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Graphic Design Feature Writer: Ian Pullen

Welcome to Graphic Design. Read about all aspects of Graphic Design including articles looking at the many tools available to a Graphic Designer, through to the theory needed to use these to produce strong and effective designs.

You'll find tutorials like retouching images in Gimp, general advice, such as how to reduce paper consumption, and book reviews including Visual Quickstart's Illustrator CS3 Guide.

With such a wide range of software available for Graphic Designers, some of it free software, all sorts of people are now getting involved in this exciting field.

Whether you're a new Designer looking for help in building your portfolio or are a bit more experienced but are interested in practical advice, such as buying Adobe Photoshop on a budget, there will be plenty of interest here.


Feature Writer Articles in Graphic Design

Common Business Mistakes For A Graphic Designer
Becoming self-employed is a dream for many Graphic Designers, however strong design skills may not prevent them making some common business mistakes.
Basic Business Advice For A Graphic Designer
Being a hugely talented Graphic Designer may not be enough to guarantee a successful business, if those skills are not matched by at least competent business skills.
Using Inkscape's Clip Command
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop both utilize clipping paths to allow an image to be framed within the outline of another object and this can also be achieved in Inkscape.
How to Make Inset Style Text in Inkscape
Inset or recessed text has been a popular element of 'web 2.0' style design and typically it is produced with an image editor, but it can be replicated with Inkscape.
How to Make Inset Style Text In Gimp
Inset style text has grown in popularity with 'web 2.0' style graphics and can be easily achieved in Photoshop with layer styles, but Gimp requires a different approach.


Contributing Articles in Graphic Design

Common Website Mistakes Site Designers Make
The purpose of most websites is to make a profit. Unfortunately, many sites fail as they don't implement the marketing techniques so important for sales.
Introduction to Corel Painter
Corel Painter is a truly unique application that allows users to create natural media compositions in a digital format utilizing various media, styles and techniques.
Becoming a Successful Green Graphic Designer
Sustainable design consultant Naomi Pearson gives tips on how to make a good case for green design as a designer looking to pitch eco-friendly options to clients.
Sustainable Graphic Design
Sustainable design consultant Naomi Pearson talks about what sustainable graphic design is and how designers can get involved in the green movement.
Finding an Awesome Online Portfolio Tool
For those looking for a top-notch portfolio tool, here are deviantART.com's findings on what a great portfolio site should offer.