By Steve Bain
When approaching virtually any Web, graphic, or layout design project, there’s a common workflow you can use that will progressively and successfully steer you from the idea or concept stage through to delivering the final product. Design workflow is a relatively logical process which...
Posted to
Graphics Feeds - English
on 01-05-2009
Filed under: printing, design, illustration, Layout Strategies, Workflow, Creative process, Design planning, Distribution, Content planning, Promotion, Audience research
By Steve Bain
A simple fold can transform a flat sheet into many useful things. More complex folding can create delicate art or practical objects. Just ask anyone who’s worked in origami-the Japanese art of folding paper into unique shapes. Paper folding is a finishing process that is almost involved...
Posted to
Graphics Feeds - English
on 12-10-2008
Filed under: printing, design, Tips, Layout Strategies, Die cut, Kit fold, Gatefold, Folding formats, Finishing process, Quarter fold, Paper folding, Origami, Map folds
By Steve Bain Not only is CorelDRAW one of the most robust illustration tools around, but unlike other graphics programs, it can also be used to create multipage layouts. This nifty feature makes it the perfect choice for designing projects like booklets, brochures, and newsletters. While expecting to...
By Steve Bain There are good and bad ways to build a layout. In this tutorial, you'll learn about layout and design habits that you should definitely avoid, and I'll demonstrate a few best practices to adopt. There's a little something for everyone in this installment.
Posted to
Graphics Feeds - English
on 11-26-2008
Filed under: coreldraw, design, Tips, Layout Strategies, Basic, Feature
By Steve Bain Want to make the mundane look magnificent? Transform ordinary pictures into images with impact through cropping, colorizing, sharpening, and other tricks of the trade. Here are the top techniques for adding punch to pictures in your layout.
Posted to
Graphics Feeds - English
on 11-14-2008
Filed under: design, Special Effects, Tips, Layout Strategies, Basic, Design tips