This article has been contributed by Rylan Clark. Congratulations on an excellent decision to begin your UI/UX Career! User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design have been on fire... read more →
This article was contributed by Nancy Miller, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Texas A&M University. As an academic teaching graphic design, keeping up with the ever-evolving shifts in technology... read more →
Let’s make one thing clear; you won't get very far as a graphic designer if you do not possess the skills needed to thrive. This includes the creative imagination. Whether... read more →
This article was contributed by Atiq Rehman. You’re ready to start your design career and to turn your passion into your livelihood. You’ve learned the software, practiced and studied. But... read more →
Below is an interview with Julie Anixter, Executive Director of AIGA, on the topic of career development, which is the topic of the this year's annual AIGA Design Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October... read more →
This article was contributed by Claudia Elliot. You offer your very best advice to clients, but do you follow that advice? For instance, when did you last review your online... read more →
When it comes to creativity and originality, you can’t beat the real deal. Hiring a graphic designer is the way to go, but what if you can’t afford it? Just... read more →
I often get asked where I find my clients and I'm fortunate enough to say "through my blog" however this doesn't really help those who don't have clients coming to them. So... read more →
This article was contributed by Matt Arnerich. Talented graduates are always looking for the best way to make a start in the graduate jobs world. Compared to other sectors, the... read more →
This article was contributed by Robert Katai. This is the kind of manifesto you’ve wanted to hear at that certain point in your career, just when you thought that everything... read more →
Every new freelancer in the field needs to enter with an arsenal to help them through the freelance maze. Below I've made a list of FAQs that bright eyed, bushy... read more →
This article was contributed by Jessica Oliver. Below, we discuss some errors that beginner (and possibly some pro) designers commonly make and how you can avoid them to ensure a... read more →
The Dots held a Graphic Design Portfolio Masterclass at the incredible design consultancy, Pentagram. This was to give emerging Graphic Designers the chance to have their portfolios reviewed by Pentagram Partners... read more →
This article was contributed by Gosia Zajdel. A strong digital presence is essential for breaking into the design industry, but students who only focus on virtual networking may miss out... read more →
This is a guest article contributed by Callie. Some words of wisdom for those aspiring graphic designers out there: the better you understand the industry, the better your odds are... read more →
