About Graphic DesignGet the latest headlines from the About.com Graphic Design GuideSite.When to go Freelance- May 26, 2008 Many graphic designers set the goal of one day leaving the cubicle behind and going out on their own, freelancing, being their own boss. While exciting, and enticing, this is...http://graphicdesign.about.com/b/a/000066.htm The Powerful, and Often Confusing, Pen Tool- May 26, 2008 I would consider the Illustrator pen tool to be one of the most impressive, and difficult to master, tools in the entire Adobe suite. With it, designers can create countless...http://graphicdesign.about.com/b/a/000065.htm AIGA on Spec Work- May 18, 2008 A few weeks ago, I wrote a quick Q&038;A on spec work, and why to avoid it. I just came across the AIGA's (American Institute of Graphic Arts) position on...http://graphicdesign.about.com/b/a/000064.htm Featured Website: MoMA's Design and the Elastic Mind- May 11, 2008 The Museum of Modern Art's "Design and the Elastic Mind" showcases works and objects created by designers in response to changes in society and culture. The focus is on the...http://graphicdesign.about.com/b/a/000063.htm Diesel Wall (more than jeans)- May 6, 2008 Diesel is sponsoring a design contest with a very large canvas... outdoor walls that are literally the size of buildings. The company best known for jeans is asking for "intriguing...http://graphicdesign.about.com/b/a/000062.htm |