Hey guys…the much anticipated results of the comment contest on GDB are finally out. I’m sure you all must be ecstatic to know who the winners are. But before I reveal the name of the 3 lucky winners, let us take a brief recap of the entire event. We started this contest on 24th January [...]

  I remember my first client meeting…even though it was quite long time back, but the whole episode is still a distinct memory. Not because it was my very first client meeting, but the anxiety and nervousness that besieged me was unforgettable. Trembling hands, shaky knees and sweaty forehead…altogether it was a nerve-racking experience. I [...]

  We all have heard the proverbial phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words”. But what I am about to showcase today needs a new expression…“A picture in worth a thousand pictures.” Yes folks, I’m talking about visual images that show pictures within a picture. Also known as optical illusions, this technique tests the [...]

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Creating artworks using traditional and conservative formats isn’t such a big deal these days. A true artist is one who can create an artwork out of nothing, someone who has the creative ability and talent to put life into dull objects. One such artist that lives amongst us is Terry Border, who creates fascinating bent [...]

There has been a longstanding debate on whether graphic designers should follow design trends or pursue their own design aesthetics. Some people profess that creating a trendy design will make a sudden impact on the market since it is in vogue. These trend enthusiasts are of the view that a particular design that is in [...]

Nowadays, business cards are considered old-fashioned for business promotion. However, the fact is, no matter how old school business cards maybe, they still prove to be a highly effective promotional tool. Some graphic designers stutter at first meeting with clients and expect them to break the ice. This is where business cards serve as icebreakers [...]

  Being imperfect is part of being human. Even though an idea or a concept may be flawless, but its execution will always be full of mistakes. Similar is the case with graphic designers, who strive for perfection but seldom achieve it in their endeavors. But the truth is…if you don’t make mistakes, how are [...]

  In regular photography, a photographer simply captures critical moments that are there to be incarcerated. However, hallmark of a genius photographer is to capture a concept or meaning in a picture which a normal eye cannot understand. One of the genres of photography that follows this principle is called Conceptual photography. [...]

Finally, Christmas holidays are over…and so are all my holiday-time client projects. Even though the holiday season is the most awaited time of the year but for me and surely other graphic designers , it’s merely hassle. I mean what’s the point of having holidays when you have to toil and [...]

A family holiday, a child’s first step, graduation day, Christmas celebration….these are some of the most precious moments that everyone loves to cherish forever. And what better way to do that by getting it printed and framed on your wall for absolutely FREE? Yes! That’s right Uprinting.com, in collaboration with [...]

Christmas is right around the corner and with Christmas comes the chilliest season of the year…WINTER. Some people consider winter to be a boring and dreadful season, while others seem to enjoy the chills and thrills of the cold weather. Nevertheless, it gives a great opportunity for photographers to take out [...]

Ignorance is a dilemma that many newbie graphic designers face in the starting of their careers. Their lack of knowledge about a particular aspect of design is often taken negatively. While there is no arguing the fact that one should be well equipped and educated in order to excel in life, ignorance [...]

Being in the graphic design field, I have always been intrigued to learn about various forms of artwork. Lately I came across a concept that left me spellbound…Shadow Art. Shadow Art has its root from the art of shadowgraphy, a skill of creating images using hand shadows. This technique was commonly [...]

Another year has come to a close as we bid farewell to 2011. With every New Year come new Resolutions and promises. Some people embrace the concept of making New Year Resolutions while other avert the concept altogether. Nonetheless, I personally believe that it is a constructive exercise from the perspective [...]