With so many photography competitions out there, it can feel a little overwhelming to know where to submit your work and get started. Some people feel discouraged by the sheer volume of applicants. Don’t let this set you back, if you are new to competitions, there is a growth process, or a healthy ladder to climb. Continue Reading →
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Using Repetition for Logo Design in Illustrator CS5
Repetition is a fundamental concept in the design world. Whether repetition is part of “harmony” or “visual echo” or just plain common sense — intentionally integrating repetition into logo design works. Do you need more reasons? Continue Reading →A Showcase of Beautiful Vintage Posters
Retro posters tend to have a certain look to them – a nostalgic, classy and elegant style of design. While different trends in design can come and go, and new mediums like the web alter how designs are done, there’s often a lot that can still be learnt from studying vintage imagery. Continue Reading →
AI Gradient Mesh Tutorial – A Beautiful Apple!
Out of all the tools available in Adobe Illustrator, one of the most useful – and often the most intimidating for new program users – is the gradient mesh capability. Clicking on the tool by accident might have been your first foray into an exploration of its full capability; perhaps you were commandeered to research by a college tutor or maybe you simply stumbled upon some incredible art created in Illustrator and wanted to be able to create those images yourself. Continue Reading →
Top 10 iPhone Photo Apps
Since the introduction of the Apple iStore, the iPhone has become a much more valuable commodity than just a simple phone. It is a device with which users can organise their lives, network with friends and store precious memories in the form of photographs. With the high-resolution and easy to use interface that the in-built iPhone camera offers users, even the most amateur of photographers can shoot photographs of the highest quality. Continue Reading →
Tripod Flexibility in the Outdoors
Cameras with inbuilt image stabilizers are increasing effective, but for optimum stability and noise prevention one needs a good tripod. My first tripod cost me thirty dollars. Needless to say, it was secondhand and fell apart during its second run. I later opted for a sturdier, more expensive tripod and have never had to replace it. Recently, however, I have researched a few varieties of tripod on the market and there is a lot more out there than simply a stand with three legs. Continue Reading →
A Showcase of Beautiful & Functional Footers
Footers are often neglected when it comes to web design – all too often they’re the last thing that’s thought of, the bit that no-one really looks at. But for designers with a keen attention to detail, designers that want absolutely everything to be perfect, the footer is just as important as the rest of the design. Continue Reading →