How to build strong portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of projects and achievements that are supposed to be the clear reflection of your skills, activities and interests. Portfolios are used for securing jobs in many areas nowadays. Regardless the field of specialization, the main purpose of the portfolio is to be able to display a strong, unified body of [...]
5 rule of thirds photography tips
Rule of thirds when used properly can help you greatly improve your photography. The first thing you learn when doing any visual art is the rule of thirds. It is the first thing to master when thinking of composition. It is a mathematical formula that enables you to create two dimensional eye candy. It applies [...]
How to choose lenses for your camera
My love for photography and my need to find the best possible deal led me to Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. One morning I wondered around, looking up all the time, stumbling through the signs in Kanji and Katakana. I finally made out the second hand camera store I had found on the net. I skipped through [...]
6 tips to improve yourself as a designer
As a designer, your learning process should never truly stop. In order to keep up with constant changes in this domain of graphic design, you should always be open to new things and have the desire to grow, to develop your skills. The biggest mistake as a graphic designer is to stagnate, instead of trying [...]
5 useful tips for building visual identities
Society is becoming more and more visual, so design is increasingly important nowadays. One of the most important jobs of designers is to shape identities and create memorable experiences. New identities for various kinds of companies are built all the time, but just some of them are strong enough to remain consistent. Below you will [...]
5 efficient ways to fight inspiration blocks
Inspiration blocks also known as creative blocks are every designer’s nightmare. One of the worst parts about them is that they come with no warnings. The feeling is familiar for most people: blankness takes over, your mind just isn’t in the right place and you can’t find any creative ideas no matter how hard you [...]
7 tips to improve your designer’s workspace
As a designer, you naturally spend a lot of time in front of your desk. The first time you see your workspace each day you should have a good emotional response, because it represents you as a person .Not feeling that excited about your workspace? Well let’s give it a try at improving it. It [...]