Everyone needs food, this is a universal truth. But because of the growing market today, different food manufacturers are competing against each other. A company must think of ways to outwit, outplay and outlast their competition to be the sole “survivor” in this industry. The most effective way of doing this is by having advertisements. And not just plain old advertisements, to be able to be successful, you must have a creative advertisements and not just those monotonous, stereotype advertisements that others have. An advertisement can spell a company’s success or failure. In order to have an effective advertisement, it …

Web design trends come and go, with some successes, such as flexible frameworks, and some flops, such as full flash sites with unskippable intros. 2013 has seen quite a few Web design elements that improve user experience, expand interesting features for Web developers, and start pushing the capabilities of HTML 5 to its limit. Here are a few up and coming Web design elements that you should consider the next time you’re building a website: Designing for Small Screens 56 percent of mobile phone users have smartphones and the number of people browsing websites on their phones continues to rise, …

If you’re a graphic designer or involved with photography, your requirements for a suitable working space vary considerably from the average Joe. You’ll need specialist equipment, more space and even different furniture. You should plan and think through the following four points carefully before you start this renovation. Space A graphic designer’s workspace can require considerably more space than a traditional home office. Measure the room to ensure that it can accommodate a large desk, storage furniture and all of your electronic equipment. Plan ahead so that you have enough wall space to hang artwork, photos and design ideas to …

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or just looking to take your photography career to the next level, setting up your own studio is a challenging – but also exciting – task to undertake. If this is your first foray into studio photography, you needn’t worry: this guide will take you through the key points you’ll need to consider before you take the plunge. Finding your space You’ll want to find a room that is bare, large and has easy access to power outlets. Ideally, you want to avoid floors that have carpet or padding, and instead go for hard concrete, …

Social networking and online communities are making the world a little smaller each day. As gaining international readers is not difficult for a website in recent times, it is important for web designers to measure the message the websites send out to a potentially wide user base. The use of colors in web design has found a new value with the introduction of flat web design trend. However, it is also vital for web designers to remember that one single color can have different meanings at different corners of the planet. Color associations vary from culture to culture. What a …

Flat web design is a rage nowadays! But why is it so popular? The reason lies in its use of simple effects to bring up a design scheme which do not belong to the category of skeuomorphism or do not have 3D attributes. In short, effects like gradients, embossing, bevels and drops shadows are completely removed from flat web design. The appearance of flat design is simple – direct and user-friendly, thus making it a stupendously popular (as well as trendy) option for mobile user interfaces. Of course, going flat has its own set of benefits. The content is straightforward, …

It’s brand new Monday, and as usual we are here to bring you limited free stuff from Creative Market. It has been my routine to check their website every week and look at their free stuff section, if you are in need of design goodies that no single penny is required and have a quality stuff, wander no more, head to their website and start picking up those free goodies This week’s free stuffs; 120 Handwritten Decorative Shapes 01 120 handwritten decorative vector shapes in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (resizable shapes). Shapes like ribbons, dividers, ornaments and corners.Great for …

To tell a complete story without words is the goal of many photographers. For live music performances, coordinating color, sets, larger than life movement and unpredictable actions takes practice, time, patience and preparation. When shooting musical theater, same rings true, however, you will have the comfort of predictability because every single action, movement, emotion and set change is coordinated and absolute. Know the basics and prepare yourself for your story in pictures — theater addition. Get Permission First, know the rules — what are the performance/venue regulations and how much access do you have? Ask management if you have some …

A good company has to have an equally very good corporate identity. Think of it as picking what dress or shoes to buy, your decision will be based on the impression that is relayed to you by a particular brand of shoes or dress. This is where corporate identity comes in, just like the colorful themes of ads in India Imagine going to a fruit stand to buy bananas, naturally, there are many bananas available there because after all, it’s a fruit stand. When picking the bananas that you will buy, there are certain characteristics, color, texture, and even smell that …

The Adobe Digital Analyst examination is a certifying exam that will prepare an individual to obtain a career working as a Digital Analyst. The examination is only available in the English language. The registration fees that need to be paid to the Pearson VUE center in order to complete the test are included in the course materials. By obtaining the Digital Analyst certification, an individual will prove that they possess the understanding to be able to analyze, identify, as well as present data, allowing them to become an influential part of an organization that is driven by data. With this …