Graphic design articles

Articles on numerous graphic design issues

These articles range from tips for student designers, to commentaries and editorials for experienced designers both employed and freelance.

As befits the aims of this web site, these articles are not only intended to provide information, but also to provoke debate and discussion in the graphic design forums. We don't claim to have all the answers so, after reading the articles, please feel free to add your thoughts, questions or opinions to these resources. Either by adding to an already existing thread, or by starting your own forum topic in the relevant discussion board.

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Graphic design jobs descriptions

Check out the plethora of design job titles that are used in the graphics industry. This article does its best to explain what lies behind the numerous names given to the different roles you might come across in a design agency.

What is this graphic design of which you speak?

It's not as easy as it sounds to provide a definition of graphic design, as can be seen in this article. We list our top five explanations and invite other designers to add their own opinions.

The history of desktop publishing

DTP is a somewhat dated term. Initially applied to the series of technologies that brought professional electronic publishing to the designers' desktop, this article revisits those beginnings and also raises some of the issues and technologies that have emerged from the history of desktop publishing.

Tips on charging for graphic design services

One of the most common questions that self-employed graphic designers ask is, how much should I charge? This article attempts to provide some tips on how best to develop a charging formula for freelance designers.

Web hosting for graphic designers

Graphic designers may use web hosting services for a number of different reasons. The most popular reasons are for self promotion, as company web sites, or for displaying an online portfolio. For web designers it may be important to host their client's web sites and so finding a reliable and cheap web host is crucial to their business. This article explains the most commonly available types of web hosting.

Famous graphic designers

There are some creatives whose contribution to the world of design has influenced more than just their immediate clients. Some are famous for their branding projects, others for typography, whilst others for pushing the boundaries of their respective design discipline. Here we give a rundown of some of the world's most famous designers.

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