Portfolio Websites
What is a portfolio for? • Shows whether you are able to pull work together creatively and cohesively.• Represents your style, the work you have done and the work you …
Articles
Usability Evaluations
WHAT IS USABILITY?Usability assesses how easy it is for a user to use the interface. It is measurable via web site usability testing with users. Testing can be done quickly …
UX/UI Portfolio Resources
Where should you start? Articles by Sarah Doody: What should you put into your portfolio? How to Write a Case Study: No Experience? Case Studies and Examples: Templates: Need Project …
The Graphic Design Process
Keyboard Shortcuts for PS: https://fixthephoto.com/photoshop-keyboard-shortcuts.html Problem/Brief Research Idea Generation Concepts Developments Feedback/Testing Refinements Finals Note:The Graphic Design, Web Design and UX/UI Design processes are very similar. If you’re interested, here …
Where to from school?
Uni or Course Auckland – Bachelor of Design AUT – Bachelor of Communication Media Design School – Unitec – Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Yoobee – Certificate of Creative Media, Diploma …
Digital Hygiene
While there’s a lot of things to keep in mind, first thing’s first! Create a good filing system: Name your files logically – “poster-moodboard”, “poster-design-01”, “poster-design=print” etc. Don’t use ‘illegal’ …
Typography
Why Is Typography Important? Typography is absolutely everywhere. Every font choice, word, and character arrangement plays a part in how a message comes across and is received. Just like the images …
Passion Projects
These days, it’s more important than ever to set yourself aside from the rest. The most effective and interesting way to do this is with passion projects. They’re a great …
What is Graphic Design?
What do designers do? Design images that visually communicate something. Creating deliverables like: Posters, social media, business cards, publications/booklets, What are some of the important things to know to do …