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Adobe Drops the PowerPC for Macs.

Software is a tool to help you visualize your creativity. Having the latest tools is nice, but throwing all these great features at you doesn’t automatically make you a good designer. Continue reading

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On The Go with GoGo Inflight Internet

This is cool! I’m writing this blog at 33,000 feet. Right now, it’s a cool novelty, but I suspect that as more and more airlines roll out inflight WiFi, this will become very commonplace. I’m so excited about this, I … Continue reading

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iPhone App Review: Quick Text

Quick Text is not a life-changing app, but it will definitely make your life a little easier, no matter how much you text message. Continue reading

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Getting Smart with Photoshop’s Smart Objects

Not only can using Smart Objects reduce the time it takes to perform some tasks, by using non-destructive image manipulation techniques, the quality of your output will most likely improve greatly. Continue reading

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This week, 02/02/2009

…by taking on a client, I feel I become somewhat responsible for taking care of them when they’re in a bind. This week, everyone seems to be in a bind. Continue reading

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Comparing the microstock photo sites

iStock and similar sites fill a very important void in this market. They are more expensive than the clipart sites, such as Clipart.com which has both clip art and low-res photos, and much less expensive than the premium sites mentioned above. But for anywhere from $1-$25, designers can choose from thousands of images — some of them are really quite good and many are good enough. Continue reading

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