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Build Credibility for Clients with Web Design
Posted by øBecky S. published by §Damian M. on 23rd Feb, 2010 | 0 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
More Web Marketing Best Practices
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Recently we evaluated some best and worst practices in web marketing in Customer Acquisition Versus Cheap Sales Tactics. Read the article at http://designerscouch.org/show_article/180/customer-acquisition-versus-cheap-sales-tactics.html.
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Customer Acquisition Versus Cheap Sales Tactics
Posted by øBecky S. published by §Damian M. on 3rd Feb, 2010 | 3 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Best and worst practices in web marketing. We all know how important customer acquisition is these days—for our clients and for ourselves. But some companies are getting carried away and making a big online marketing mistake.
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10 Awesome Packaging Designs
Posted by Jessica B. published by §Damian M. on 1st Feb, 2010 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
One thing we have no shortage of these days is stuff. We have so much stuff that I'm not really sure where we're going to get the room to keep buying all the new stuff that we seem to be constantly on the hunt for. And I can't judge; I'm just as bad. I always want to buy something. But when products are packaged in such clever designs as these, can you really blame us for being hooked?
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Top 8 in 2010: Web Design
Posted by Jessica B. published by §Damian M. on 20th Jan, 2010 | 2 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
The New Year is always a really fun time; a fun time to drink way too much, a fun time to make promises to yourself (that you’ll kinda keep for the next, oh, 3 weeks), and above all, a fun time to think about what the future could possibly hold. While I certainly don’t claim any clairvoyant skills, I do possess certain stealthy cyber-detective techniques.
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8 Reasons Why Collateral Still Matters-part 2
Posted by øBecky S. published by §Damian M. on 14th Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Earlier this week, we looked at the first four reasons why marketing collateral still matters. This can be a tough sell for some clients these days. But understanding why solid marketing materials make business sense will help you make the case and win the business. Here are four more ways to help your clients understand why they need top notch collateral.
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8 Reasons Why Collateral Still Matters--Part 1
Posted by øBecky S. published by §Damian M. on 14th Jan, 2010 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Regardless of what you call it—marketing materials, sales collateral, leave behinds, sales tools—collateral still works. Collateral still influences purchasing decisions, distinguishes brands, tells stories and communicates competitive differentiators. Collateral matters.
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One Design Proposal and a 'Million' Offers: A Critical Overview of 'Crowdsourcing'
Posted by §Damian M. on 25th Nov, 2009 | 2 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Amidst the plethora of developing web design start-ups in recent years, there seems to be something else brewing underneath this veneer of online activity; the efflorescence of a vibrant community of “crowdsources”. “Crowdsourcing” (often compared to “outsourcing”) refers to the ability of individual clients/companies to submit design briefs to particular online representatives.
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I Heart Post-Its: Why Post-Its Is An Effective Designer Tool
Posted by §Damian M. on 13th Nov, 2009 | 4 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
I love Post-Its. Period. I think they are one of the best inventions in the world. If there is anything I cannot live without, it would probably post-its. Okay. Maybe that might be an exaggeration. But, who has not benefited from that yellow 76mm squared colored adhesive piece of stationery?
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The Mind Mapping Street: A Copy Cat Solution?
Posted by §Damian M. on 12th Nov, 2009 | 5 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
One of the most difficult tasks that we face as designers is to be able to generate ideas. Just look around the internet, the streets, magazines and you will find many designs and logos looking very much similar; but not quite.
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Minimalist Design Philosophy: How to Achieve Simplistic Perfection
Posted by §Damian M. on 10th Nov, 2009 | 10 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Minimalist design is an extensively vast field for even the most experienced of designers to holistically conquer and understand. The minimalist philosophy espouses subtle visual qualities that are meant to evoke an appreciation for simple/understated elegance without appearing as boldly overwhelming or domineering.
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Why We Click? Another Way of Looking at Web Design
Posted by §Damian M. on 2nd Oct, 2009 | 7 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Have you ever wondered why we chose certain web sites over other web sites? Let us take my case for example. Two days ago, I wanted to check for a USB stick that looks like a camera. I had only one intention, to buy a flash drive looking camera.
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Digital Information Design Best Practices
Posted by §Damian M. on 8th Sep, 2009 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Recently, the New York Times released an article entitled, For Today’s Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics. The article highlighted a recent graduate of Harvard, Carrie Grimes, and described her transition from anthropology and archaeology into a statistical analysis at Google.
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The Creative Process of T-shirt Design: Part 2
Posted by §Damian M. on 19th Aug, 2009 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
What is it about a design that lets you know it was done by a professional, and not the neighbor’s kid who "knows Photoshop"? What is that unseen element that separates strong designs from the eye candy that seems to be spreading like a fungus bent on taking over the design world (and not the delicious fungus you top a mushroom pizza with)?
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What Designers Can do to be Greener
Posted by §Damian M. on 15th Aug, 2009 | 0 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
I was looking for ways in which Designers'Couch can assist in being greener and educating our members on same. I came across "One Hundred & One Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth" which is an exhaustive list of things designers can do to reduce carbon footprint. I went through the list and selected the easiest ones to do and added a few of my own.
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The Creative Process of T-shirt Design: Part 1
Posted by §Damian M. on 11th Aug, 2009 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
What is it about a design that lets you know it was done by a professional, and not the neighbor’s kid who "knows Photoshop"? What is that unseen element that separates strong designs from the eye candy that seems to be spreading like a fungus bent on taking over the design world (and not the delicious fungus you top a mushroom pizza with)?
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19 Talks & Interviews on Design & Designers
Posted by §Damian M. on 11th Jul, 2009 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
A collection of great talks on design and web design as well as interviews with some talented designers.
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How to Become a Freelance Web Developer
Posted by `Daniel Poveda-Sharman on 7th Jun, 2009 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
"Have you ever wanted to be a freelance web developer? Whether you're working for the man or developing as a hobby, there are some tried and tested tips you can use to ease yourself into the life of a freelance web developer - even if you only do it part-time.
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By working with many and varied client
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How to receive a critique
Posted by §Damian M. on 29th May, 2009 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
Previous article I talked about how to give critique without offending anyone and as such being a professional. In this article, I wanted to go over receiving a critique. Sometimes it's hard hearing people put down the work we're so proud of but sometimes it's best to really just process the critiqu
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Anatomy of a Good Critique
Posted by §Damian M. on 29th May, 2009 | 1 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
One of my biggest concerns on Designers'Couch is our critique system. We encourage and practically mandate it that users give constructive critiques. However, what is a critique? How do we ensure it is positive and friendly?
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The following are some tips I was thinking over that would probably be use
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Kern in Space
Posted by §Damian M. on 29th May, 2009 | 0 Comments in Graphic & Web Design
On earth you kern with the best of them. But how well do your skills hold up in a fraction of earth's gravity? Check the gauges, fire the boosters, and do your best to give 80-point type a 3-point landing.
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And remember… in space, no one can hear you kern.
