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"There is always someone better. Regardless of how good you are, there will always be someone better. It's surprisingly easy to waste time worrying about this."
The above is an example of Jamie Wieck's primer "The 50 Things Every Creative Should Know". It's advice for those making the transition from design college to the professional world and is touted as "the first .....
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I was once asked by a potential client how I could charge what I do for a custom logo when there were places online charging $79 or less. I went into detail explaining how a logo is the foundation of a corporate image, how it must be unique, memorable, flexible for multiple uses and, above all else, reflect the identity and goals of what it represents. To do this right takes research, time, talent and experience. Most of these cheap online logo sites simply don't do much more than allow .....
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Students ask me this a lot and they should.
For anyone looking to make a living in visual communications, there are plenty of sources on the internet which give clues to the future of the industry including earning potential. One the better ways to find current salary numbers is the AIGA|Aquent Survey of Design Salaries 2011. This survey draws from an extensive pool of designers and others allied with the profession nationwide, and includes responses from more than 7,000 design p.....
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As part of our Senior Presentation class at O'More College of Design, our seniors were fortunate to visit The Buntin Group and hear the wisdom of Bill Holley before he retired. In order to appreciate this blog entry, you need to know a little background on Bill. He's what I would consider a Nashville Advertising Legend.....