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Experimenting with Photoshop Channels

Photoshop Channels are grayscale images that store different types of…

by James

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Ten Principles of Good Design

In the late 1970s, Dieter Rams was aware that he was contributing to a world…

by James

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Recommended Design Books

You can find out just about anything about Graphic Design online, but sometimes…

by James

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White Space

Easily one of the most misunderstood aspects of layout design is White Space…

by James

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Animals in Logo Design

A number of the world’s famous brands feature animals in their identity — an…

by James

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The Rules of Typography

Over centuries, as type has developed, guidelines and best practices have…

by James