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We are a design community that boasts a cross section of creative pros with backgrounds in fashion, industrial, advertising, web design, to photography, illustration,... more »
We are a design community that boasts a cross section of creative pros with backgrounds in fashion, industrial, advertising, web design, to photography, illustration, animation, graphic and interior design. Our goal is to create a platform where creative pros can flex their muscles, meet other pros and grow their businesses. CREATOR: Calvin Cox, email: calvin@styleapple.com website: www.styleapple.com. **DESIGNERS FOR HIRE - If you are looking for Contract or Freelance Designers to hire, you can submit your request using the following link: http://www.styleapple.com/public/rfq.php « less

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Christopher P.

Christopher

Do you think it is possible to get rich doing design?

So we all love being designers but lets face it we all want to make money too. So is it possbile to become rich even wealthy doing what ...

posted January 21, 2011

Ainsley K. 2 hours ago • Edit • The getting rich part is a lot to do with how you handle your finances. ... »
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Lewis Y. amber W. Ainsley K.
Christoph K.

Christoph

Should Graphic Design be FREE?

Within the last few months I noticed an increasing trend that I find to be very irritating.
Weekly, I am being approached by people ...

posted 1 month ago

Mary C. F. 1 hour ago • Edit • Anything artistic. Why in the world people believe that because part of what you do is a God given artistic talent and therefore should be ... »
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Cynde S. Jason P. Mary C. F.
Tyron J.

Tyron

What are your biggest frustrations as a designer?

Being a creative professional can be frustrating - what bugs you the most? And what useful advice could you share with others who are ...

posted 16 days ago

Donal J. 1 hour ago • Edit • Aww shucks. Thanks. But really, everyone can do what I do. All ya gotta do is... »
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Donal J. Tess W. Donal J.
Alok G.

Alok

Lets share our design portfolios and get some feedback !

here is mine http://be.net/alok_gavhane

posted May 5, 2011

Clare L. 13 hours ago • Edit • These are 3 double page spreads for my final major project. Comments please. http://www.behance.net/gallery/Graphics/4074555 »
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Jessica W. Clare L. Clare L.
Cheri B.

Cheri

What's your Sign?

I am conducting a personal study to see if there is a birth sign that dominates over some of the others in Graphic Designers.

WHAT'S ...

posted 5 days ago

Fred A. 1 hour ago • Edit • I'm on the cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius January 20th, (I have both their traits). »
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Jennifer C. Cheri B. Fred A.
Jason D.

Jason

Finish this statement: If graphic designers ruled the world __________

I'll get the ball rolling on this one. If graphic designers ruled the world people would be imprisoned for complaining about too much ...

posted 5 months ago

Cortney H. 22 hours ago • Edit • _The world would be brighter, which means everyone would smile. :) »
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Oren W. Oren W. Cortney H.
Rebecca K.

Rebecca

How much would you charge for logo design?

posted 3 months ago

Dino G. 1 day ago • Edit • You always need to consider the end product. There is a going industry rate for logo and branding work. Even where you are located will be a ... »
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Kenneth C. Diahann L. Dino G.
Jennifer C.

Jennifer

What's the biggest faux pas a brand/ company can make in its advertising or marketing campaign?

As designers, its our job to make the world a little brighter, to plow through the clutter and have a message and a brand stand out. ...

posted 19 hours ago

Jennifer C. 53 minutes ago • Edit • Great comment @juan cervantes . I see this too much. I hate it when companies over-promise and under-deliver. More than that, I hate ... »
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Jennifer C. Juan C. Jennifer C.
Luis Y.

Luis

How much would you charge a freelancer for an html website?

And would you give the freelancer a discount if she's your best friend's mom? How much if so?

posted 7 days ago

Luis Y. 2 hours ago • Edit • Thanks everyone, very helpful responses. »
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Andy W. David J. Luis Y.
J.D. W.

J.D.

Do Flat Rates Work?

i recently was hired to design a Wordpress website for an old classmate of mine who wanted to start an E-Magazine.I charged her a flat ...

posted 5 days ago

Fred A. 1 hour ago • Edit • It has worked for me. The only exception is I put in my service agreement (in plain english), ... »
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Rick H. John P. Fred A.
Laura S.

Laura

What is your favorite Design Program / Secret Weapon?

posted 1 day ago • 40 votes

Vote
  • Photoshop

    21 (0%)

  • Illustrator

    10 (0%)

  • InDesign

    8 (0%)

  • QuarkXPress

    0 (0%)

  • Corel Draw

    1 (0%)

    • « your vote
Kimberly R. 9 hours ago • Edit • Freehand is good. So many times I've had create an illustration from scratch. »
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Scott W. John P. Kimberly R.
Kerry-Ann W.

Kerry-Ann

Does Graphic Design truly pay in the US. Is it looked upon as a "dream job "?

posted 1 day ago

Fred A. 2 hours ago • Edit • For those of us whom artistically gifted people, it's a passion that doesn't pay well. I don't know of ANY Graphic Designer that makes more than ... »
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Rick H. Kimberly R. Fred A.
Joshua A.

Joshua

What are the planning steps for a new website?

I recently posted an article over at SpaceCoastDaily.Com about the planning steps for a new website presence. Most people don't realize ...

posted 2 days ago

Joann G. 2 hours ago • Edit • For me, the most important part is knowing what your target market is and what you should build to satisfy them. Like what Cortney said, the ... »
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Cortney H. Joshua A. Joann G.
Tyron J.

Tyron

(poll) My portfolio website is most useful for...

posted 2 days ago • 27 votes

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  • Building my general reputation

    5 (0%)

  • Making contact with new clients

    10 (0%)

  • Showing work to existing clients

    8 (0%)

  • Its not really useful at all

    0 (0%)

  • I don't even have one

    4 (0%)

    • « your vote
Fred A. 1 hour ago • Edit • I use it for the first four choices you have (I can only choose one though). It's worked out pretty well. »
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Fred A.
Mallissa M.

Mallissa

I need to buy brand new flat bed 11 x17 inch scanner with a very high resolution scanning ability for photo enlargement purposes. What's...

posted 1 day ago

Tony R. 7 hours ago • Edit • G'day Mallissa. I've been getting top results from my Canon 'Canoscan 8800F. Not sure if it has a transparency lid option tho. Not many ... »
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David J. Kevin C. Tony R.

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