I'm getting a copy of Photoshop CS3 for my younger sister, who's always shown a lot of interest in graphic design. She's turning 16, what beginner's resources can I point her to? [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 on Nov 18, 2009 - 12 answers

What's the best way to keep a viewers attention for a long manifesto from a design perspective? What elements/techniques within the document could be used? [more inside]
posted by brokekid on Oct 23, 2009 - 7 answers

After getting laid off recently, I decided to enroll in a BFA program for graphic design, even though I am a grown up with a BA from a liberal arts university. Should I actually earn the degree or just use the classes to build a portfolio? [more inside]
posted by AtomicBee on Oct 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Working on a graphic design exhibition, and trying to source the designer(s) of these logos for Gossip Girl, Melrose Place, 90210, The Beautiful Life, and Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew. [more inside]
posted by D.Billy on Oct 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Where should I purchase business cards for a small company? [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Sep 25, 2009 - 7 answers

What are good cities on the East Coast for graphic design besides New York City? [more inside]
posted by yukonho on Sep 23, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm using Serif PagePlus SE, a free graphic design download, to design postcards. My local print production shop can't open the .ppp files it creates. There are no other "save as" options. Any suggestions?
posted by tizzie on Sep 3, 2009 - 8 answers

I scored a huge monitor for free! Tips for video editing/motion graphics workspace layout? [more inside]
posted by jtron on Jul 23, 2009 - 4 answers

I suffered from depression and social anxiety throughout my mid to late teens so I did poorly in my A-levels which I picked based more on how easy I thought they'd be than how much they interested me. I managed to get into a decent Art School thanks to my graphics portfolio but I was miserable there. I transferred to a different school and got treatment for depression and was much happier. I just got my results for the first year though and they were terrible - I just barely passed. I'm starting to think I'm not suited to art school. I feel like I missed my chance to find a subject that really interests me and now I'm stuck on a career path which I'm not suited for. I keep fantasizing about going into science - I've always been interested in it and both of my brothers have science degrees - but I'd have to start from scratch and I have no idea if I'd be any good at it. Is this just a dumb pipe dream or is it something I should look into?
posted by Andy Harwood on Jul 4, 2009 - 8 answers

How can a very left-brained programmer type become more skilled in design? [more inside]
posted by ixohoxi on Jun 30, 2009 - 23 answers

I am looking to get a screenprint look on my graphic design work. What are some techniques or some filters I could use to enhance my Adobe Design Suite environment? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Jun 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Designed a logo/mascot for a friend's online business with the understanding that we'd "work something out" when he started to make some money. Now his business has taken off, and I'm not sure what to ask for. [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Jun 15, 2009 - 20 answers

I want to quit designing and become a web developer! Can I? Should I? Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by dougunderscorenelso on Jun 11, 2009 - 13 answers

HELP! I've been bluffing for years about my graphic design abilities, technical knowledge, and general printing skills. Please recommend some books so I can actually understand what I am doing. [more inside]
posted by Classic Diner on Jun 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Adobe Filter: Please help me with my graphic design woes. [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on May 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Is this picture 'real', or digitally generated? [more inside]
posted by StephenF on May 15, 2009 - 11 answers

***** -- My local paper's masthead incorporates a number of stars at the top of the page. I could have sworn I've seen this on other papers but apparently not on our not on our other regional rag. Is this just a bit of layout eye candy or do they have some significance?
posted by Ogre Lawless on May 12, 2009 - 5 answers

How should I keep up-to-date on hardware for graphic design? I'm not a graphic designer by trade, but I would like my personal (WinXP) computer to be suitable for hobby-work graphics. More details and criteria inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 5, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I find graphic artists / designers for rock music promo materials? [more inside]
posted by arcanecrowbar on Apr 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Attention all graphic designers: could you answer a few questions for a potential novice? [more inside]
posted by Hyperbolus on Apr 28, 2009 - 12 answers

Time to replace the Mac. Should a graphic designer go for the economical iMac or is splurging for a MacBook Pro and external screen worth it? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl on Apr 23, 2009 - 42 answers

I'm giving a big presentation in a couple of weeks and it has to be impressive. I have a fabulous idea for a graphic, inspired by the facebook friend wheel, where I want to wrap perhaps 100 words around a circle and draw lines to connect them in illustrative ways. The drawing lines part is easy, but the wrapping text around a circle part is hard (without doing it one element at a time, rotating and aligning each one just so). I *know* there's an easy way to do this, but am not quite smart enough to figure it out in omnigraffle or find another program that can do it. I can use Mac or PC. If you point me to a workable solution, you'll get your name in lights (if you wish) in addition to my unending gratitude.
posted by ezola on Apr 21, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the etiquette and current wisdom regarding the practice of attaching your company logo to your emails? [more inside]
posted by mattdidthat on Apr 14, 2009 - 40 answers

I've been put in charge of coming up with a consistent look for my print shop's promotions and signage--branding, I guess. [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Apr 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Teach a person without a creative/coding/CSS bone in his body to talk at least semi-intelligently to graphic and web designers. [more inside]
posted by webhund on Mar 18, 2009 - 13 answers

I need to batch process a 54-page PDF through Bridge (or Photoshop) and it doesn't seem to be saving properly. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Mar 18, 2009 - 2 answers

With what imaging software was the new Sci-Fi Channel logo created? [more inside]
posted by mattdidthat on Mar 17, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I turn my Illustrator-drawn custom font into a real computer font I can use on Mac and Windows (Adobe) software? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Mar 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Graphic designer needing web skills... but what do I need? [more inside]
posted by azpenguin on Mar 5, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm looking to create a graphic that shows where various worldwide events have occurred and need a tool to help me out... [more inside]
posted by loping on Feb 19, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me get the most out of my new Wacom tablet. [more inside]
posted by bristolcat on Feb 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Accidental Graphic Designer: I have to make a photo-collage calendar for work. By tomorrow. I have hundreds of pictures, decent Photoshop skills, and the ambition to make something beautiful. But, Oh God, no clue. Hope me? [more inside]
posted by Methylviolet on Jan 28, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm an independent graphic artist looking to create a simple but not amatuerish-looking portfolio website to showcase my work. And because of my limited budget, I pretty much have to do it myself. However, I'm having trouble getting started because there's so much information out there, a lot of it conflicting, out-of-date, too specific, or too general. Please help me do this right! Plenty [more inside]
posted by MagicalHypotenuse on Jan 21, 2009 - 9 answers

Graphic Designers / Commercial Artists, Social Policy People, PR/Communications Professionals: where do your professions overlap? [more inside]
posted by Weng on Jan 18, 2009 - 4 answers

London magazine/newspaper designers and art editors: Where do you get freelance and contract work? [more inside]
posted by Kreiger on Jan 16, 2009 - 3 answers

I am a graphic designer in Quebec and I have a long term client (8 years!) who abruptly fired me last week. They are a government-grant and foundation-funded non profit working in the (*snort*) social justice sector. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 - 21 answers

My future as a graphic designer: Stay in Chicago, or move to New York? [more inside]
posted by buriednexttoyou on Dec 22, 2008 - 10 answers

What's a reasonable fee for a web design freelancer to customize a Blogger.com template? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch on Nov 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Eye-candy filled e-mail without having to open an attachment - how do you create this? [more inside]
posted by designbyme on Nov 4, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for examples of modular brand identities. [more inside]
posted by BirdD0g on Oct 7, 2008 - 3 answers

Credible online degree program needed - I want to get a degree in graphic design, but really need to do it online. Any suggestions for a CREDIBLE college to go through? Anybody gotten a degree this way that regrets it? What about those of you that loved it? (I hope this isn't considered chat - I really NEED some help here!)
posted by TurquoiseZebra on Sep 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Graphic designers: Anyone know a style guide online for listing credentials after a person's name? When are the credentials initialed, abbreviated or extended. If abbreviated, when (or if) to use periods after the initials, etc. That kind of thing. This in regards to business cards and business systems. Thanks.
posted by artdrectr on Sep 20, 2008 - 4 answers

Advice on how to be a successful graphic designer. [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Aug 9, 2008 - 15 answers

How can I make someone else a better graphic designer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2008 - 16 answers

What hourly rate should I quote to be an on-site web-development / graphics guy contractor? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Am I being unreasonable for wanting to dump this client? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2008 - 25 answers

Please help me find some old logos that incorporated some kind of a globe! [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Jul 21, 2008 - 15 answers

A friend recently purchased her own domain. She's a graphic designer, familiar with print design and article layout, who wants to create a website that might be used for self-promotion, learning web design, etc. She needs advice on hosting, and tools, and resources. I know this is a big, wide open subject, but the Hivemind is good at this sort of thing. [more inside]
posted by cameradv on Jul 2, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I best set up space to work as a solo graphic designer (furniture, computer equipment, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl on Jun 18, 2008 - 12 answers

What is the next best alternative to Photoshop? [more inside]
posted by Steve Hight on Jun 17, 2008 - 14 answers