Here are some job options for designers that you may not have considered.
Wired Magazine is my all-time favorite magazine. Surprised it’s not a design mag? Grab a printed issue sometime. You’ll be inspired by Wired’s insanely creative layouts, their explosive use of color, and their imaginative use of type.
On 02.23.09, In Tools/Tutorials, by Manda
In our dreams, we have the money to hire artists or photographers to create one-of-a-kind imagery for us. In reality, we have limited budgets, and have to do what we can with what we have. Welcome to the world of stock photography. So, where can you find it?
On 02.20.09, In Tools/Tutorials, by Manda
Once you’ve created a website, how do you get the search engines to notice it among the billions of other websites out there? There are many things you can do — without spending a penny — to help your site climb the search engine ranks.
On 02.20.09, In Tools/Tutorials, by Manda
Once you know the programs, and feel confident in your design skills, you may want to work on your speed. One way to become a faster designer is to learn the keyboard shortcuts for the programs you use every day.
On 02.17.09, In Inspiration, by Manda
For my first post, I thought it would make sense to give credit to the creative blogs that inspired me to start Creative Opera. There are a ton out there, and many of them are good. How did I choose my top 5? These are the the sites that I can’t pull myself away from once I start reading. These sites will keep you entertained for hours!
