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Typography talk on the radio: Live From the Left Coast

Typography talk on the radio? I love it! Join host Angie Coiro of local San Francisco radio program “Live From the Left Coast” on...
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Something’s rotten in the state of freelance graphic design

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There are numerous articles on the web that talk about the pros and cons of hiring a large graphic design firm vs. a freelance graphic designer. But...
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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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Why PR matters for graphic designers (including the brief-but-great Graphic Designers’ Guide to PR)

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When I recently contacted over 16 freelance graphic designers and more than 10 graphic design firms for an article I was writing/researching for a...
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Are design competitions worth the hefty entrance fees? The lure of the graphic design jackpot

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It’s that time of year again – call for entries. Try as we might to escape it, reminders are everywhere: in our mailbox, our e-mail,...
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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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