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Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.-Terry Pratchett
Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that's why it is so complicated.- Paul Rand
To dismiss front-end design as mere ‘icing’ is to jeopardize the success of any site.- Curt Cloninger
The creative adult is the child who has survived.-Ursula K. le Guin
Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.-Mark Twain
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Design and Advertising Influences Every Part of Our Lives
Have you ever thought about the fact that design and advertising influences nearly every part of our lives and is part of a lot of decisions we make?
design elements to victory
Designers inherently solve problems & refuse to yield to those who say it can’t be done. With that said, there are many elements that go into solving an age-old design problem. We constantly look for ways to appeal to the masses with out stepping on our own toes. The last thing a designer wants to do is go against what they know is right. Many of us cringe at the sight of a “bad design”…so how do we permanently solve this issue and make all designs “good”. Here are 8 elements that should be established in a good design.
Standards For Legitimate E-mail Marketing Practices
Based on direct input from members, the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA), the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), and the Direct Marketing Association (The DMA) released a set of nine guidelines that call on marketers to institute certain practices that will defend and enhance the viability of legitimate e-mail marketing.
Press Kit (Media Kit)
A press kit, often referred to as a media kit in business environments, is a pre-packaged set of promotional materials of a person, company, or organization distributed to members of the media for promotional use. They are often distributed to announce a release or for a news conference.
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What is AJAX?
AJAX has been a buzz word in web development for some time now, but a lot of people don't have a clear understanding of what it is. I'll shed some light on the issue and break it down for you.
Average Cost
When researching the average cost of any creative work it can get a little overwhelming. Many things have to be taken into consideration, such as experience of the designer, quality of work, and the time spent. The areas that I researched were commercials, web design, logo design, and corporate identity. To make it easier to grasp I'll break it down into the most common price ranges for each area.