So, are you sick of hearing that you should really have some coding skills yet? Too bad, because it is entirely true. Whether you’re a writer, a banker, a marketer, a creative, or in any other field, basic web design skills will absolutely make a tremendous difference in your career. Here are some great examples of the ways that having basic design skills can boost any career. Design custom marketing… Read More
A website that’s beautiful isn’t enough. To really drive your business and achieve success, branding your website is essential. A site that accurately reflects your brand identity demands an investment in time and effort, and a coherent plan. Here is our guide to ensuring that your website is not only striking in its design but an optimized reflection of your brand identity. Know your customer personas 82 percent of businesses… Read More
Designing and building a website that’s perfect for any given business is always a challenge. However, there are certainly best practices you can implement to ensure your work is better—and there are also some well-known mistakes you should always avoid. Here we’ll cover the 15 worst mistakes you can make when designing a website so you can avoid them no matter what. Lack of search box People come to your… Read More
If you’re in the process of designing a new website, opt for WordPress themes that feature lots of customization options and settings, high-quality designs, genuinely useful features that can enhance user experience, and rich selections of pre-built templates, layouts, and demos. These are some of the most popular and impressive WordPress themes for 2017, and some details about each. Whichever you choose will help you produce a highly functional and… Read More
For graphic designers, social media is an opportunity or a challenge, and possibly even an intimidating problem to be overcome. However, it can’t be ignored. There is a symbiotic relationship between graphic design and social media. If you manage to master that balanced relationship, you can enhance your creative work as well as your success as a practical businessperson. Great design boosts social media engagement You can use your graphic… Read More
If you’re new to the study of design you may still be fuzzy on the difference between vector graphics and raster graphics. In fact, sometimes the explanation of the difference can feel more complicated than the question! However, today we’ll banish confusion forever as we explain the difference between vector graphics and raster graphics in a way that’s easy to understand. Read on and you’ll always choose the right tool… Read More
There’s no question that watching films can help us escape our everyday lives. However, all kinds of films impact our society and popular culture. Here are some great examples of films that have changed our lives outside the theater in tangible ways. Fight Club inspired fight clubs in real life Fight Club (1999) told the story of a man who vents his frustrations about his boring, mainstream life by joining… Read More
Understanding common photography terms, definitions, techniques, and lingo is the first step towards improving your skills as a photographer. While there are hundreds of terms associated with the art of photography, we at Platt College feel that these 15 terms will set the foundation for beginners. 15 Photography Terms and Techniques Every Photographer Should Know by Platt College San Diego Platt College San Diego will be offering individual, non-credit extension… Read More
What are the most popular logos in the United States today? This isn’t an easy question to answer, and everyone has different ideas. As advertising and marketing grow ever more competitive, brands compete for recognition, and we each see hundreds of logos every day. However, we gave it a shot. Here are the most popular logos in the United States, according to us. Target The distinctive flat design, bright red… Read More
It’s February 2017, and that means it’s time for us to dazzle you with our insight into the world of web design. So here they are, the top web design trends for 2017: the best of what will dominate websites this year and the trends that are going to fizzle. Emphasis on content This year websites are going to lose or deemphasize distracting clutter like ads, popups, signup boxes, endless buttons,… Read More