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.

Here are 7 online goldmines to really cool and inspiring website designs. Below each URL are some samples of website designs you can find from the list. Feel free to contribute if you know of a great website with a really creative design.

Sometimes you just need to add a little extra something to an image and adding rain to a picture can create a dramatic effect. This tutorial walks you through a very simple way to add rain to any image.

There are so many options available when it comes to choosing a resource for your design needs. Thanks to the internet, independent designers have been able to not only improve their vast amount of knowledge but connect with people willing to give them an opportunity to shine. Unfortunately, the mass majority of good freelance designers are so buried by the larger companies that their names may never even make it to your list of potential solutions.

With so many larger design companies available at your fingertips why would you chose an independent, freelance designer over a secure, well established company? I have not just one reason but a list of 8 reasons on why you should hire a freelance designer.