Oct

23

Seth Godin on “design democracy”

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A recent post on Seth Godin’s blog developed the idea that design was “too important to be left to professionals.” He discusses the many businesses that succeeded by a combination of superior product/service combined with an amateur’s willingness to master marketing and design skills. In his words:
…anyone crazy enough and passionate enough to start […]

Oct

23

Save 10% on postcard printing and mailing

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Between now and the end of October, AmazingMail is offering a 10% discount for printing and First Class mailing up to 250 Standard postcards. These are significantly larger than the more common 4×6 postcards.
This is a great opportunity to get introduced to AmazingMail’s quality print on demand online postcard printing and mailing. AmazingMail cards […]

Oct

23

Microsoft Publisher versus Adobe InDesign, Pt. 4

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Another advantage Adobe InDesign offers over Microsoft Publisher is InDesign’s support of the Open Type font format. Open Type is an easier to use and easier to manage alternative to Adobe’s previous Type1 font format. Open Type, for example, makes it easier to insert typographic refinements like old style figures and true small caps. related […]

Oct

23

Want to be located by other designers?

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If you’re a graphic designer, or are interested in firms that offer design, advertising, or communications services, visit the Design Directory of International links. See how other designers promote themselves.
To submit your own site for review, follow the instructions.

Oct

23

Are you a designer who blogs?

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If you are, be sure you submit your blog to Designers-Who-Blog. A great source of ideas. related topics