We’ve got one more #PlattAlumni spotlight blog for all of you to wrap up our Alumni Appreciation Week. Joan Olonan is no stranger to success, not only has she had a ton of success with her recent business venture, Zodianz, but we’ve featured her before when she started her own marketing business. If you’re looking for inspiration to pursue your own passions, Joan is a great person to learn from…. Read More
Top 20 Student and Alumni Creations of 2016
Well, another year has come to an end and while many are happy to say goodbye to the year 2016, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the amazing designs created by our students and alumni throughout the year. We’re counting down the Top 20 Student & Alumni Creations of 2016 based off of likes via our Instagram profile. If you’re not following us on Instagram already,… Read More
Festive Holiday Fonts
When you live and breathe design, one of the best things about the holiday season is festive holiday fonts! There are about a metric ton of them out there, too. Here are our favorite festive free holiday fonts, so you can get your holiday projects and cards working in time to beat Old Saint Nick to the punch. Beyond Wonderland Created by Chris Hanson, Beyond Wonderland is free for both… Read More
4 Graphic Designers Share Their Biggest Mistakes
If you’re new to graphic design or still a student, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at times. We asked graphic designers to share their biggest mistakes with us to make it a little easier for the rest of us to cope. Here’s what they told us about their toughest days in design. Spelling and typos happen to everyone, but in graphic design they can truly be disastrous. For Emily Mort,… Read More
Using Graphic Design to Brand Your Business
Every business owner has many concerns to cope with during each workday, and at first glance graphic design might not seem to be one of them. However, making the most of professional graphic designs is critical to establishing, building, and maintaining your brand voice in a competitive industry. In this post we describe the various ways that smart companies use graphic design to brand their businesses. Build brand recognition A… Read More
6 Principles of Graphic Design
The principles of graphic design control the relationships between design elements and organize overall composition. The very best graphic design uses these principles to communicate its message effectively, making that message more impactful yet comfortable for viewers. Here’s a look at the six principles of graphic design and an exploration of what makes them important. Balance Balance refers to the equal distribution of visual weight in a design. Every design… Read More
7 Ways to Stay Up to Date on Graphic Design Trends
Graphic design is a unique industry; it’s critical to keep up with trends in order to produce great work for clients, but it changes so quickly that staying up-to-date with the latest design trends is a real challenge. Whether you’re new to graphic design or an experienced graphic designer, here are our seven best strategies for staying up to date on graphic design trends. Make education part of your life… Read More
Ultimate Graphic Design Toolkit for Beginners
Whether you’re a considering going to school for graphic design and want to learn more or design is your passion and hobby, this ultimate graphic design toolkit for beginners is chock full of free resources you won’t want to miss out on. You can download and use each tool in this kit, and we’ve provided a clear explanation of how each one works and how and why to use it…. Read More
Dia De Los Muertos Inspired Art Show
Hauntingly Beautiful: A Remembrance We invite you to “Hauntingly Beautiful: A Remembrance” Dia de Los Muertos inspired art show! Next Saturday, October 22, 2016, Platt College student artwork curated by Nicole Lewis in collaboration with Cesar Castañeda owner of Chicano Art Gallery! Where: Chicano Art Gallery Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016. Time: 5-10pm Address: 2117 Logan Ave, San Diego, Ca 92113 CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON FACEBOOK
The Psychology of Color and Graphic Design
Color plays a crucial role in graphic design, as does the psychology of how humans perceive color. Here is a look at the ways that color and psychology affect the graphic design process. Color psychology Color psychology is the study of how colors determine human emotions and behaviors. We react to colors based on a complex series of interactions between our personal tastes, our family upbringing, and our cultural background…. Read More
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