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Artist Representation11/4/2010
  Q: I am working with a team to advise a small graphic design company (just two people) on how to ...
  A: Matth, My first question to ask would be how much advertising does this company currently do? If ...
graphic design (LOGOS)7/18/2010
  Q: i need to design an activity pack logo for children aged 3-5 years i need some ideas on what i ...
  A: It looks like you are looking for some graphic design services. Although allexperts.com is normally ...
Booklet Mass Production6/2/2010
  Q: I am an independent musician looking to mass produce a full-color, 4 page booklet for my band's ...
  A: Taylor, I actually design brochures, they are $35.00/page for front/back design.... you can then ...
being successful at graphic design tasks2/16/2010
  Q: I've currently found some graphic competitions and would like to participate in some of them. What I ...
  A: So, there no gaurentee at winning design competitions, but i can help you think through coming up ...
Product template design?11/9/2009
  Q: I have a job interview as a part time graphics designer for a web site. Their requirements are ...
  A: yea - it sounds like they want an easy way to upload product images and templates that can easily ...
Product template design?11/8/2009
  Q: I have a job interview as a part time graphics designer for a web site. Their requirements are ...
  A: Kayla - It sounds like you definitely need some more clarification from them. My assumption is ...
Graphic Design Degree?10/7/2009
  Q: Should someone who already has a college degree consider an associate's in graphic design? Or is ...
  A: From my personal belief, I never believe it is a bad idea to pursue more education in the field that ...
printing quality7/10/2009
  Q: I've taken an interest in designing flyers, invitations, brochures and so on. I tend to use glossy ...
  A: so i few questions so i can understand better what might be occuring... 1. what kind of printer do ...
copyright laws6/23/2009
  Q: I am starting a design business and I would like to incorporate backgrounds into my designs. Can I ...
  A: It would be a copyright violation if you have someone scan an image and use it as a background; as ...
Large Documents4/29/2009
  Q: I am considering starting a small business that would include selling a large printed document ...
  A: So really the world of design and the world of printing are sort of different. For designing your ...
talent or hobby4/28/2009
  Q: from being child , I had a hobby to make movie subtitles , brands names , logos design of ads ( by ...
  A: if your into designing of any sorts, it definetly makes it a hobby; if you think your pretty decent ...
Text graphics3/10/2009
  Q: I have never used any graphic software, but want to create some graphics using words. The type of ...
  A: Not quite sure I have a clear picture on the effect you are trying to make; but follow the ...
Page Layout Method2/25/2009
  Q: Do you have a method of Page Layout you use when working on placement of the various assets you ...
  A: Sorry for the late response Russell..... i actually think this is one of the more provacative ...
Working on my own2/18/2009
  Q: How are you? I've been employed as a Graphic Artist for the past few years, however, I'm interested ...
  A: i'm not sure about the rules of registering a business in the carribean; according the SBA you ...
Copywriting/Trademarking A Logo Or Label1/16/2009
  Q: I'm not for sure if the following relates to copywriting or trademarking. Having no experience in ...
  A: sorry for the late response; essentially there is a fine line with regards to the limits of ...
Copywriting/Trademarking A Logo Or Label1/16/2009
  Q: I'm not for sure if the following relates to copywriting or trademarking. Having no experience in ...
  A: Answer. The firm answer to your question is No. Copyright law is pretty stringent in the fact that ...
Help12/4/2008
  Q: i am 15 And i am doing this thing in digital communications and i was asking if you could answer ...
  A: i'm assuming you are talking broadly; the types of jobs avaliable for graphic designers? basically ...
corporate designer, design firm , agency11/13/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you know of any famous corporate logo designers, design firm, agency. Would like ...
  A: Paul Rand is one of those famous graphic design legends. He is best known for his work for creating ...
JPEG to spot color9/24/2008
  Q: "I have been working on T-Shirt designs in RGB mode for spot color printing. I have used a black ...
  A: see if this document helps you navigate on getting your converted spot-color image into illustrator. ...
JPEG to spot color9/23/2008
  Q: "I have been working on T-Shirt designs in RGB mode for spot color printing. I have used a black ...
  A: Let me know if this works for you... if not, i have another suggestion -but lets work with this ...
Appropriate Pay for a Graphic Designer9/3/2008
  Q: I realize that this may not be the type of question you were expecting to receive, but I'll ask it ...
  A: Lianne - So first, i must admit that you have one dedicated friend - as that type of job I'm sure ...
photobackdrops for bedding Catalogs8/11/2008
  Q: I am a freelance designer in CA. I have a new job laying out fabric patterns on bedding sets using ...
  A: Vincent - Sorry for the late response. First, I would definitly advise your client not to use ...
Portfolio Question7/7/2008
  Q: I have been working as a graphic designer for two years now since graduating and currently thinking ...
  A: here's a few thoughts! Fact is the designs you created in your corporate job often times have more ...

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Owner of a small graphic design company, designs | reflect, in Arlington VA. I am available to answer questions related to programs within Adobe's Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver) and have expertise in print design ranging from professional needs (i.e. logos, brochures, business cards, newsletters, resume, etc.) to personal needs (i.e. wedding invitations, announcements, etc.). In addition I can offer expertise on how to start an LLC company, tips on how to manage budgets for start-up companies, as well as knowledge related to information architecture for web design.

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