How should I display my graphic design for my college art show?

Should I mount it on foam board? Should I frame it? I’m a senior in college and sadly this is the first opportunity I’ve had to exhibit my graphic design work. I have a gallery opening coming up in April that is exhibiting my work. I am not sure if it is proper for graphic [...]

Should I use quicken or quickbooks for my graphic design company.?

I eventually want to hire a sales person for my graphic design firm. Which accounting software would be suited for this kind of business.

What Color Should I Use for Custom Business Cards?

One of the biggest questions you may ask yourself in business card printing is: What color should I use? Most especially if you want to print business cards with your own special symbols characters and inks.
The color of the card will be of prime importance when you start making them. Since you want your [...]

Which college courses should I take in order to help with Graphic Design?

I want to work as a Graphic Designer for Apple. What college courses would help me get the experience that I need?
From Apple.com:
“Software Skills
- Expert and hands-on knowledge of prototyping tools and graphic design skills (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator).
- Working knowledge of Macromedia Flash, Director, or Revolution.
- Expert knowledge of 3D software applications a [...]

Should I take a fast track intensive course in graphic design or take individual courses?

Parsons offers a certificate in graphic/digital design and I’m debating whether I should take the fast track course which is the Graphic/Digital Design Basic Core class which combines a bunch of courses in one. Or should I take all the classes that make up that class individually (i.e. Graphic Design, Color Theory, Digital Imaging [...]

What are the Benefits of Graphic Design and Why Should You Care?

If you run a business and you have any form of corporate identity then you should care very much. How you present your company to your chosen market is fundamental to its success.

The graphic design process is crucial to any business, making it stand out head and shoulders from the competition. Whether it is [...]

What are the differences between web design and graphic design and which career should I choose?

I am currently a junior in high school (also taking classes at the local college to get ahead) and want to have a career in some sort of computer based designing, but I can’t choose. The two I’m mainly considering are web design and graphic design. I personally would prefer being in graphic design, but [...]