I am interested in becoming a creative director, but I have learned that it is not a job you can simply get straight out of college. Is it possible to become an art director and make your way up to creative director over time? If so, this is the route I’d like to take. Answer … Read more
I really like google’s approach in design, it’s clean and simple.I want to use their guidelines in one of my up coming projects (which is quite a big one). what is the legal status for using google’s design guidelines in your application design? under what licence are they released ?! Answer You can produce whatever … Read more
I am a recently graduated graphic designer. I would like to know if there are any worthwhile websites that I could present my portfolio and receive or look for job offers. I have came across the following freelancewebsites by searching the web that seem to meet my criteria: DesignCrowd Design Week: Freelance jobs oDesk: Freelance … Read more
I created a backdrop design for a magician. The design was created specifically for his show. He has other magician friends that like the backdrop and wish to use it for their show. He has no problem with this, but asks that I customize the backdrop to the other magicians. I was under the impression … Read more
I provided all intellectual property files to a former client as each project I worked on for them was completed. All files were delivered and payments were made for my work over 16 months ago. This client has now misplaced all of these files and is threatening me with legal action if I do not … Read more
Is it illegal to reproduce a recognisable character illustrated as a silhouette? Say f.ex a custom drawn silhouette of R2-D2 with the roman letters “IV” printed on it, would that be a copyright issue of Lucas Film? I’m not talking about using copyrighted logotypes, images etc. All art would be original but the motives are … Read more
I want to make a business card in illustrator. Here is my design: Question 1: The design labeled (1) is perfectly aligned from back to front. I’ve downloaded a template for illustrator here. The problem is when I export as tiff, the image doesn’t follow the guides, the lines that are already in illustrator. Instead, … Read more
I am in need of some measurable goals, they have to be measurable by an amount or number. I am a web and graphic designer in a marketing department and I am the only designer. Need to come up with SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely). It is up to me to come … Read more
I apologize in advance if this may be off topic (I’m new here so I am not quite sure) But I have sifted through many Stock Photography resources and I have found very little to none, reasonably priced / free stock photo images of masculine men being groomed / or smiling with nice haircuts. For … Read more
I’m curious to know what other graphic designers here quote clients for responsive design. As I’ve only done a few and they’re all very different, its not enough to really calculate a consistent method, but I’m trying to ensure I’m not over-labouring and undercharging, but also not scaring the clients away with high quotes. Has … Read more
