tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89961130897612253212024-03-14T01:22:18.522-07:00Graphic Designer | L.S.Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-37426926664390677572024-03-01T16:39:00.000-08:002024-03-01T16:49:25.243-08:00Graphic Design Used in Entertainment In the kaleidoscopic universe of entertainment, graphic design emerges as the unsung hero, seamlessly weaving the threads that bring stories to life on screens both big and small. From the pulsating energy of concert posters to the immersive worlds of video games, graphic design is the silent orchestrator, setting the stage for unforgettable experiences.🎬 The Cinematic Canvas: Movie Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0549076 -118.2426435.7446737638211545 -153.398893 62.365141436178845 -83.086393tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-20250464574380882972023-10-30T14:56:00.003-07:002023-10-30T15:11:24.779-07:00Secrets to Hiring a Graphic Designer: Things You Need to Know Are you in search of the Picasso of graphic design? Look no further! Hiring a graphic designer is a crucial step in boosting your business's visual appeal and attracting your target audience. Whether you're a small startup or a well-established company, finding the perfect graphic designer can make all the difference. But before you sign on the dotted line, it's essential to arm yourself Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0549076 -118.2426435.7446737638211545 -153.398893 62.365141436178845 -83.086393tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-69342729463187633672023-05-22T14:17:00.000-07:002023-05-22T14:17:46.079-07:00How Does a Graphic Designer Organize a PortfolioOrganizing a portfolio is an essential task for a graphic designer to showcase their work and skills effectively. Here are some steps to help you organize your portfolio:1. Select your best work: Start by reviewing your body of work and choose the pieces that best represent your skills, creativity, and expertise. Aim for a diverse selection that demonstrates your versatility and range as a Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.24368495.7420003638211554 -153.3999349 62.362468036178846 -83.0874349tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-89054954177328060822023-05-21T17:08:00.001-07:002023-05-21T17:08:11.290-07:00The Disadvantages of Being a Graphic DesignerGraphic design can be a rewarding and creatively challenging career path, but it also has its share of challenges...For instance, the field is highly competitive, with many talented individuals vying for available job opportunities. This can make it difficult to stand out and secure desired positions or clients. Additionally, graphic designers often need to accommodate client preferences andFreelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.24368495.7420003638211554 -153.3999349 62.362468036178846 -83.0874349tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-34271332890245888572023-05-17T16:15:00.002-07:002023-05-17T18:48:07.844-07:00Color Families Used in Graphic DesignI can offer insights into some popular color trends that have been observed in recent years. It's important to note that these trends may continue into the future or new trends may emerge. Here are some color trends observed in graphic design:Bright and Vibrant Colors: The use of bold and eye-catching colors to create energetic and attention-grabbing designs.Minimalist and Monochromatic Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.24368495.64397280644879 -153.3999349 62.460495593551215 -83.0874349tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-8530883656621434092020-12-04T17:15:00.003-08:002020-12-04T17:19:13.271-08:00Research in Design As a graphic designer, to be interested in culture is vital to remaining connected with audiences as you work. Artists and designers take from experience, relevance, and everything existing in the world to inspire them. I am always aware of the design aesthetic of not just graphics, but also objects, architecture, fashion, art, landscapes and just about everything. I suppose it’s Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.24368495.7420003638211554 -153.3999349 62.362468036178846 -83.0874349tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-6928812207016417092020-01-08T18:26:00.001-08:002020-01-08T18:26:22.191-08:00Using Shapes in Graphic DesignGraphic design utilizes shapes and the arrangement of them. Shapes can be isolated, divide the whole, or integrated into other shapes. Shapes underlie every graphic design, photography and art. They are used by artists and designers to communicate along with other elements. Shapes can be used in a direct or very indirect subtle manner. As a graphic designer, it's important to keep in mind the Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-25676030280875347782020-01-08T17:50:00.000-08:002020-02-06T10:42:02.594-08:00Perceptions in Graphic DesignGraphic artists do significantly more than just making branding and advertisements look good. Graphic design works using a mix of psychology and visual theory. As soon as we glance at an ad, we immediately notice that it is unlike a photograph; there are many different elements working together (or so it should). The brain is sifting and cataloging the visuals.
Our experiences, instincts andFreelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-56000367246384699132019-07-04T01:00:00.001-07:002020-08-17T16:43:22.429-07:00Graphic Design uses Art to Tell Stories
A designer can put together text and
images in a multitude of ways but the overall goal is to communicate as
effectively as possible. Functional design will engage all of the tools in its
disposal in order to strike a connection in the psyche of the viewer. You often
wonder why the front page of a daily will have a few words with a large image
to make a point. This format has largely become theFreelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-25332381264464647482018-09-11T07:16:00.001-07:002018-10-23T10:09:35.219-07:00What Graphic Designers DoGraphic designers, whether freelance or employed, create visuals using computer software. The visuals are usually to promote an idea, product or service. Visuals can also be used to inspire, inform, and made for a desired action from the end audience. The visuals are placed in signs, magazines, brochures, the internet, outdoor advertisements and more.
A skilled graphic designer will researchFreelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-31247233995994483052018-08-25T16:14:00.002-07:002020-02-06T19:14:38.715-08:00How to Choose a Logo DesignChoosing a logo design is a daunting task for any business owner. You want a logo that builds up your company's image and aligns with your branding, business culture, and product or service offered while also being unique.
It's also important to choose a logo that works across different types of media and sizes. In other words, having a logo that can be scaled up or down has great advantages Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-5589900620344774762018-08-09T12:19:00.000-07:002024-03-01T16:56:34.630-08:00What Does a Freelance Graphic Designer Do?What a freelance graphic designer does is a specialized type of work that blends art, typography, and photography. A top freelance graphic designer has worked with marketers and or is knowledgeable in, at least, basic marketing principles.
Freelance Graphic Designers Create Art with Purpose
Creating art with purpose is a lot easier said than done and requires great skill, creativity and savvy. Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-39091445009714604202018-08-08T18:18:00.001-07:002018-08-08T18:18:32.294-07:00Are Graphic Design and Web Design the Same?Are graphic design and web design the same? This is an interesting question, because, web design can be considered graphic design when it is focused on the facade of what people see. However, web design can also include some web development, if the designer is hired as such.
Web design can include making mock-ups of a website, but it may also include actually implementing the design with Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-10967323026020833252018-07-02T13:11:00.000-07:002019-02-15T16:39:27.789-08:00Evolution of Graphic DesignIt's hard to imagine graphic design existing in ancient times since we most often associate it with clean crisp typography, icons and professional photography. I think graphic design did exist in the ancient world and has evolved as new tools became available.
Perhaps hieroglyphics included stories, history and advertisements fostering business and productive growth in society. Maybe Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-52081499996608291512018-06-29T12:51:00.001-07:002019-02-15T15:17:51.123-08:00Advantages of Good Website DesignGood website design for a business, organization or individual seeking to attract attention to their cause or customers needs to show their best in a world dependent on technology. People and companies seek information online and you need to show what you do or offer with a website.
An ordinary website won't do, unless you want to be stuck in the ordinary. To achieve greatness and be perceived Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-5941340202924367032018-06-27T22:10:00.001-07:002018-06-27T22:10:35.762-07:00Creativity in DesignCreativity is a quality that is exceptionally esteemed, yet not generally understood well. The individuals who have examined and expounded on it say there is significance in a sort of adaptability of the brain. Studies have demonstrated that inventive people are more spontaneous, expressive, and less controlled or hindered. They, such as graphic designers, likewise tend to confide in their own Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-52811635533958684352018-06-04T22:44:00.004-07:002018-06-04T22:49:17.939-07:00Storytelling in Graphic DesignStorytelling in graphic design is a way of creating emotions, imagery and understanding of the visual interaction between elements. It is uniquely human and most compelling. In graphic design the elements need not be obvious but rather represented in an abstract manner. For instance, the flow of water can suggest movement in time of civil rights struggles, and water flowing over an edge can be a Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-24254603415373522702018-06-04T18:03:00.000-07:002018-06-04T18:05:34.085-07:00Graphic Design Fiction
Graphic Design is the fiction that anticipates the fact, said Michael Beirut.
View my Pantone design portfolio and Wacom designs.Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-61471254537249208252018-05-29T20:31:00.001-07:002018-05-29T20:31:03.772-07:00Logo Design in the FutureLogo design in the future will be taking on new dimensions; indeed, for 3D environments. As Logo designs of the future take on new forms, I can see graphic designers specializing in these as logos become more complex and may require more time and specializations in using software evolve.
Logo Design for Virtual Reality Future
The cross points where branding, color, shape, light and Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-44758366344771895142018-05-28T11:41:00.001-07:002018-05-29T12:02:08.150-07:00Graphic Design Los Angeles Trend : GradientsGraphic Design Los Angeles is seeing a gradient comeback. Gradients are popping up everywhere from typography to icons to websites.
(Image via We Heart It)
Color gradients in design are different now then years ago. Gradients today are, for the most part, brighter, colorful and seem to consist of two colors meshing together. The colors used in Los Angeles Graphic designs by Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-78819363634009599662017-01-07T17:16:00.003-08:002018-12-27T14:12:51.142-08:00Why Hire a Freelance Graphic Designer?
Before you hire a Freelance Graphic Designer, it's important to understand why.
You are probably wondering whether or not experience matters. As with most professional occupations, yes, experience does matter. Don't trust your branding and advertising performance to just anybody. In other words, don't hire your neighbor's teen because he is popular on Facebook and draws monsters on the Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-76140972233975872222017-01-07T17:03:00.000-08:002018-12-27T14:14:21.452-08:00Graphic Design of Websites
Graphic design of websites can be more conplex than what it seems. A designer must think about many facets besides making it look visually appealing.
The design of a website goes beyond than what it looks since it is interactive. Thus, an intuitive design that is intuitive and satisfies the business model ideal. As an experienced web designer, understanding the different Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-5461826971948661932016-07-16T17:31:00.000-07:002018-10-24T13:08:43.999-07:00Graphic Design and Minimalism
I want to open the discussion on graphic design and minimalism because, unfortunately, I've seen some designs that are boring in what seems to be an attempt at a minimalistic style. This matter is particularly important to the marketing and advertising industry where anything boring can be death to an advertising campaign. At best, an uninteresting uncreative marketing campaign Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-28840348670421793182016-03-28T12:36:00.001-07:002018-06-29T13:00:25.017-07:00How Graphic Design Benefits Your Business
Graphic design benefits business in more than just the obvious of just looking nice. Unfortunately, many small businesses don't realize the full benefits of great design and fall short of building their business and broadening their customer base.
One manner in which graphic design benefits business is assisting customers with making better decisions quickly. People today are as inpatientFreelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996113089761225321.post-60665431804675858102016-03-09T13:09:00.001-08:002016-03-09T13:16:05.314-08:00Graphic Design for Corporations & Small BizIn Los Angeles, graphic design for corporate communications usually has a distinct style from designs made for small business. I speak for LA because I live here, but it's probably safe to assume that this trend occurs in other areas, as well. If it doesn't, please voice your opinion in the comments section! I would love to know your thoughts on design trends in other areas for businesses of Freelance Graphic Designerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994172861978841559noreply@blogger.com