts and merchandise, a local charity event, or a long term contract job, you need to present your artwork concepts in a way that is coherent and impactful. This set of shirt templates consists of Polos, T-shirts, Tank Tops, V-Necks, Spaghetti Straps and Long Sleeves. Place your art on these templates and impress your clients today.

 Vector T-shirt Graphics | GRAPHIC DESIGN
This set of t-shirt vector graphics contain a variety of styles and designs. These graphics will be very helpful when creating a mock-up for your client as it is oftennecessary to preview this type of artwork on screen before sending it off to press. Placing your logo, artwork or design on top of a clothing graphic will help you determine the correct size and dimensions before going to print. This can  save you a lot of money in silk-screen printing costs, and will help you choose the right color and style for your article of clothing.
If you’re in the business of designing and selling tshirts for profit, these t-shirt templates will come in handy as you create articles of clothing for styles that expand beyond your basic tshirt. This set includes:
  • long-sleeve button / collar dress shirt
  • short-sleeve polo shirt
  • long-sleve shirt / sweatshirt
  • short sleeve v-neck t-shirt
  • crew neck t-shirt
  • woman’s tshirt / blouse
  • athletic sports / basketball jersey / BBD
  • spaghetti strap woman’s tang top

High Resolution Vector Wallpaper | GRAPHIC DESIGN

With the popularity of the first high-resolution vector wallpapers, I’ve created a second set, highlighting different effects, styles, treatments and design patterns. These wallpapers are highly customizable and scalable because they are created purely in vector art. I will try to explain what effects and graphics were used in each wallpaper and what the design though was behind each wallpaper.


 Vector Wallpaper | GRAPHIC DESIGN

This graphic was created using a simple radial gradient in the background. Then, using Illustrator’s “blend tool”, I created a twisted tube object. I used this tube object as my primary design element and multiplied it using the copy-and-rotate tool. I rotated this object at 30 degrees, giving me a nice sun-looking object. Instead of centering this sun-object I decided to lower it just a bit, creating a different effect. I also modified thickness of the lines until I was happy with a final design.

This background was created using a series of pre-existing designs. I used various pieces and design elements from the swirls graphics set. I separated a few design elements and rotated-and-copy them in order to create various circle patters. Some of these were rotated 4 times (90 degrees), others 8 times (45 degrees), and the large object in background was rotated 120 times (3 degrees). After creating the circle objects, it was just a matter of placing them in different sizes and using different transparencies. The green gradient background creates a nice surreal, vibrant effect.

This vector background was created with the idea of using flying elements. These are not butterflies, or birds, but they look like they could be. The wings were created using a simple leaf/teardrop image and duplicating-and-rotating them several times, while using a transparency effect.  After the first butterfly object was crated, this object was copied multiple times and scaled-and-rotated, to create the flock effect.
The idea behind this vector wallpaper was to create a techie-city-swirl design. Various elements on this set were taken from the hi-tech vector graphics set. The swirls were created using Adobe Illustrator’s “swirl tool”. This effect tool allows you to twirl any vector object freely, creating a very organic and distinct effect. I did a series of swirls, but only three of them made it to this set. Actually only two made it to this set, the white swirl object is just a copy of the larger swirl. The use of the orange and variations of orange was done to simply separate this background from the other sets. This wallpaper could have been any color. I think gray colors with subtle blue-ish tones work great for techie designs. Give it a try on your next design.
I hope you enjoyed these backgrounds and learning a bit behind the concept behind them. Download and open the vector files to see how they were created. Use your own elements, techniques and style to create your own variation. If you’re just starting graphic design, see if you can copy each of these exactly as they were created.

Twilight Graphic Novels Coming | GRAPIHIC DESIGN

has just confirmed the rumors that a new TWILIGHT comic series / graphic novel is coming. It will be overseen by the author Stephenie Meyer and will feature artwork by Young Kim. At this time there is no word on when it will be released but without a question it will be tied to the release of Twilight New Moon or Eclipse. Twilight the movie has made over $400million and was made for less then $30million. Cash cow!


Twilight Graphic Novels Coming | GRAPIHIC DESIGN

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Graphic Designer And Hisher Role

Graphic designers give essence to photographs and words by giving to more visual appeal. If presented in a proper way, simple information can definitely appeal millions of people who are not directly related to the information. Graphic Designer Miami is an artist that is directed towards to convey information in a specific way.

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The main work of this specific art of designing is to help the concerned business activity to accomplish a responsible role within shortest possible time period.
These specialist people are working clients and companies to vouch on their service portfolio and usefulness. The duty of a graphic designer is to facilitate communication between customers and the company to make a better understanding level to achieve the ultimate target of better service and better business opportunity. Hence, the primary responsibility of a graphic designer is to carry out meaningful information to targeted audiences and persuade them to get its essence thoroughly.
Probably that is why, the demand for quality graphic designers is increasing at a faster pace. A good and experienced designer actually understands the purpose of any work and decides his or her work methodologies or pattern. After getting insights on the purpose of a website and expectations of its owners, designer realize that what is needed the most to push the overall pace of business activity.
Website designing is a responsible work. You need to find people who can justify the work assigned to them without asking too much in return. Start searching now and find people who can lift your business message to new heights.