One of the greatest things about having access to the Internet, is the educational opportunities that it affords the public. People in all professions have the ability to expand their knowledge base through the wealth of information being shared via the Internet, and the same holds true for those who are studying graphic design. The Internet is positively bursting with tutorials and resources that can help one advance through the various stages of becoming a successful graphic designer. All the way, from a newbie to an experienced pro. Today, that is our purpose...

   User interface design grows and evolves on a continual basis. To stay current, you need to keep an eye on trends, new resources, and new techniques being implemented and talked about. And you also need to try things out on your own, and come up with original ideas and implementations. The tools listed below can help you do all of those things. Feel free to share any more resources you’ve found useful in the comment section below. Pattern References and Libraries Looking at the solutions others have already come up with for common UI challenges can not only...

   When it comes to design projects, logo designs tend to be some of the trickiest to work with, simply because of their purpose. All design tends to be conveying a message, this is true, but most designs get to use so much more to make their points accessible to the viewer. Not to mention that the message being conveyed through most design gets to be a bit more focused or general as well. This is not always true with a logo. Logos usually have much more to convey with a much simpler vehicle to make their message land. It is with that in mind that this post came to...

   By Cameron Chapman When used well, patterns can be a great way to add an extra element to your designs that take them to the next level in terms of aesthetics. Creating your own repeating patterns is one way to go about this, but it’s not always something you want to spend a lot of time on, especially if you’re working with a tight budget. And why reinvent the wheel when there are thousands of patterns out there that could work? The resources below can help you find the right pattern for your project. Rather than just round up the best patterns,...

   By Cameron Chapman Propaganda is often thought of in negative terms. It evokes thoughts of wartime and misinformation campaigns by governments trying to deceive people or bolster support for what might otherwise be unpopular policies. But propaganda and the techniques it uses are prominent throughout our modern lives. Every time you see a political poster, you’re seeing propaganda. Advertising in all forms almost always uses at least some of the usual techniques used by propagandists. Virtually anything created to persuade a person to do a certain thing or...

by jellywatson Free Online Resources For Photoshop Tutorials Photoshopping is more than just a neologism. It has become an industry all on its own. From doctored pictures to special effects to stunning works of art, Photoshop has let itself be known and while there have been many imitators, Photoshop remains the premier image editing software trusted by millions. If you want to get into the action, learn Photoshop using free tutorials online. Here’s how: Free online tutorials Go to the main men themselves at http://Adobe.com. Photoshop is one of Adobe’s most recognizable and...