I'm fascinated by the smaller projects on KickStarter where a small metal item is designed and then manufactured in a machine shop. I want to have those design skills, but I'm an absolute beginner. So what do I need to learn?
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posted by TorontoSandy
on Jan 5, 2013 -
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I've landed a temporary graphic design job. When it ends, I'd like to be an attractive candidate for other graphic design jobs. What should I focus on learning?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2012 -
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So my girlfriend wants to get into a design field and go back to school for it. What's the fastest and most affordable way for that happen in a meaningful way?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Feb 4, 2011 -
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I am a back and front end web developer - primarily a coder (that's my background) but can also hold my own in html/css/UX/GUI design. But I don't know the first thing about vector graphics. It it plausible for me to learn Adobe Illustrator? Is it worth it?
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posted by tempythethird
on Jan 22, 2011 -
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I need help looking for a graduate school, preferably in Barcelona, or another European city, where they have Urban planning/ urban studies and /or urban design. I have a Bachelor's degree in Art History, minor in Geography and would like to get my Master's in Urban planning/ urban studies and /or urban design and I need a change..picking up and leaving the states. Would you know of any? Thanks.
posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2010 -
5 answers
I need to learn web design - more likely coding - where in the Berkeley Bay Area can I do this cheaply? Are community colleges my best bet?
posted by parmanparman
on Jul 19, 2010 -
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I've always admired great technical illustration, such as in a good Physics or Mathematics textbook. I'm jealous of illustrators that can also do animation, such as in
this Google Docs promo video (just a recent example, not necessarily a pinnacle). But I have next to no illustration experience myself, and have always been intimidated by programs like Adobe Illustrator. Is technical illustration and animation accessible to the new adult hobbyist, and is it feasible to cultivate visual artistic ability in adulthood given a lack of previous experience? Are classes useful for this, or a waste of time?
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posted by dan_of_brainlog
on Jun 18, 2010 -
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Need font and other design suggestions for subtly representing Europe 1850-1900 in a multi-period lit course.
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posted by Mngo
on Dec 30, 2009 -
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Calling all planners, public admin. types, adult education gurus and other smarty pants: I need to develop a training program or at least a strategy for developing a training program for further planning on the local level, put the hard parts.
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posted by stormygrey
on Oct 23, 2009 -
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I have just started as a school science technician at an inner city school. Over the holiday I would like to spruce up the 5 science classrooms with displays covering the various disciplines. Does anyone know of any online resources, posters to download/print etc?
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posted by Saddo
on Oct 23, 2009 -
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What's the best path to take for a high school student aspiring to get into Game Design in college? Any advice?
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posted by Askiba
on Oct 9, 2009 -
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The future of my current job is uncertain (familiar story, I'm sure). What should I do to plan for the future? My background is in art, and ... pharmaceutical training and compliance.
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posted by LolaGeek
on Sep 28, 2009 -
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Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Product Design. These are areas of interest for my 16 year old daughter. She will be visiting Vancouver, Canada for two weeks beginning tomorrow in part to explore institutes of higher learning she might like to attend following graduation from high school...what schools should she see while there?
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posted by Muirwylde
on Jul 8, 2009 -
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Design Filter: Does anyone have any good best-of-field examples of corporate/institutional websites that are well-integrated with blogs?
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posted by rokusan
on Jan 23, 2009 -
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Do you know of any design journals that it would be feasible to submit student work to? I'm looking for either journals specifically targeted to students or journals that are not super high-end.
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posted by Maia
on Oct 19, 2008 -
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My education website is in major need of an overhaul. However, I can't afford to pay developers the cost price for it. How can I get funding or assistance for this project?
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posted by divabat
on Jun 6, 2008 -
6 answers
Is there a definitive source I can point to or glean knowledge from in order to justify the purchase of a Mac for web development and design?
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posted by Awkward Turtle
on May 8, 2008 -
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Need suggestions for graphic design elements related to 3 historical periods: early modern England, Neoclassical France, and the US in the cold war '50s.
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posted by Mngo
on Jan 5, 2008 -
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Looking for serious, modern, and fun art schools in Europe, or possibly the US.
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posted by tmcw
on Aug 10, 2007 -
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I'm a college sophomore on my way to a CS Major / Religion Minor. Apparently my
initial career options (just from that major) are a little bit better than my English-major friends. But I'd much rather make interesting things than work in a cubicle. How do I do this?
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posted by tmcw
on May 13, 2007 -
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Graphic/Web designers, I need your help. Based on the list of designer definitions at designsalaries.com, I would like to gather profiles of what a typical "real" day is like for your position.
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posted by jeremias
on Aug 21, 2006 -
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Please help me help my ex girlfriend find a design class for 2-10 weeks anywhere in the world.
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posted by sveskemus
on May 15, 2006 -
3 answers
Which schools do mefites recommend for "digital media" or "media design" studies?
posted by xod
on May 3, 2006 -
15 answers
I’m looking for examples of web-based learning tools, specifically, self-testing tools such as flashcards, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
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posted by ijoshua
on May 2, 2006 -
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I'm thinking about going back to school for a BS in Interactive Media Design from an Art Institute. Is a 4 yr BS program worth it?
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posted by Constant Reader
on Aug 1, 2005 -
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Attention Graphic Designers: What specific lessons or exercises (whether in school or self-taught) had the most impact on your development as a designer?
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posted by jeremias
on Apr 17, 2005 -
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What are the academic options for a self-taught graphic designer who wants to become more "cross-trained" in the field?
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posted by dhoyt
on Jun 1, 2004 -
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