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Overhauled and Back in Business

For those of you who have been here before, you may notice that Creative Opera has a whole new look! I took a short break from posting to update and redecorate, and even though I have a few odds and ends to tie up, I think the bulk of the work is done.

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How to Land a Design Job – Part 1: Choose your Path

I get asked for advice about one thing more than anything else: how to get a job in design. So, I’ve put together a series of posts to help in your quest for a job in graphic or web design. We’ll start with choosing your path.

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Weekly Web Favorites #4 – Extended Edition

Each week, I bookmark my favorite design-related websites, photos, and blog articles to share in this weekly post. This week, I’ve included tutorials, showcase galleries, icon sets, and much more. Hang onto your seats, it’s going to be a big one!

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Showcase: One-page Websites with a Smooth Scroll

For some clever designers, linking from page to page just doesn’t make sense. Why jump all over the place when you can just scroll to where you’re going? Check out these creative one-page websites with a smooth scroll.

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Looking for a Challenge? Here’s HOW!

Are you up for a design challenge? David Sherwin is currently putting together a book for HOW Design Press, and your work could be featured!

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8 Common Graphic Design Myths Revealed

As a graphic design instructor, and as a professional designer, I hear the same things over and over again. I’m not sure where the rumors started, or how they continue to grow, but I thought it was time that someone set the record straight.

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