January 2012 Archives

CMYK: Student Portfolio Reviews Feb 23

With the spring school semester in full swing, we thought all you graduating seniors (and undergrads too!) could you use some guidance as you're cranking out those portfolios. So Come Meet Your Kind...
 
Get a critique from our publishing pros and find out what they're looking for in your book when they're looking to hire. Doesn't matter if your book is finished or still in the works ... bring what you've got and our design superstars will help you figure out what's working and what's not. Details after the jump.… MORE

Student Competitions: Get Inspired!

As the deadlines for our Student Design and Photo Competitions quickly approach, maybe you're trying to figure out just want you're going to do for your entries. How about looking at what previous winners have done? Or turning to the pros for some winning inspiration. Keep reading for some handy links to great ideas ... but just remember, don't copy!! Just get inspired to create your own awesome ideas. Read on for the links.
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Student Design Competition Q&A: The Photos

Okay, so I saw the post on where to get the copy for my Student Design Competition entries. But what about the photos? Where do I get them?


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Type in a Minute: Kerning

Got a minute to talk type? Here's the first installment of my series of videos on typography basics, and it covers kerning, which is adjusting the space between letters. Well-kerned type makes your work look professional, and you stand out from the crowd. --Joseph Caserto… MORE

Student Design Competition Q&A: The Copy

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