Sadly, based on my experience in the workforce, great leaders are hard to come by. For whatever reason, most bosses lack the ability to lead effectively. Often poor leaders are surrounded by a bunch of people who are just as unhappy as they are. Here are some qualities that I believe every great leader should […]
In typography, kerning is the process of adjusting the space between individual letter forms. Example: I type out the word “Shop” and I don’t like the spacing between the letters. Whether I want more space between the letters or less it is the same. I need to adjust the space and I want it to […]
When I was a student I was the world’s worst about waiting until the last minute to do assignments. I would put off writing English papers until the night before they were due. Not only was I making things harder for myself, but I also wasn’t showing anyone my full potential. I would do just […]
Here are some concepts that will help you make a great logo. 1. The Black & White Test Anytime I have to make a logo, I always start in black and white. A logo needs to be simple. By creating it in black and white first, it forces you to not over complicate the piece. […]
The Drop Shadow effect can be a great tool when used correctly. However, a lot of people use the Drop Shadow when it’s not necessary. How to add a Drop Shadow on Illustrator. Window/Appearance/Add New Effect/Stylize/Drop Shadow… 1. Never add a Drop Shadow on black text. This one should be self-explanatory, but I see it […]
Clients from hell are a freelancers worst nightmare. If you’re Batman, this client is the Joker. That’s how bad they can be. The great news is that there’s hope and I’m here to help. So over the years, I slowly became aware of what makes these clients so bad and how to avoid them all […]
As a Graphic Designer, the biggest asset that you can have is efficiency. Over the years, I have learned little tips and tricks that allow me to cut corners and get to the final product in less time. The great thing about programs like Photoshop and Illustrator is there is no one set way to […]
1. Get experience and work for somebody else. What I do today is actually no different than my previous job. I even took a pay cut in order to make this happen. However, I’m not worried about that because I’m playing the long term game. So sure I may not be making as much as […]
