Almost all professionals in the world, at some point of time in their career, have to face the problem of continuing someone else’s work. The field of web design is no exception and needless to say, not everyone feels very comfortable taking up a task that was started earlier by someone else. This is because everyone has their own unique style of working and this unique style can mess things up a great deal in an ongoing project. To steer clear from such messes and to encourage teamwork, you need to consider some aspects. You’ll find them below Before you [...]

If you are a graphic designer, you must have a great online portfolio to showcase your designs and increase the possibility of getting regular projects. Your online portfolio helps you promote your skills and attracts clients all over the world. However, designing an online portfolio is not an easy job. As a graphic design artist, you have to show your creative style and also make the portfolio site user-friendly. Here are some helpful online portfolio designing tips for you. Design a Simple Site and Go Straight to the Point- You should design a simple portfolio site to convey your message [...]

Google Panda updates have reinforced the belief ‘content is king’. However, the importance of content has forced designers to rethink the role of web design. To clear the confusion, in this article, we will discuss the role of web and graphic design in affecting user experience. To know more, read on. Design Creates the First Impression Studies have proved the fact that visitors form an opinion about a site within few seconds. This initial opinion is critical because it determines further activities of visitors. In most cases, visitors use design as the yardstick to evaluate the site. If the design [...]

Icons are used in website design, product promotion and for many different purposes. Icons are very small in size and you have to give attention to the minute details to make your designs successful. Even the most experienced graphic design artists make mistakes in icon design. Here are some of the deadliest mistakes you must avoid to design a meaningful icon. Wrong Object Selection- You must use the right objects for your icon to help people understand what the icon stands for. For instance, Gmail uses the image of an envelop in their icon that clearly conveys the message to [...]