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Graphic design courses under a Creative Commons license?
I'm an amateur graphic designer, with a decent head for theory, and intermediate skills. I would like to run a graphic design course for my friends, but I would prefer not to spend months on ...
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What are the key concepts user interface designer should master? [closed]
As a newbie thrown into user interface work (and UX), what concepts I should master to have a deep understanding of my craft?
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Do Marketing, English and Communications programs teach graphic design?
I frequently see job postings for various Marketing positions that specify Marketing, English or Communications as the degree but a skillset that includes Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Wordpress/CMS and ...
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What Graphic Design degree has more value for advancing the field?
There seems to be emerging two schools of "Graphic Design" which I use very loosely in the world today.
The traditional school of Graphic Design is about "Art". Creating, exhibiting, and the history ...
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What are the journals on the contemporary graphic design?
Are there any internationally recognized journals on the contemporary graphic design? For example, I want to write a commentary on David Carson or Uwe Loesch creative work. Where can I find critiques, ...
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Beginner Web Designer [duplicate]
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Tips and sources for beginning designers
For some time now I have been strugling with my inability to create my own web designs. I am a pretty decent coder but I always ...
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Resources for learning Photoshop (CS5)?
I've been searching for some good resources for learning Photoshop from scratch. I'm someone without a formal design background, but I'm looking to become competent using Photoshop (not trying to be a ...
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Distinguishing characteristics of the concept art industry?
What distinguishing characteristics apply to the concept art industry that separate it from from other related fields of graphic art, design, and illustration?
What are the unique educational ...
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Where can I learn about graffiti for my next project?
My next project is to design (as a vector graphic) a logo inspired by the so-called layer style of graffiti. As such, I need to learn as much as I can about this particular graffiti style.
It would ...
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Must one have a knowledge of fine art to be a Graphic Designer? Should all Graphic Designers know how to draw?
it is said that nice design comes with a nice drawing
Do I have to know how to draw to be a good designer or not?
I don't have drawing skills :(
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Prerequisites Required for Graphic Design in Universities? [closed]
What are the prerequisites for Graphic Design in Universities? For example, in the United Kingdom? Would an A-Level or IB in Arts/Visual Arts be required for universities?
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Good Methods To Substitute A Design Education?
While I know that going to a Design University is the most optimal way to learn and master Graphic Design, in my case, it would be difficult for me to attend one because I also have to do some other ...
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What is a good sequence of projects to learn design?
I'm sure it rings a bell when I say that you learn more about design when you actually try to do it, and then getting quality feedback (critiques) of your work. I'm trying to figure out what would be ...
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Is Design School a Requirement for Graphic Design?
Is it required for people to go to design schools to become a Graphic Designer? I've heard many cases where they have started from scratch without previous education in design and are doing fine as ...
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Learning to draw: start in the pen and paper realm or the digital space?
My question is should I start with paper to learn to draw or learn to digitally draw with Photoshop or Illustrator or any image manipulation application.
I am thinking of using a book or some other ...
