It is said that family moments are the best ones, but also the hardest to capture. Taking individual portraits is far easier than performing a complete family photo shoot. It is even harder than children photography as family portraits involve capturing multiple emotions of and expressions simultaneously. A mother’s kiss, a father’s hug and a [...]

After spending nearly a decade in the field of graphic design, I still ponder over the question…What drove me into becoming a graphic designer? Even though I have relentless passion and obsession for graphic designing, I still can’t decide what solitary factor inspired me into this field. I’m sure the same question haunts many graphic [...]

Weapons are man-made tools that are aimed at causing damage and injury to others. Initially arms and ammunitions were used as a self-defense tool to protect against harmful animals and fierce creatures. But soon after, they became the root cause of human destruction and discord in the world. Majority of wars were battled due to [...]

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and believe me…it really sucks being a graphic designer on 14th February. Considering the overloaded work schedule and tedious deadlines, who can imagine enjoying a pleasant time with their valentine? This conundrum is widespread among graphic designers as I’ve heard many of my colleagues complain of this as [...]

Each day, more and more companies are registering themselves on Facebook to increase their online market presence. Majority of brands are creating FanPages to gain more customers for their business.   Did You Know? • 43% of the Facebook users Like, or are fans of, at least one brand on Facebook. • The average U.S. [...]

Photoshop manipulation is an art practiced by a lot of artists and designers. It is even used in creating print advertisements for major brands and for designing other promotional props. Every now and then, we witness several pictures on the internet that are altered or manipulated using Adobe Photoshop. But there are some pictures that [...]

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. [...]