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Jun 11 2015 01:28am
http://deviningram.dx.am/portfolio/


Is my portfolio, I'd really like CnC and ways to really improve my designing :D ty
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Jun 11 2015 09:33am
Practice
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Jun 11 2015 09:38am
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and what teazle said
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Jun 11 2015 10:40am
Go to a bookstore or library and look at designer books to improve your knowledge on what's good and what's not. There are tons of books with good design which are very inspirational.

Could also find some good stuff online but there's a much bigger chance to find some crappy designs in between unless you know where to look.
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Jun 11 2015 12:59pm
the "we are young" piece isn't too bad except for the dots are sort of shit-tier

play with different type too bruh serifs are your friend
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Jun 11 2015 07:46pm
Quote (Nereaux @ Jun 11 2015 10:59am)
the "we are young" piece isn't too bad except for the dots are sort of shit-tier

play with different type too bruh serifs are your friend


Alright, thank ya m8 :)
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Jun 12 2015 02:09am
Learn to draw
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Jun 12 2015 09:42am
You definitely need to increase your selection of fonts. You need a lot more practical sans serif fonts. When I say 'practical,' I mean letters with more consistent width that don't produce lots of awkward gaps. Definitely download the gotham font family. That 'Voltage' font uses letters that create full circles, while the width of the 'I' is three times smaller. The kerning is also off. Not every letter should have the exact same space between them. Depending on the letter, things need adjusted. Play this game to practice: http://type.method.ac/

Is that 'JAPAN' font myriad? There's really no need to ever use this font for anything. Also, what is the point of the piece besides fine art? It has no application. It can't be used as a logo because of the faded texture, which wouldn't transfer well to many surfaces.

The 'We Are Young' piece has some bothersome sizing/alignment. There's no reason 'We' and 'Are' couldn't be the same size font with the E's aligned. I'd also use a less standard font. What do the dots mean? Should the 3 dots be center aligned with the W?

You need to create some campaigns to show how you're able to take an idea and apply it to multiple applications. That 'Wings For Charity' could definitely transfer into a campaign. You could make a billboard, mailer, posters, etc..

Remove the Blog link if you're not a writer or someone who already keeps a journal. Blogs look terrible when they only receive 1-2 submissions a year.

This post was edited by ericswanson_19 on Jun 12 2015 09:43am
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Quote (ericswanson_19 @ Jun 12 2015 07:42am)
You definitely need to increase your selection of fonts. You need a lot more practical sans serif fonts. When I say 'practical,' I mean letters with more consistent width that don't produce lots of awkward gaps. Definitely download the gotham font family. That 'Voltage' font uses letters that create full circles, while the width of the 'I' is three times smaller. The kerning is also off. Not every letter should have the exact same space between them. Depending on the letter, things need adjusted. Play this game to practice: http://type.method.ac/

Is that 'JAPAN' font myriad? There's really no need to ever use this font for anything. Also, what is the point of the piece besides fine art? It has no application. It can't be used as a logo because of the faded texture, which wouldn't transfer well to many surfaces.

The 'We Are Young' piece has some bothersome sizing/alignment. There's no reason 'We' and 'Are' couldn't be the same size font with the E's aligned. I'd also use a less standard font. What do the dots mean? Should the 3 dots be center aligned with the W?

You need to create some campaigns to show how you're able to take an idea and apply it to multiple applications. That 'Wings For Charity' could definitely transfer into a campaign. You could make a billboard, mailer, posters, etc..

Remove the Blog link if you're not a writer or someone who already keeps a journal. Blogs look terrible when they only receive 1-2 submissions a year.


Thank you for the feedback :D

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how does learning to draw come into play with graphic design..? o.O

im saving for a tablet anyways,

i can't draw on paper with pencils to save my life, but via photoshop i can do it easily.
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