Mon.Jan 28, 2019

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Versatility vs style – what makes a successful illustrator?

Lisa Maltby

If you work independently you will no doubt have considered whether or not to specialise in an area of work. As an illustrator this can often feel like the holy grail - the aim is to find a ‘style’ that makes your work stand apart so everyone instantly recognises your work. Many people use the term ‘style’ but what defines your work is more than just an aesthtic – your niche could also be specific industries you focus on, tailored services you provide or an ethos that runs throughout your proces

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How to Split Your Focus

A Beautiful Mess

Have you ever taken pictures only to get home and realize that something or someone in your picture was not in focus? I know if I have ever rushed through a shoot and haven’t adequately reviewed my images and zoomed in on each subject to make sure they are sharp, I can be left with someone or something out of focus. It is a VERY frustrating thing. One thing in your frame can look perfect while the other is blurry.

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The Windows Of Kips Bay Decorator Show House

Old Brand New

Sponsored by The Shade Store. You’ve probably heard the expression “love is in the details,” and that couldn’t be more true for us design enthusiasts! I’ve never been much of a minimalist, but every single detail of my eclectic little home has been chosen with love. And even though I tend to change things up every so often, all the decorative elements I pick have a purpose — even if it’s just to make me happy when I see it!

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How to Split Your Focus

A Beautiful Mess

Have you ever taken pictures only to get home and realize that something or someone in your picture was not in focus? I know if I have ever rushed through a shoot and haven’t adequately reviewed my images and zoomed in on each subject to make sure they are sharp, I can be left with someone or something out of focus. It is a VERY frustrating thing. One thing in your frame can look perfect while the other is blurry.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t