Archive for March, 2008


This is pretty much a mailbag episode where we cover questions about font usage, picking out a design school to attend, and knowing when to pull the plug on a client or a project going in the wrong direction.

Keys to the Game:

Spell Check in Adobe applications:

Mac: command + i
PC: control + i

Rookie Mistake Tip:

Don’t be afraid to take a step back and put a project on hold if its not going the way it was planned. save yourself the headache of doing things 2 and 3 times by pausing and reassessing the path you need to follow.

In the Bullpen:

adgoodness

This Episode included music by:

NOFX

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Promoting your work can be just as important, if not more, than the work itself! If you can’t secure a job or a new client, your skills will not make much difference. So how do we get the word out there that we are the super duper master of design? There are several ways that we’ll discuss in this episode and try to help you pinpoint which methods may work best for you.

Keys to the Game:

Zoom in or out in Adobe applications:

Mac: command and the (+) or (-)
PC: control and the (+) or (-)

Rookie Mistake Tip:

Try your best to set schedules and stick to them. Having to cancel on meetings wastes not only your time, but others’ as well. Remember that your work is not always the most important piece to your client’s business.

Links from todays show:

SiteGrinder
iWeb
WordPress

In the Bullpen:

ColourLovers.com

This Episode included music by:

Alkaline Trio

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