Graphic designers are often faced with many false ideas surrounding the profession. Most people seem to have some sort of preconceived false outlook on what the job actually is and the responsibilities that it carries. In this post I will be talking about a few of these many different myths of graphic design. One of the most common myths that …
In order to better understand the basics of graphic design, it’s best to first know the definition. Graphic design is defined by dictionary.com as “the art or profession of visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to convey information to an audience, especially to produce a specific effect”. The definition starts off as describing graphic design as an art. …
The idea of having a useful, attractive, and easy to use website for your business gets talked about a lot around here, and that’s because of how important it is. It’s one aspect of marketing that is becoming more and more relevant and should not be overlooked. If you already have a website for your business, then you are off …
As a young person in my senior year (what!?) of college, it’s a little crazy to think I’ll be going out into the real world (or back to my parents’ house) in just a few months. How am I ready for the workforce? I’m actually about to go to a career fair later today, and I couldn’t be more nervous. Even …
When I found out that there was another update Mac’s operating system last Tuesday night, I was very doubtful that the new version would offer anything new or positive for me; it always seemed to me that chasing trends of having the latest in software, hardware, fashion, and other things would ultimately be more tiresome (and expensive) than rewarding. After …
I recently started my summer by working as a Graphic Design Intern at Michigan Creative. I remember starting at Olivet College and had no idea what I actually wanted to do for the rest of my life. That really seems like the hardest thing to figure out while growing up. I changed my major a couple times and ended up …
Although my role around here at Michigan Creative has become quite substantial in the last year, and I could continue to work here full time, I’m going to continue on the path of education. I believe one should never stop learning, and that’s exactly what I intend to do. Recently I was accepted to Kendall College of Art & Design …
Along with the rapid growth of technology and contemporary art, competitions between tops brands are kind of fierce. The marketers work with artists and come out with extraordinary ideas and features to suppress other brands. Being creative is the key to success here. Recently, a series of pictures designed by a Russian graphic designer has caught my attention. The pictures …
Graphic design is a form of visual communication and it is everywhere. Literally. While you might see billboards, or other business and street signage as “visual pollution,” all of these were carefully designed to effect change in the viewer’s perception of a product or service. Although these might not reach a large segment of viewers, they do make a difference …
