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USA vs Rest of the World, a graphic design comparison

Time magazine covers

Just how different is graphic design in the United States when compared with that of the rest of the world?

From the above image I think you’ll agree the difference is quite striking.

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It’s now easier for you to comment

Those of you who have commented on my blog (thanks by the way), will notice that the comments section is no longer to the right of the article. It’s now below. Also, the actual form to type your comment used to be situated at the top of the comment column, it now appears below any [...]

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Three most important design tools known

Forget Apple. Forget Adobe. The three most important design tools known to man and woman are (in reverse order of importance): A nutritious breakfast A sketch pad (pencil included) Your brain Budding designers take note, a computer does not enter the top three. What’s up there in your top tools?

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Google AdSense makes you look unprofessional

Google AdSense customisation

Just how much do you value your own appearance? Would you give up on making a great first impression for a few extra dollars a month? AdSense can be lucrative for some, but at what cost to your business?

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How to create an advert that makes you hungry

Fish and chips newspaper ad

“You’ve got to wrap ‘em up in newspaper, not brown paper or white.”

How about this newspaper ad for a fish and chip shop? The lime segment is one I haven’t seen before. Lemon, yes, but lime? It even makes me think this particular chip shop is a little different to normal ones. First they show you a clever ad, then they introduce lime juice with your meal.

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