Eri Design Blog

5 New Amazing Tools in Adobe Illustrator CS5

Erjon — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:37:00 +0000

We are very excited about the new Adobe Illustrator CS5. We found an awesome video that shows some of the new amazing tools. One of our favorite new tools in Illustrator CS5 is the Perspective Tool, I think that’s a genius tool and very helpful. Getting angles of perspective right has always been a somewhat [...]

Over 100 Amazing WordPress Resource / Tips & Tricks

Erjon — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:21:55 +0000

Below are some amazing resources for wordpress designers and developers. Please feel free to add any another resource links on the comment box. // Improve Your Blog How You Can Use WordPress Functions to Run a Smarter Blog What Every Blogger Needs to Know About Categories The Definitive Guide to Semantic Web Markup for Blogs [...]

Why You Are Losing Clients (How to Stop)

Erjon — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:49:52 +0000

We spend a lot of time on Freelance Folder talking about marketing. That is because good marketing is very important to a freelancer’s success. It is important to get those clients in the door and signed up for your products or services if you are going to earn enough to really support yourself as a [...]

Why hire a graphic designer?

Erjon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:22:09 +0000

Think you can’t afford a graphic designer? Think again. Here are six reasons why you should hire a graphic designer. 1. Saves you time. You’re an expert at your business. Graphic designers are experts at graphic design.They know how to create materials that attract the attention of your target market while visually conveying your business’ [...]

How to write a Graphic Desing Business Contract

Erjon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:22:00 +0000

By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com Contracts are standard operating procedure for businesses. Even small desktop publishing businesses and graphic designers just starting out need to know how to write a contract. Your contract is an agreement between you, the designer, and your client to provide design and desktop publishing services. You and the client need [...]

13 Beautiful WordPress Themes

Erjon — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:07:25 +0000

So many WordPress themes are available for free download. Here is a small pick of 13 really nicely designed ones that have been released within the last few months. Some of them also have allocated space for 125px adverts and header ads. And remember they are all free to download! If you want to add [...]

120 Self Promotion Ideas for Graphic Designers & Freelancers

Erjon — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:40:47 +0000

by: AllGraphicDesign.com (1) Give Away Freebies With Your Design Business’s Name and Contact Information. Go to where your target customers hang out and set up a booth or table. Give out some freebies and a flyer or leaflet as well. Some examples of freebies include free magnets, rubber bands, rulers, note pads, etc. All of [...]

How Much Should a Web Design Cost?

Erjon — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:27:03 +0000

Article by: Pearsonified Every week, I get emails from potential clients who all want to know one thing: How much for a design? Nine times out of ten, my answer causes them to run for the hills. Scary thing is, based on industry buzz, my prices could actually be considered totally reasonable by comparison. Don’t [...]

10 Amazing HD Graphical Wallpapers

Erjon — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:18:51 +0000

Love or Hate Comic Sans?

Erjon — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:21:29 +0000

Comic Sans from Sam and Anita on Vimeo. We read this interesting article about Comic Sans on The Wall Street Journal and we thought it would be a good idea to show it here too, for the people who missed it. This article was written by: Emily Steel Vincent Connare designed the ubiquitous, bubbly Comic [...]