Posted by: Amelia
in Graphic Design on Apr 14, 2010
Some of you might be heard that Adobe has released the new and anticipated CS5!
Here is a quick list of the new and enhanced features in CS5.
Illustrator – Top 5 Features
1. Perspective Drawing
2. Beautiful Strokes
3. Bristle Brush
4. Shape Builder tool
5. Multiple Artboard
http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/whatsnew/?PID=3751719
Photoshop – Top 5 Features
1. Content Aware Fill
2. Better edge detection & masking
3. Precise warp or stretch graphics with the Puppet Tool
4. Wet Paint
5. Brush stroke effect
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshop/whatsnew/index.html?segment=design
InDesign – Top 5 Features
1. Multiple page sizes
2. Adobe mini Bridge
3. Redesigned Layers Panel
4. Tracking text changes
5. Paragraphs that span or split columns
http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign/whatsnew/
Posted by: Zise
in Graphic Design on Sep 25, 2009
Over the next little while we will be posting some information relating to Design Essentials. We hope you enjoy the postings.
Lets start by explaining typefaces.
Type is used for a variety of purposes and is basically surrounding us. There are plenty of ways typography is used, such as in books, posters, newsletters, cards and just about anything you could think about.
Typography not only helps the communication process but is also used for creative and artistic reasons. For instance, type can be very useful in attracting a viewer or consumer to your brand. There are a variety of options you must face when using typography and these will be explained in our later posts.
To start with, here is some information on typefaces. You will notice that the most common typefaces are Serif and Sans Serif.
Serif - This typeface has the little strokes on the ends of each letter. Serif is used most commonly in printed materials such as magazines, books etc.
Sans Serif - This sytle of typeface has clean ending and are typically used for headings, signage and other areas where you need high readability (print).
When using typefaces for the Web, you will notice that most of these are using the Sans Serif Typeface as it is easier to read on lower screen resolutions monitors.
Common Sans Serif typefaces are Arial, Verdana and Helvetica
Ornamental Typeface - These are usually used for decorative purposes and are not really suitable for body text.
Symbol Typeface - This is used for symbol purposes. An example of a symbol typeface is wingdings or Dingbats
Script Typeface - The usuage of this typeface is to simulate handwriting or calligraphy. This typeface is not usually used with body text as it becomes difficult to read.
Here are a couple more you can read about :)
Monospaced Typeface
Gaelic Typeface
Blackletter Typeface
Mimicry Typeface
Stay tuned for our next posting...
Posted by: Zise
in Graphic Design on Jul 22, 2009
Looking for free applications for your computer? Here are a few that you might want to check out!
The Application is just like Microsoft Office but Free!
Can't afford Photoshop and want to do some design? Well maybe you should try GIMP as a Photo Editing Application
VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player and multimedia framework capable of reading most audio and video formats (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, DivX, MPEG-1, mp3, ogg, aac ...) as well as DVDs, Audio CDs VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive graphical user interface.
FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Cloud Files & Amazon S3 Browser for Mac OS X.
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Posted by: Zise
in Graphic Design on Apr 2, 2009
Are you looking to find out more about the new Adobe Suite CS4? Well why not join the free adobe eSeminars for the months of April.
Adobe eSeminars have something for every designer. So whether your into video, graphic design, web, photography or even education, there is a seminar for you to join.
Here is a list of some of the eSeminars or go to adobeeseminars.com.au
- Let's create packaging design in Adobe Illustrator CS4 – the smart way!
- Convert your InDesign Documents to Interactive PDF files, SWF and Flash files
- Creating 3D images from 2D in Photoshop CS4
- Killer Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
- Save Time Save Money - Top Photoshop shortcuts!
Plus many many more....
Posted by: Zise
in Graphic Design on Mar 16, 2009
Now here is a usb hub for the graphic designer/gardiner... Its a Tulip USB hub that comes with 4 usb 2.0 ports - you can buy them at Fredflare.
Gosh what will they think of next!!
Posted by: Zise
in Graphic Design on Mar 8, 2009
If you’re a wine lover, this have a look at this article at Designer Daily. We found this article and thought we would share it with you as it has some wonderful examples of packaging design.
Beautiful looking typography, illustration and bottle by Elk & Wolf. Designed by Social UK.
Frank B, label with a customizabe message, designed by Talia Cohen.
Boxhead bottle, creative label pattern with cute illustrations and type by Mash.
Going to the roots of wine labelling with Turner Ducksworth.
Molly Dooker, more great illustrative labels by Mash.
Beautiful black and white labels for Churchill’s wines.
Who said awesome? Sheva wine bottles by Nine99 Design.
Oriel Wine, gorgeous bottles by the talented Julia Hoffmann.
Posted by: Zise
in Graphic Design on Mar 6, 2009
