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Attack of the 10 ft 4 creative recruiter: How NOT to give constructive criticism

Monday, November 30th, 2009 · 4 comments

“Dealing with rejection” - if you’re a creative (graphic designer, writer, illustrator, photographer, etc.) you might as well add it...
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San Francisco turns vacant storefronts into inspiring works of art

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You’re in a fabulous mood, the weather is gorgeous, the sun is shining but as you stroll down any U.S. city street not even the Prozac-free...
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San Francisco designers, artists, cyclists: ARTCRANK headed to Bay Area for Bike Poster Art Show

If you’re an entrepreneur (or ever had daydreams during death-by-boredom conference meetings of becoming one) you’re familiar with the...
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The art of people watching: Or the silly, bobble-headed human guide to creative inspiration

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Growing-up, I had a friend whose Mom took her to the zoo quite often. But rather than looking at the actual animals, the Mom was way more into the...
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If at first you don’t succeed, try a different typeface: Acclaimed designers talk typography

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I have a love/hate relationship with typography. Love in the sense that I am so passionate about the craft, I’ll stay up night upon night...
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How to get graphic design and copywriting clients: Drop the mouse and step away from the computer

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Image designed and copyrighted by Stephanie Orma / Orma Design & She's SO CreativeFor the creative industry, in which 99.9% of the time is spent...
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Is the graphic design Portfolio Day review really worth it?

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The newbie designer trap goes something like this: You go to graphic design school. You study all the “famous” designers that your...
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How to get hired by the best graphic design firms in San Francisco: Tips, advice, and what NOT to do

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I recently went to a design lecture at Sacramento State University in which renowned graphic designer Kit Hinrichs discussed his 40 year career...
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Graphic designer’s guide to Twitter: How to get Twitter followers, increase traffic, & get clients

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With 13,297 Twitter followers combined, the following graphic designers know a thing or two about using Twitter to effectively promote their design...
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How great book designers elevate the simple act of reading into an experience of the senses

Book design is an art. And it is one of the most challenging of the design disciplines. When executed well, it’s a beautiful marriage of words...
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