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Good Graphic Design Quotes
Have you ever wonder what famous graphic designers / artists around the world have been thinking? Well, I think you can learn a lot from the words that they have said. Here is a collection of some of my favorite ones, hope you enjoy them! “Design is the method of putting form and content together. Design, just as art, has multiple definitions; there is no single definition. Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated” — Paul Rand…
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What is a logo design worth?
If money was no concern, and you were to ask 10 graphic design agencies to design a new logo for you, all 10 designs will come back looking different, but does it mean the most expensive one will produce the best outcome? If I was to buy a Hi-Fi CD player model X9000, I would hunt around to find the cheapest deal, and sometimes I am happy to pay a bit more for a reputable dealer. In the end of the day, the product/commodity is the same, doesn’t matter where you buy it from, but you could potentially save hundreds of dollars if you shop around! However, design is no commodity, and does not work the same way!
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Design vs Advertising
A problem will not disappear if it is left unsolved. As human beings, we have a desire of making life easier by solving problems that are around us. Any design starts with a problem; the process of solving that problem is the process of design.
Design is when two or more pieces of knowledge combine together to form a new whole, and that new whole should mean something in life, however it doesn’t just finish there…
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My First Canon 7D HD Video
A Graphic Designer’s Best Friend My old Canon 300D / Rebel has been excellent for my everyday photography, it also has been an important tool for my creative business! This year (2009),…
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“DESI8N” Personalised Plate
I have been thinking about promoting my business locally, I have two objectives: 1. Minimal investment. 2. Last a long time. After a bit of research, I figured the best way to…
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Treasure Found at the Antique Shop
We visited Tainan for the second time, the purpose of the trip was to assist artist Tsai Yu with a photographic project, she wanted to have a selection of her antique collection…
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What are pictograms?
Pictograms are widely used today in such place as international airports, railway stations or any other situations where the written word may only be available to a small minority. They are aso…
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What is a monogram?
We often talk about the term ‘logo’, but when it comes to the design of a company identity, there are a few terms that the general public wouldn’t normally use; terms such…
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A Typographic Journey to Tainan
Purpose We have been given an opportunity to meet with a Tainan local artist, Tsai Yu – a well known painter specializing in oil painting, Chinese calligraphy, jewelery design and ceramic tile…
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Lunar New Year in Fo-Guang Shan
About Fo-Guang Shan Monastery Venerable Master Hsing Yun founded Fo Guang Shan in 1967. Since then it has evolved from a mountaintop bamboo forest to the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Master…
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Engagement Invitation DIY
My good friends James & Ruby are getting engaged in Feb 2010, I took great pleasure in designing their engagement party invitation. The invitation needs to be special with a personal touch,…
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What is a logotype?
One of the earliest was the simple signature which gave credibility to documents and easily identified the owner. This was/is a unique drawing of the letterforms involved. One’s name is insufficient, i.e. there are an awful lot of people with the name ‘Smith’, but is highly unlikely that two of them would sign their name in an identical form…
