Archive for May, 2007


What’s right and what’s wrong as it relates to your career in design and how your work affects the world around you? There’s no easy answer, and the answer must come from within, but in this episode we’ll give you some things to think about.

Keys to the Game:
Cheers to InDesign - Hide InDesign
Mac: Command + h
Jeers to Illustrator - No Hide command still!
OOPS! There is not hide (minimize) key comman for PC! My mistake

Links from todays show:
Google Maps Street View
“D” Conference
AIGA Design Business and Ethics

In the Bullpen:
DIY Macro Photo Studio
DIY Pocket Ring Light

Todays show featured music by:
Samiam

 
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How do you deal with freelance rates, especially when you come to a point at which you must raise them? We’ll discuss some options and issues surrounding this topic and more.

Keys to the Game:
Lights Out in Lightroom
Mac or PC: L

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Be careful when emailing. You don’t want the person on the other end to misunderstand what you are trying to say.

In the Bullpen:
Eyes on Design

Todays show featured music by:
The Lawrence Arms

 
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What happens when you’re client doesn’t like a stipulation in your freelance project? Who actually owns the rights to the artwork you create. Well cover these topics and more.

Email Campaign:
Send a letter in favor of RD to: Blogger and Podcaster Magazine

Keys to the Game:
Rulers in Creative Suite apps
Mac: Command + r
PC: Control + r

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Don’t let a client dictate your contract to you. If you can’t come to an agreement between the two parties, perhaps it is best to part ways.

Links from todays show:
Photoshop CS3 Cleanup Script (Windows)
Photoshop CS3 Cleanup Script (Mac)
Modest Mouse Contest

In the Bullpen:
del.icio.us

Todays show featured music by:
The Get Up Kids

 
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