Comments on: Who needs skills? We have software! http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/ Logo Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic Design Portfolio, Logo Design, Logo, Graphic, Design, Graphic Design Tue, 22 May 2012 13:52:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jyasper « jyasper.com http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-50432 Jyasper « jyasper.com Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:29:47 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-50432 [...] As a modern designer, it is is more than likely you will need a computer / laptop with a consistent Internet connection, along with software. The next step is to identify the least pricey option for purchasing these products. One thought for new business owners is to rent and lease a laptop rather than buy, since this gives you the flexibility to change models as your business grows. Because a computer is essential to your business as a designer, do not shortchange yourself in this one regard. Also, dredge up here is no magic button. [...] [...] As a modern designer, it is is more than likely you will need a computer / laptop with a consistent Internet connection, along with software. The next step is to identify the least pricey option for purchasing these products. One thought for new business owners is to rent and lease a laptop rather than buy, since this gives you the flexibility to change models as your business grows. Because a computer is essential to your business as a designer, do not shortchange yourself in this one regard. Also, dredge up here is no magic button. [...]

]]> By: How to Keep Start-up Costs Low http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-50405 How to Keep Start-up Costs Low Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:18:31 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-50405 [...] As a modern designer, it is is more than likely you will need a computer / laptop with a consistent Internet connection, along with software. The next step is to identify the least expensive option for purchasing these products. One idea for new business owners is to rent and lease a laptop rather than purchase, since this gives you the flexibility to change models as your business grows. Because a computer is essential to your business as a designer, do not shortchange yourself in this one regard. Also, remember there is no magic button. [...] [...] As a modern designer, it is is more than likely you will need a computer / laptop with a consistent Internet connection, along with software. The next step is to identify the least expensive option for purchasing these products. One idea for new business owners is to rent and lease a laptop rather than purchase, since this gives you the flexibility to change models as your business grows. Because a computer is essential to your business as a designer, do not shortchange yourself in this one regard. Also, remember there is no magic button. [...]

]]> By: The Value of Education in Design « methodikone http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-48096 The Value of Education in Design « methodikone Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:17:28 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-48096 [...] far too many aspiring designers get caught up in the dreamy ideals ofdo-it-yourself career building and try to throw themselves into the design world. They spend thousands of dollars on high-end [...] [...] far too many aspiring designers get caught up in the dreamy ideals ofdo-it-yourself career building and try to throw themselves into the design world. They spend thousands of dollars on high-end [...]

]]> By: The Value of Design Education http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-48019 The Value of Design Education Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:54:32 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-48019 [...] far too many aspiring designers get caught up in the dreamy ideals of do-it-yourself career building and try to throw themselves into the design world. They spend thousands of dollars on high-end [...] [...] far too many aspiring designers get caught up in the dreamy ideals of do-it-yourself career building and try to throw themselves into the design world. They spend thousands of dollars on high-end [...]

]]> By: Web Design + Psychology = Satisfied Users? | redbey http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-44215 Web Design + Psychology = Satisfied Users? | redbey Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:34:19 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-44215 [...] Who needs skills? We have software! (86) [...] [...] Who needs skills? We have software! (86) [...]

]]> By: Who needs skills? We have CAT tools « LD LANGUAGE SERVICES blog http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-43889 Who needs skills? We have CAT tools « LD LANGUAGE SERVICES blog Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:16:16 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-43889 [...] / Who needs skills? We have software!, Kirk Nelson / via Jacob Cass, Just Creative Design / (2) / The Future of Translation Memory (TM), Kirti Vashee [...] [...] / Who needs skills? We have software!, Kirk Nelson / via Jacob Cass, Just Creative Design / (2) / The Future of Translation Memory (TM), Kirti Vashee [...]

]]> By: Jeff Fried http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-43703 Jeff Fried Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:17:54 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-43703 I completed a degree in Physics with some work towards my PhD when i realized that i had no interest in becoming an academician. So i took a job developing various pieces of numeric software to support geophysicists developing new programs to predict ground motion at nuclear power plants (timely, eh?). After five years of that, i was offered a position within the same company to develop a database (a new thing at the time). Since then I've been programming, something at which i have no formal training, for 30 years, developing a number of very successful applications and eventually leading a team of engineers. All of the fields in which i have succeeded are ones in which i learned on the job with no formal training. But of course you can say that isn't the same as developing artistic skills. I work with a number of engineers who also have produced digital art, again without any formal training, that i, and others, find very intriguing. An engineer with whom i've worked spent two years teaching himself Photoshop CS3 and develop his own artistic voice. I appreciate that there are people who don't understand the time required to learn how to use these tools, and, that simply understanding the tools is not sufficient. Yet there are many people who without formal training have learned these tools to produce unique pieces of art. I'm saddened that there are people who have misunderstood the effort required, but at the same time, there are those who can, and do, succeed at teaching themselves not simply the tools, but how to develop their own artistic voice. You can see my friend's work at http://gallery.me.com/bcbarrick. I completed a degree in Physics with some work towards my PhD when i realized that i had no interest in becoming an academician. So i took a job developing various pieces of numeric software to support geophysicists developing new programs to predict ground motion at nuclear power plants (timely, eh?). After five years of that, i was offered a position within the same company to develop a database (a new thing at the time). Since then I’ve been programming, something at which i have no formal training, for 30 years, developing a number of very successful applications and eventually leading a team of engineers. All of the fields in which i have succeeded are ones in which i learned on the job with no formal training. But of course you can say that isn’t the same as developing artistic skills. I work with a number of engineers who also have produced digital art, again without any formal training, that i, and others, find very intriguing. An engineer with whom i’ve worked spent two years teaching himself Photoshop CS3 and develop his own artistic voice. I appreciate that there are people who don’t understand the time required to learn how to use these tools, and, that simply understanding the tools is not sufficient. Yet there are many people who without formal training have learned these tools to produce unique pieces of art. I’m saddened that there are people who have misunderstood the effort required, but at the same time, there are those who can, and do, succeed at teaching themselves not simply the tools, but how to develop their own artistic voice. You can see my friend’s work at http://gallery.me.com/bcbarrick.

]]> By: KobraBlog » Designer: la grande bugia http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-40187 KobraBlog » Designer: la grande bugia Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:23:44 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-40187 [...] scrittura alla grafica, dalla gestione d’impresa all’urbanistica… Come esprime Kirk Nelson su Just Creative Design, spesso il designer viene confuso con i software e gli strumenti che usa. Di conseguenza, dilagano [...] [...] scrittura alla grafica, dalla gestione d’impresa all’urbanistica… Come esprime Kirk Nelson su Just Creative Design, spesso il designer viene confuso con i software e gli strumenti che usa. Di conseguenza, dilagano [...]

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-36837 Jacob Cass Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:21:17 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-36837 Alex, I think we are always in school, maybe not officially, but we are always learning. Thanks for your feedback! Remy, Reminds me of this quote: "Practice doesn't make perfect - perfect practice makes perfect". Alex,
I think we are always in school, maybe not officially, but we are always learning. Thanks for your feedback!

Remy,
Reminds me of this quote: “Practice doesn’t make perfect – perfect practice makes perfect”.

]]> By: ¿Donde esta el boton magico? | Adventure Graphics http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-36797 ¿Donde esta el boton magico? | Adventure Graphics Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:51:55 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-36797 [...] por Kirk Nelson (escritor regular para magazines como Advanced Photoshop y Photoshop Creative) para Just Creative Design Comparte este [...] [...] por Kirk Nelson (escritor regular para magazines como Advanced Photoshop y Photoshop Creative) para Just Creative Design Comparte este [...]

]]> By: javier Samudio http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-36688 javier Samudio Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:06:34 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-36688 great article!!! I will share it in my profile great article!!!
I will share it in my profile

]]> By: Remy http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-36683 Remy Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:46:20 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-36683 Thanks for this article Jacob. I believe software is only a tool to complement our creative talent/skills. However, there is an annoying Tsunami of aspirants with the opposite belief jumping into a creative profession because they think it is a cool job to be in, cool to be called a creator or artist, or simply that they find more income is in it. Little do they think of the passion and dedication required to survive in this field. Come the movie Avatar or slum-dog millionnaire and 3D animation institutes and audio institutes mushroom in every corner because of the students rushing to do crash courses. I see many drop-outs or many job-less especially during these recession-months because Sam wanted to be an animator... after a great movie experience at the animation movie theatre...ran and did a 3D course, joined a studio as an intern. And when the outsource animation jobs dried up because of stopped visual effects plans in Hollywood. Sam the new animator cannot find another job he can do. What good is it if he specialised in texture mapping and when the salary siezed to get tranfered into his account, he can't try somewhere else either as a story-board artist, visualiser, illustrator, 2D animator or traditional gallery artist or any other job as a real designer would have to done. Sam will probably think of doing another software course? to find him a job? Sam...How about working on fine-tuning your talents first. Which would lead to so many career options as well as a fun way of life as a passionate original designer. Thanks for this article Jacob. I believe software is only a tool to complement our creative talent/skills. However, there is an annoying Tsunami of aspirants with the opposite belief jumping into a creative profession because they think it is a cool job to be in, cool to be called a creator or artist, or simply that they find more income is in it. Little do they think of the passion and dedication required to survive in this field. Come the movie Avatar or slum-dog millionnaire and 3D animation institutes and audio institutes mushroom in every corner because of the students rushing to do crash courses. I see many drop-outs or many job-less especially during these recession-months because Sam wanted to be an animator… after a great movie experience at the animation movie theatre…ran and did a 3D course, joined a studio as an intern. And when the outsource animation jobs dried up because of stopped visual effects plans in Hollywood. Sam the new animator cannot find another job he can do. What good is it if he specialised in texture mapping and when the salary siezed to get tranfered into his account, he can’t try somewhere else either as a story-board artist, visualiser, illustrator, 2D animator or traditional gallery artist or any other job as a real designer would have to done. Sam will probably think of doing another software course? to find him a job? Sam…How about working on fine-tuning your talents first. Which would lead to so many career options as well as a fun way of life as a passionate original designer.

]]> By: myLivePortfolio.com™ | The Online Portfolio of Alan Hughes http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-31558 myLivePortfolio.com™ | The Online Portfolio of Alan Hughes Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:25:20 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-31558 [...] http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/ [...] [...] http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/ [...]

]]> By: Alex http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27697 Alex Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:26:10 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27697 Good article, I cringed at the idea that school is the be all and end all. I dropped out of graphic design when I realised that I was: a) Learning nothing new or very little new. b) Wasting time on assignments. c) Did most of my learning in my own time outside of the degree. Granted, it was probably due to the ineptness of the design department (full of pontificators that taught, because they couldn't do) -- but I'm happy that I took the initiative to teach myself. But then that's the way I learn, I take a hammer and I bash away until it all makes sense. It's how I learnt woodwork, it's how I learnt how to fix my car, it's how I learnt programming and it's how I learnt graphic design. So in the end, I think it comes from within. For some people school can facilitate it, for others it's just the drive to learn. In the end, I think there'll always be people that are rubbish at something they think (or act like) they can do. Some people aren't creative, aren't good at design, aren't good at fixing cars, aren't good at carpentry, aren't good doctors, aren't good soldiers, aren't good programmers. These people should find something they're good at. But then who would our clients turn from in frustration and disappointment to pay us more than they would have liked? Eh? ~Alex Good article, I cringed at the idea that school is the be all and end all. I dropped out of graphic design when I realised that I was:

a) Learning nothing new or very little new.
b) Wasting time on assignments.
c) Did most of my learning in my own time outside of the degree.

Granted, it was probably due to the ineptness of the design department (full of pontificators that taught, because they couldn’t do) — but I’m happy that I took the initiative to teach myself. But then that’s the way I learn, I take a hammer and I bash away until it all makes sense. It’s how I learnt woodwork, it’s how I learnt how to fix my car, it’s how I learnt programming and it’s how I learnt graphic design.

So in the end, I think it comes from within. For some people school can facilitate it, for others it’s just the drive to learn.

In the end, I think there’ll always be people that are rubbish at something they think (or act like) they can do.

Some people aren’t creative, aren’t good at design, aren’t good at fixing cars, aren’t good at carpentry, aren’t good doctors, aren’t good soldiers, aren’t good programmers. These people should find something they’re good at. But then who would our clients turn from in frustration and disappointment to pay us more than they would have liked? Eh?

~Alex

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27665 Jacob Cass Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:56:41 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27665 The reference to the fantasy world in the opening paragraphs mentions dragons, also I do credit all photos with their authors (check in the Alt tags). The reference to the fantasy world in the opening paragraphs mentions dragons, also I do credit all photos with their authors (check in the Alt tags).

]]> By: 112mirabela http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27658 112mirabela Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:02:09 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27658 now, jacob. please, do explain the relevance and a context of publishing a photo of the Dragon, a statue of a 19th century art-nouveau Dragon Bridge which was build and still stands in Ljubljana. And please, do mention a source and author of that photo. Nothing in this world is per-se! PLEASE. now, jacob. please, do explain the relevance and a context of publishing a photo of the Dragon, a statue of a 19th century art-nouveau Dragon Bridge which was build and still stands in Ljubljana. And please, do mention a source and author of that photo. Nothing in this world is per-se! PLEASE.

]]> By: Writing for Designers › http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27467 Writing for Designers › Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:55:36 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27467 [...] I read this article that was directed towards the statement, “Who needs skills? We have software!” Before reading it, I remember thinking that I was about to read someone’s ignorant rant about [...] [...] I read this article that was directed towards the statement, “Who needs skills? We have software!” Before reading it, I remember thinking that I was about to read someone’s ignorant rant about [...]

]]> By: Jeff Wymer http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27460 Jeff Wymer Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:40:21 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27460 Wow... this is so very true. I am a graphic designer and I have often had people say something to the effect of: "Oh, you had to actually draw that or create that". About a 2 years ago at work I was working with my art director on a catalog and we had just finished working with a photographer at his studiothe photos were then implemented to the layout and the owner of our company asked me to make the food look more "delicious" and add more food in PhotoshopI jokingly said to my art director: "No problem, let me download that "create delicious food" filter plugin and maybe get that "add more food" droplet." One more thing I always hear is: "You are a graphic designer, what software do you use?" When I say Photoshop they respond with: "Yeah I have that at home on my computer" and when I ask what version it is they never know that there are different versionswhich proves that it is the basic Photoshop "elements" versionI find it to be very humorous. It is as if they get the impression that no creativity goes into creating work that is classified as "graphic design" and that everyone plus their grandma has "photoshop" sitting on their computer at home just waiting for you to hit that "magic button"!!! Wow… this is so very true. I am a graphic designer and I have often had people say something to the effect of: “Oh, you had to actually draw that or create that”. About a 2 years ago at work I was working with my art director on a catalog and we had just finished working with a photographer at his studiothe photos were then implemented to the layout and the owner of our company asked me to make the food look more “delicious” and add more food in PhotoshopI jokingly said to my art director:

“No problem, let me download that “create delicious food” filter plugin and maybe get that “add more food” droplet.”

One more thing I always hear is: “You are a graphic designer, what software do you use?” When I say Photoshop they respond with: “Yeah I have that at home on my computer” and when I ask what version it is they never know that there are different versionswhich proves that it is the basic Photoshop “elements” versionI find it to be very humorous. It is as if they get the impression that no creativity goes into creating work that is classified as “graphic design” and that everyone plus their grandma has “photoshop” sitting on their computer at home just waiting for you to hit that “magic button”!!!

]]> By: Sunstar Lotto Results http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27436 Sunstar Lotto Results Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:22:18 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27436 Totally agree with you! Totally agree with you!

]]> By: James http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27376 James Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:06:13 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27376 Ive been working as a designer for 3 years now and ive seen this happening all over, from pre-press to graphic and type work. Its becoming ridiculous if you ask me and making it really difficult for people to find gold when their busy cutting through the crap. Ive said it before and ill say it again, Just because i own a scalpel i don't call myself a brain surgeon or go round performing operations, tools are nothing but a way to help form ideas. Ive been working as a designer for 3 years now and ive seen this happening all over, from pre-press to graphic and type work. Its becoming ridiculous if you ask me and making it really difficult for people to find gold when their busy cutting through the crap. Ive said it before and ill say it again, Just because i own a scalpel i don’t call myself a brain surgeon or go round performing operations, tools are nothing but a way to help form ideas.

]]> By: Vic http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27344 Vic Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:05:52 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27344 I see articles like this all the time. Seems to be a sore spot with some "artists" on both sides of the table. It's pretty simple to get over really... [insert pseudo self-gratifying insight on the meaning of life and art]. ...and that's all I have to say about that. It shouldn't really bother you unless you feel threatened by up and coming talent regardless of their experience or education. Honestly, if a niche or special style defines you as an artist and its the only thing your clinging onto to stay afloat, then your already dead weight. Your boat has already passed if it can be that easily duplicated with the click of a mouse. Your fighting against a current of innovation that would only enable you to become more creative. I see articles like this all the time. Seems to be a sore spot with some “artists” on both sides of the table. It’s pretty simple to get over really… [insert pseudo self-gratifying insight on the meaning of life and art]. …and that’s all I have to say about that.

It shouldn’t really bother you unless you feel threatened by up and coming talent regardless of their experience or education.

Honestly, if a niche or special style defines you as an artist and its the only thing your clinging onto to stay afloat, then your already dead weight. Your boat has already passed if it can be that easily duplicated with the click of a mouse. Your fighting against a current of innovation that would only enable you to become more creative.

]]> By: The Best of the Week | LogosGuide | The visual works of Otba Mushaweh http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27341 The Best of the Week | LogosGuide | The visual works of Otba Mushaweh Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:30:12 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27341 [...] Who needs skills? We have software! (Where is The Magic Button?) [...] [...] Who needs skills? We have software! (Where is The Magic Button?) [...]

]]> By: Amber Weinberg http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27313 Amber Weinberg Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:04:59 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27313 WOW I have a client right now with this mindset. Why should I pay you to create a website for me when I can make one in front page for free? Let's just say two months later he paid full price for my work. ;) WOW I have a client right now with this mindset. Why should I pay you to create a website for me when I can make one in front page for free? Let’s just say two months later he paid full price for my work. ;)

]]> By: James Kurtz III http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27260 James Kurtz III Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:04:44 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27260 In many cases when something is designed well the design disappears. Non-designers don't see it. It just is. I think that may be another piece of this complex perception that anyone can design. Good designers make it look easy. In many cases when something is designed well the design disappears. Non-designers don’t see it. It just is. I think that may be another piece of this complex perception that anyone can design. Good designers make it look easy.

]]> By: Ahmed Elmasry http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27249 Ahmed Elmasry Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:52:53 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27249 I'm frustrated by what is happening these days, any one who learned some basic tools in photoshop call him self a designer ! I’m frustrated by what is happening these days, any one who learned some basic tools in photoshop call him self a designer !

]]> By: Martha http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27238 Martha Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:38:56 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27238 Hi! You've hit the nail on the head with this article! I'll admit that about 6 years or so ago when I discovered cg I ran out, bought some software and quickly discovered I was suddenly transported to another planet that spoke in tongues!! LOL! I've also seen people that buy, learn 2 or 3 tuts and set up shop. sigh... Hi! You’ve hit the nail on the head with this article! I’ll admit that about 6 years or so ago when I discovered cg I ran out, bought some software and quickly discovered I was suddenly transported to another planet that spoke in tongues!! LOL! I’ve also seen people that buy, learn 2 or 3 tuts and set up shop. sigh…

]]> By: Cristhian Bedon http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27234 Cristhian Bedon Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:22:44 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27234 This is a good article for people to read, and react mentally to see if the profession, is really a profession or more like a hobby. THanks for the great read. This is a good article for people to read, and react mentally to see if the profession, is really a profession or more like a hobby. THanks for the great read.

]]> By: vonin http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27233 vonin Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:01:24 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27233 yeap , that's the main problem , the clients! They don't care about your knowlidge or skills , your diploma or your artwork ; if you don't know how to sell your design ,even if it's very creative, you get nothing ! So go to marketing school and then find your button! yeap , that’s the main problem , the clients!
They don’t care about your knowlidge or skills , your diploma or your artwork ; if you don’t know how to sell your design ,even if it’s very creative, you get nothing ! So go to marketing school and then find your button!

]]> By: RScott http://justcreative.com/2009/01/28/who-needs-skills-we-have-software/#comment-27222 RScott Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:37:57 +0000 http://justcreative.com/?p=2665#comment-27222 Dead-on right. I'm a 30+ year print designer, and saw this begin in the late 1980's when DTP software hit the market. I have a client who has done a 1st-class annual report for years. Last week her secretary emailed me a PDF of their "new" annual report (which she had proudly created in MicroSoft Publisher) for me to "polish". It was hideous. I politely tried to retrieve the work, but soon got an email from the boss telling me that "they had it handled, thanks anyway". So, they'll wind up with a document that's Pig-Butt-Ugly, and I lost about $5,000 revenue. They'll get what they paid for, but it ultimately came out of my pocket. RScott Dead-on right. I’m a 30+ year print designer, and saw this begin in the late 1980′s when DTP software hit the market.

I have a client who has done a 1st-class annual report for years. Last week her secretary emailed me a PDF of their “new” annual report (which she had proudly created in MicroSoft Publisher) for me to “polish”. It was hideous. I politely tried to retrieve the work, but soon got an email from the boss telling me that “they had it handled, thanks anyway”. So, they’ll wind up with a document that’s Pig-Butt-Ugly, and I lost about $5,000 revenue.

They’ll get what they paid for, but it ultimately came out of my pocket.

RScott

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