Designer’s block is one of the most frustrating moments in a designer’s life.  Dreaded and feared, this may be a bad situation to be in but it’s not incurable. If you understand the symptoms then you should know when to step back and take a break. There are many ways to overcome designer’s block, most of which includes learning to find inspiration again.  Some time back I posted a list of ways to get rid of designer’s block.  Today I am ...

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For any work of art that is on public display, criticism is bound to arise.  If your art work is your only source of earning, then you definitely need to master the art of handling criticism positively.  Graphic designers are just as prone to criticism as any other creative artist. When you work for clients, you are destined to come across criticism that may target your artistic sense, creative originality and technical skills. One way to help dealing with criticism is ...

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Did you receive many quality and intriguing design concepts at your MycroBurst design project?  Not sure which to choose?  Could you use more than one of the designs?  Do you know that you're going to need more than just one design?  We've got a solution for you! Back in October we posted that Project Holders at MycroBurst can select additional winners to their project, once it commences. We've brought that to the next level. Project Holders can now notate that they will be picking ...

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Ensuring clarity in what your business does will result in lasting success.  Many entrepreneurs and business owners believe that being a jack of all trades will make your business successful.  Unfortunately, it’s just the opposite. Here are a few question to ask yourself, to be sure that you’re on the right track. . What are the focus and specialty of your business? For some, this might be an easy question to answer.  For others, you may not know where to start.  What is the ...

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  While sifting through design drafts, we often come across designers who submit similar designs in various contests. This practice is highly discouraged as it leads to, in most cases, an embarrassing situation for the client as well as the designer. Sometimes the same logo design can be picked as a winner in two or more contests, creating an awkward situation. Every company deserves a unique logo and if another business already has a similar logo it will create trademark infringement ...

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