Comics Fest at the 2013 Open Book Literary Festival An exciting addition to the 2013 Open Book Festival programme, Open Book Comics Fest, will run on the 7th and 8th of September at the Homecoming Centre. The public has a marketplace of over 40 tables as well as two days…
If you are a Graphic or Web Designer I am sure, like me, you are constantly looking for design inspiration, tutorials, freebies and the latest design and software news. Luckily the internet has countless design blogs, but finding a trustworthy and well written blog can be time consuming and frustrating….
Post updated 13 January 2017 I have had numerous queries about studying Graphic Design at UNISA. So, for those of you who would like to know more here is some information to get you started. UNISA does not offer a degree or diploma in Graphic Design. What they do offer…
On my previous blog posts, Where to study graphic design in South Africa and Study Graphic Design: Universities vs Independent Design Schools, I have had several queries regarding admission requirements for the Graphic Design Programme. If you want an accredited Diploma in Graphic Design or a BA Design Degree you…
All designers love free icon sets – I love free icons!! Fortunately, there are many sets available on the internet which you can easily download and use for your latest projects. I decided it was time I gave something back and therefore designed these Social Media Icons which you can…
WordPress is a popular content management system or CMS which I, and many others, use to create beautiful and functional websites and blogs. It is a free and open source blogging tool as well as publishing platform, which is powered by PHP and MySQL. WordPress users can install and switch…
Book and magazine design, which is often referred to as “page layout” or even “desktop publishing”, involves the arrangement and styling of words and images on a printed page by using a system of rows and columns which provide structure and order. It is only those who can manage to…
As can be seen many times in the comment section of my blog, the default avatar, the “mystery man” is inserted as a side image when you make a comment. Have you ever wondered how to insert your own picture instead of the “mystery man”? It’s quite simple actually! By…
Combine illustration, advertising and typography and you have packaging design: the art and technique of enclosing and protecting products in a creative way whilst imaginatively conveying important information about the product. With hundreds and thousands of various products on the market, it is the designer’s challenge to create a durable…
Of all the aspects of graphic design, typography is possibly the hardest to master and the easiest to fail at. In traditional typography, text is arranged in such a way that it creates a logical and visually satisfying whole and by using simple curves and lines can express feelings, emotions…
Since posting my article, “Where to Study Graphic Design in South Africa”, I have had a few queries regarding graphic design bursaries and financial aid for prospective graphic design students. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much information, the reason being that most educational institutions will provide financial…
The main role of a logo designer is to enable the viewer to identify a product or service by using a simplified image, name composition or the combination of both. This is done by formulating a concept, sketching and re-sketching, deciding on colour themes and then finally implementing the logo….