Screen Capture In OS X

Making a screen capture in OS X is easy.  Here is how you do it. Read more

Creating Die Lines In Adobe Illustrator

At one point in your design career you might need to create a die line or a die-cut in your layout. This is how you do it.

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Colors 101

So you’re working on a logo and the client asks you “what Pantone colors are you using?” Pantone?

You send a file to the printer for a banner and the printer tells you “we can only print it in CMYK”.  CMYK? Read more

Ftp Large Illustrator Files

Thanks to the internet we can send files quickly to the printer or client via ftp. But sometimes the files become quite large when combined, even when zipped. Here’s a great trick I’ve learned that will help get those file sizes down, which means less uploading time.

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Great Tips For Building Efficient Layouts

If you’re a freelance graphic artist, there have most likely been times when you’ve had to load up the files of the layout you’ve created for your client and sent them to the printer. And most likely there have been times when the printer has called and told you the files weren’t built correctly.

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7 Tips To Increase Productivity On The Mac

 

When you sit down at your computer, you want to focus all of your energy on creating great design. These tips will help you become more efficient on the Mac, meaning more time spent creating, and less time spent troubleshooting. 

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