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Paul Boag: Get Clients to say ‘Yes!’
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Paul Boag: Get Clients to say ‘Yes!’

Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing a great talk from Carsonified. In this talk at FOWD NYC, Paul Boag covers strategies for working better with design clients.

Craig Mod: Post Artifact Book Design Thinking
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Craig Mod: Post Artifact Book Design Thinking

Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing a great talk from MFA Interaction Design. In this talk, Craig Mod, discusses the theory behind what books mean in a digital context and thinks deeper on the design and typography of digital books.

Community: Peer Review

Community: Peer Review

Vectortuts+ is all about helping people turbo charge their skills, and today we’re launching a special community post that will help some of our readers take their images to the next level. Inspired by the Friday Photo Critique over on Phototuts+, we have gathered together some of the Vectortuts+ writers to share some helpful advice and get things started. The best thing is, you can be part of it too! Find out more at the jump.

What is Vexel Art?
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What is Vexel Art?

Vexel art has been mentioned on a variety of websites, be it talking about vector art and vexel art, or featuring the wonderful work created by vexel artists. However, do you actually know the answer to “What is vexel art?”

Jason Schwartz – Freelanceology
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Jason Schwartz – Freelanceology

Just because you missed that awesome conference, doesn’t mean that you can’t still watch the lectures! This weekend we’re sharing an interesting talk at the Insight Design Conference by, Jason Schwartz, Creative Director at Bright Bright Great. He shares his knowledge; offers tips and direction when pursuing a freelancing career.

How to Make a Happy and Safe Office Space

How to Make a Happy and Safe Office Space

Lately I have been working some extraordinarily long days in front of the screen. Not only has it been exhausting it has made me think much more seriously about the importance of a proper office setup. Today I will share some tips and ideas for your office space that will make you more productive and keep the aches and pains away.

Vector Purity vs Raster Live Effects: Where do you stand?

Vector Purity vs Raster Live Effects: Where do you stand?

Consider an artist using 90% vector in their work and only 10% raster live effects, would you class this artist as a “vector artist” or would you see them as a “mixed medium artist”? Do you think “vector art” should be without raster live effects? Today’s article looks at this debate.

Primary Design Elements Found in Outstanding Digital Illustrations
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Primary Design Elements Found in Outstanding Digital Illustrations

Following on from, Using Design Principles to Create Exceptional Vector Illustrations, today we have a collection of digital illustrations that highlight the primary elements of design. Design elements are the building blocks that are used to create an image. These include, line, color and shape. Although they may seem basic, if you take the time to think about the elements and how they can be used, you will have a better understanding of your creations – and perhaps think of a few new ideas too!

Using Design Principles to Create Exceptional Vector Illustrations

Using Design Principles to Create Exceptional Vector Illustrations

Making an image is fairly straightforward, but making an image that stands out from the crowd is more science than it is luck. With the right combination of aesthetic and design, you can turn a good idea into a great piece of illustration. Today we will take a look at nine different design principles and how to apply them to the world of illustration.

How to Work with Family and Friends

How to Work with Family and Friends

At some point in your life, someone close to you will seek out your illustration or design skills. Trust me, if they haven’t asked you yet, they will. So what happens when friends and family become your client? We’ve put together some tips to help you out.

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