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Thursday Theory: 6 Ways to Make Your Work More Original

Thursday Theory: 6 Ways to Make Your Work More Original

By Tom Ross, 24th March, 2011, 17 Comments

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Originality is key in graphic design, and you should always be striving to make your work more unique and interesting. Today we look at 6 practical ways to make your designs more original.

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Bad Design Vs Good Design: What You Should Be Doing (Part 1)

Bad Design Vs Good Design: What You Should Be Doing (Part 1)

By Tom Ross, 10th March, 2010, 16 Comments

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This post looks at the difference between good and bad design, over a wide range of design principles and topics. Real life examples are used as specific case-studies to analyze the various design features.

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25 Totally Immersive Web Experiences

25 Totally Immersive Web Experiences

By Tom Ross, 8th July, 2009, 13 Comments

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I’ve selected 25 websites that totally immerse the viewer, drawing them into their design, and breaking traditional web conventions.

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Tricks of the Trade: Great Portfolio Design (Part 1)

Tricks of the Trade: Great Portfolio Design (Part 1)

By Tom Ross, 20th January, 2010, 12 Comments

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A look at the techniques and tricks used by designers to build up a truly great portfolio design. Part 1 looks at use of headlines, welcome messages and illustrations.

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How to Create Effective Big Website Headlines

How to Create Effective Big Website Headlines

By Tom Ross, 7th April, 2010, 11 Comments

(Articles - Theory)

Learn how to create effective website headlines by utilizing big typography. A look at subtle design techniques and design theories of how to make your big headlines as effective as possible.

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