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Need help with logo design and its transparency
I have given money to a company to design a logo. The designer will be using Corel Draw, and he was saying that he will give me the cdr file.
Now I am confused about how many files he should give me. ...
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Need concept or pictorial representation “thinking code” [closed]
I need to insert some small logo where i have convey that code can think or thinking code.
Is there way to represent that in very small logo form
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How can i write company name characters with wave form like shown below [closed]
I want to write my company name in different syyle.
Is it possible that i can write company name "Amoeba" with these type of waveforms.
or at least i can design letter "A" only using these wave ...
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How to improve my timeline graphic ?
so I'm making this graphic to explain a game mechanic and my problem (middle example) is that Aiming and especially Firing do not clearly appear as being main timespans (yellow and orange) but subsets ...
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Is there a short authoritative reference of basic design rules and principles?
As a web developer, I often find myself working with different non-professional self-called designers. In such situations, I often have to explain them the most basic rules and principles about the ...
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Why all the hate? --Two spaces after the period
The nuns enforced it with a ruler: two spaces after a period at the end of a sentence. I, along with many others do this instinctively. Why is this considered incorrect/improper in printed materials ...
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What are common mistakes that you see in “professional” designs? [closed]
This might be too subjective but I'm curious about other peoples' experiences. Mods, please close if this is too far into "not a real question" territory.
I see many questions on this site about ...
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Need Guidance on making Logo design [closed]
I have been thinking for a long time but still could not get an idea on how to design my logo.
Basically, I need to mix a hexagon picture (or more hexagons) and the letter 'A' together.
Does anyone ...
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What are the traditional rules for drop shadow direction / light source?
When creating a drop shadow for objects, what is the traditional / classic "rule" for the offset direction? I see so many that are down and right, which results in the light source coming from the top ...
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Making an Effective Menu
I am making a menu for an indie game and I'm not quite satisfied with my results. The menu itself needs two text fields (one to enter your username and the other for your password) and two buttons. ...
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What special requirements need to be considered for outdoor banners?
I am wondering where to even begin to find a place that could print something durable like a 13' x 30' banner to go on the side of a building. Is this even possible? Is a vinyl banner the best option? ...
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Infographics smoothing and shadows : background or ressources ?
i'd like to know if there are resources or background knowledge on the new tendency to smooth the lines/outlines and add gradients and shadows to information graphics. For example, on the new version ...
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Is there a trend away from left aligned web site designs?
Most web sites that I see are centered, and I'm wondering if there's some sort of unwritten (or written) trend away or against left aligned sites?
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How important is the visual flow of an interface?
I recently had a conversation with a friend about the design of an installer application. I pointed out that its visual flow was confusing. It led my eyes from the left to the right and then up to the ...
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Drafting Designs - Do you start from paper first, or straight on the computer? [closed]
When you are initially drafting the design for something, do you usually start from the paper first and draw thumbnails of the design, or straight on the computer first?
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How to direct users eyes on a website
There is a common principle in photography that a photo should lead the viewer's eyes. This is frequently accomplished with a line that runs across the photo. Recognizing how the observer will scan ...
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How often is the Golden Ratio actually used in modern design?
The Golden Ratio is the stuff of legend (and I believe some derision if Pepsi's latest logo change is of any indication) and is purported to have been used in many famous projects. My question is ...
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What are the correct set of principles of Design ?
I have started the design learning road from scratch using Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline. In the first section it mentions design principles.
The first link : Principles ...
