Here’s an excerpt from an article about what graphic designers can expect in the year 2010.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, they expect a 27% job growth in the field of graphic design. Unfortunately, the month of February 2010 has shown a drop in jobs available for creative directors and graphic designers, even freelancers. On the up side, though, logo design jobs have continued to increase despite this setback. Designers looking for a specialty may find logo design to be a great place in which to create their niche.

 

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The paper you choose for your brochures is more significant than you may think. Sometimes a glossy finish is the best option while a dull finish will match the style of another brochure better. The same goes for the type of paper you use: a certain paper stock may be right for one brochure printing project but not another. The simple fact is that choosing the right type of paper for your brochure will increase its effectiveness, so here are some style and design aspects to consider when choosing paper, from coatings to the actual paper stock.

I just want to take a few minutes to share a more-than-pleasant online ordering experience I’ve had recently. Taking on a new business idea means all new marketing materials and, naturally, business cards were the first item on my list. It’s been awhile since I’ve been through this process and it’s not something I was completely excited about since the last time I ordered cards online, they came back less than satisfactory.