Questions tagged [designers]
Questions about the designers themselves; becoming a designer, living as a designer, forming the designer ethos and other theory related topics. It also covers practical topics like geographic location and self promotion. Ask anything about being a designer.
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What are the responsibilities of a web designer
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I am a Coldfusion developer with over 2 and half years of experience. I have some experience with Javascript, jquery and sql.
I was thinking to learn Web designing too in my free time. What ...
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How should I get clients for volunteer graphic design work?
I am new here, but figured trying this was worth a shot. I am a recent high school graduate, looking to do some volunteer graphic design work to build a portfolio for applying to colleges and future ...
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Client stalling on completing the project
I have a client that I started a job for on May 1. It is now almost August and she has made up every excuse in the world to delay reviewing the creatives and sending the revisions. We have had phone ...
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Resources on implementing a design into Android
I'm an Android developer and I'm new into graphic design. Since my first day I felt that graphic design would become a problem.
I already worked with styles.xml, color.xml, etc. to change application ...
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Old client wants files from materials created for them 6 years ago
I had a client who is very rude and condescending. I no longer work for them. I designed their logo and all related print materials 6 years ago in 2018. I just got an email telling me to send them all ...
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Just how much information should you share with a former client?
I know this is subjective to a degree. I am asking for best practice or experienced input.
TL;DR: How willing should a designer be to share specific job specifications with a past client after the ...
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Project Collaboration Challenges
To all the non-UI and UX designers here.
I'm particularly interested in the organizational aspects of projects beyond the design process itself, such as collaboration, setting up folder structures, ...
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Where can I learn graphic design? [closed]
I'm searching for a comprehensive graphic design course. Although I'm not a complete beginner, I want to start from scratch and build a portfolio. Ideally the course (or courses) should cover all the ...
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Difference between graphic designer and visual designer
I see myself as a multidisciplinary designer. I do both graphic design and web design, with a main focus in visual-identity design. I’m also into illustration as well as type design, and I do work for ...
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How should I create a concept design example?
I'm new to freelance and want to send a design proposal to a company, even though I'm still new I want to look professional by setting a good timeline and schedule.
However, I was confused at the ...
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How to send design test result as a job applicant?
As a job seeker, I often have the opportunity to go through a design test to further demonstrate my abilities, even though I have included a portfolio and CV, there are still companies who want to see ...
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What does "determining a message" mean in context of design?
Graphic designers use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects in print or electronic mediums to help determine the message the design should convey.
Doesn't a graphic ...
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Freelance design contract offer - Regarding the "ownership of work product" - what is really owned?
I am relatively new to working in design, based in the UK, currently freelancing and have been working with one company in particular (also UK based) for many months now. They have recently suggested ...
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Can anyone tell which PANTONE color is the thread/terry in the picture?
I am loonking for the PANTONE color that matches the color og the stiching/terry in the picture.
I did my search and found 2 white colors:
Brilliant white 11-4001 TPG.
Bright white 18-4004 TCX.
I ...
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I'm trying to find out if this image is AI or not. What are some indications it is or isn't?
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I am working on a book, and I've considered using AI art as I've used it a lot for my D&D campaign to display certain aspects, though I decided to use a real artist, but now I am ...
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How can I do graphic design work for free?
I'm a graphic designer and illustrator. I enjoy doing these things. Nobody is hiring. I want to do it anyway. I've been posting ads all over various platforms advertising free art and graphic design ...
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How Do I Make a Graphic Design Portfolio?
I am a first year graphic design who is still relatively new to the field. I have no idea how to even start with a portfolio. Do I create a website? Is it something physical? Can it just be a Google ...
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How do I charge for editing client work?
A regular client operates a restaurant and I’ve designed ads for them.
Often these ads need tweaking: promotions, sale etc. How do I best determine a way to charge them?
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ELLE Logo Designer
Does anyone know who designed the ELLE magazine logo?
I have tried researching the original designer but can’t find the designer / artist who created the logo.
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Checking which Font is compatible for maximum browsers
Wanted to know about if Public sans is compatible for all browser or operating systems? and how i can check browser compatibility of any fonts?
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how to add one smart object in multiple files in photoshop?
I know I can do multiple iterations of the same Smart Object within the SAME document and have it change all instances, but what about Smart Objects placed across DIFFERENT documents? That would be ...
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Is this considered graphic design?
I know the photos look weird, But are they considered graphic design or not?
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Wireframing and copywriting, what comes first?
I feel like this is a chicken-vs-egg problem.
Can you assume the client will have all the copy ready by the time you start the wireframe? Or does the client need to see the wireframe first so he/she ...
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Should I go through all tutorials that are available on Youtube?
I already watch and learn many tutorials about graphic design programs (for example Inkscape, Blender 3d, MediBang Paint, etc). But after I go through them, I realized that the more I go through the ...
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Is math needed for graphic design?
I want to be a graphic designer when I am older as I am good at it now.
I am 14 and great with using Photoshop and other software, but I'm wondering if I need to be good at math to become a good ...
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What are the three most important things a book cover designer needs to master to excel in their field? [closed]
I'm new in the field of book design. I'm not really sure what I should focus on to excel in this area. What characteristics, experience or requirements would an expert in book cover design have to ...
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Is it a good idea using a mascot illustration for personal branding?
It’s the first time I make a website and portfolio for myself.
I work mostly doing UX/UI design, but I’m into illustration.
I’d like to make a branding that is personal to me. I draw animals and my ...
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Should I sign an infographic?
I work in a company, but not as a graphic designer. I also studied graphic design, so they asked me to make an infographic on what to do in case of earthquakes. They will not pay me for it. My ...
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Best portfolios to choose from
I need your help on my final assignment for my Diploma of Graphic Design course. I'm creating three portfolios to present my work - printed portfolio, online portfolio (website based) and an ...
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Should you point out errors in existing content to clients?
I realize this is subjective in nature and more opinion-based perhaps. I'm seeking "best practices" from experienced designers.
Hired to create a piece for a client using similar copy to ...
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Where to find interface designers on the internet?
Just to say, I'm not about to make a pitch on this site for work. I assume that is probably against the rules of the site and respect that.
I just wondered if anyone has good ideas though on where to ...
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Will it hurt my career to work as a graphic designer in a startup for beauty and skin care?
I got a job offer from a startup for beauty and skin care. There's a team of developer, marketers, social media and accountants. Their treatment and sales team works somewhere else, while the office ...
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Do I need to be Creative and Artistic to be a graphic designer?
I don't like to draw things, and I'm not so creative and artistic.
Can I become a graphic/UI, UX designer?
Your kind suggestions are highly appreciated.
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Which tools are use in graphics design? [closed]
For graphics design, I am using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel draw, Indesign, and also Adobe XD.
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Should you use full stop in a quote that have quotation marks?
So I checked some quote poster designs and billboard designs on Pinterest but one thing was confusing.
Some were using a full stop in the end of quote (i.e., just before the "). For example:
&...
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How do I talk to clients who are used to seeing ads for $5 logo designs?
I am starting to see websites and ads like these more and more. They are growing in numbers and...aren't services and ads like these ruining the industry?
What do you say to a potential client after ...
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Adobe Illustrator - Eraser tool resizes my Calligraphic Pressure Brush!
I recently got the Adobe Illustrator Software and have been enjoying it. My main problem is that when I use a Calligraphic Pressure Brush with 3pt Variety and try to erase the line, the line shrinks ...
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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?
Is it true that nice design comes with a nice drawing?
Do designers have to know how to draw to be a good designer or not?
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Need feedback - Can the composition/colors of this design be fixed if something is lacking or is not a better fit?
My boss didn't find it (images are at bottom) perfect. Although he couldn't explain it specifically, but he gave an hint about light / color tone / background and sky related problems.
After talking a ...
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Which software is used to do sculpt modeling? (Checkout the image in body) [closed]
Which software is used to create this type of 3d design? How this type of design is created?
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Are graphic designers required to print things for clients?
I'd like to start doing design work but I always get caught up on this question...
If I design something for a client, am I also required to handle the print work?
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Can we put back button at the bottom in iOS app? Are there any apps in App Store like that?
There is a usability issue of reaching back button in iOS because it is on the top left. I want to put it at the bottom left for reachability. But my developer says it is against Apple guidelines. Can ...
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Transitioning from Fulltime Freelance to Full time job
I am Graphic Designer. I've been fulltime freelancing with a company (say Mickey Mouse) and now I am trying to transition from freelance to a fulltime job in another company ( say Mini Mouse). I am ...
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How can I download the material icon font?
I am unable to download the material icon fonts. Can anyone share a working link? I am only using downloaded fonts.
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How does the concept of "fresh pair of eyes" work in graphic design? Can it be expedited somehow?
In almost all my design/illustration making process, when I start it and complete the first draft and review it later, maybe after few hours, there's room for improvement. I can even find silly ...
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Charging an Intellectual Property transfer fee for design work
So, you've finished a design job (eg. a logo design) and the client asks for your IP surrounding the logo, eg copyright, original artwork files, notes, sketches, all of that stuff that went into ...
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How to convert Procreate brushes to Photoshop?
I have a brush file with the extension .BRUSHSET. I realized it belonged to Procreate software. Is there a way to convert it to a brush for Photoshop?
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Charge someone for wasted time?
So I have a guy that I do regular work for but he's flaky at the best of times, sometimes he takes an age to pay, sometimes he "didn't receive the invoice", sometimes he is super vague in his brief "I ...
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Does the position of a product according to this type of composition affect something?
Many times, when I design, the end result is such that top part of design is bright and bottom is dark or the opposite. And usually (sometimes not possible) I end up placing copy in 1 part and the ...
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What is the significance/importance/use/purpose/need of this design?
When I saw it, I couldn't understand it. Neither my a few friends.
Now I won't ask for the meaning of it, or if I should understand it or not, as it will turn out to be subjective.
First, is it done ...
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