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Print portfolios are not dead. While an online portfolio certainly is extremely important in today’s digital age, a print portfolio is still equally important for showing that you know how to design for a project that will be sent to an online printing company.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is highly probable that lovebirds everywhere are already planning something special for V-day.

According to the Chinese zodiac, the year 2012 is the year of the dragon. The New Year celebration will extend from January 23rd to February 7th. Of course in 2013 it will start on February 10th since the Chinese calendar system is based on the lunar cycle.

It’s a wonderful time to be a designer! Whether you are a photographer, graphic designer, or design in traditional mediums, the Internet today makes it easier than ever to go public with your work. With online printing services, you can now easily and quickly print out your portfolio at a very low cost.

A portfolio is one all-important marketing/advertising piece that is necessary for every graphic designer, web designer, home interior decorator, fashion designer, lawn and garden caretaker, and anyone else who provides a tangible service to clients.

Examine this guided video tour of PrintPlace.com’s process in creating high quality, quick turnaround, 100% offset, brochure printing.

Are you in the mood for a Photoshop brush roundup to elicit creativity? Or do you need a very unique brush for your next project? You may be able to find just what you need in the collection below.

The typography choices of a design can make or break the final piece. Whether for posters, banners, or websites, designers take typography seriously for good reason

South Asia is rich in history and architectural inspiration abounds. With influences from both their northern neighbor of China and Western Arab cultures, the designs and buildings also contain their own unique flair based on their origin.

Maybe it’s the warmth of the lights set to the contrast of the cold days of the season. Perhaps Christmas lights out on the streets are just an extension of the tree in our living rooms carefully covering our Christmas presents.