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            <title><![CDATA[What is Graphic Design?]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/graphicdesignbasics/a/what_is.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An introduction to the basics of graphic design and its different applications.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Website Wireframes]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/effectivewebsites/ss/wireframes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Website wireframes are simple line drawings that show the placement of elements on a web page. Learn the focus, benefits and elements of a properly constructed website wireframe.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How To Design a Website]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/websitedesign/ss/website.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A step by step guide to designing a website, from research and brainstorming to creating wireframes, developing the website and promoting it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[PDF Portfolios]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/buildingaportfolio/a/pdf_portfolio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many graphic software programs, such as InDesign and Illustrator, have the option of exporting a design as a PDF, which allows you to create a PDF portfolio. This PDF portfolio can be a custom designed brochure-style piece showcasing your best work, which can be emailed to prospective clients or employers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Elements of Design]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/elementsofgooddesign/tp/elements.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[elements of graphic design shapes lines colors type fonts typography typefaces text art illustrations photography texture photos]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Successful Flash Portfolios]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/buildingaportfolio/a/flash_portfolio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A well-designed flash portfolio must show the designer&#146;s best work and present it effectively, using the flash to do so without overwhelming the user with animation or loading time. The design of the website itself becomes part of the portfolio, and should be treated as such.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Graphic Design Process]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/graphicdesignbasics/ss/process.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When starting a new design project, there are steps of the graphic design process to follow that will help you to achieve the best results. You can save yourself time and energy by first researching the topic, finalizing your content, starting with simple sketches, and getting several rounds of approval on designs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design Tools]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/graphicdesignbasics/tp/essential_tools.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are several tools that are essential to graphic design. See how a computer and software, design books, a sketchpad and even other designers can be essential to your design process and business.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design Business Cards]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/a/business_cards.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whether you are a freelancer or you own your own design firm, it is crucial to have business cards for your graphic design business. A well-designed card with the right content will help you look professional, show off your work, and land new clients.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design Hourly Rate]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/ss/hourly_rate.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Setting a graphic design hourly rate is important because it will position you in relation to your competitors, determine what your flat rates are for projects, and of course directly affect what you earn. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Illustrator Pen Tool]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/illustratortutorials/ss/ai_pen.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The pen tool is perhaps the most powerful tool in Illustrator. It can be used to create countless lines, curves and shapes, and serves as the building block for illustration and design. The tool is used by creating &#147;anchor points,&#148; and then by connecting those points with lines, which can be connected further to create shapes. Use of the pen tool is perfected through practice.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Grid System]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/layout/a/grid_system.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The grid system in graphic design is a way of organizing content on a page, using any combination of margins, guides, rows and columns. By using the grid system, a consistent design can be achieved through all the pages of a project.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Types of Portfolios]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/buildingaportfolio/a/portfolio_types.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When trying to break into the field of graphic design, having a solid portfolio is crucial for landing jobs and clients. The online, PDF and classic &quot;book&quot; portfolios each have benefits and drawbacks.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Successful Website Layouts]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/examplesofsuccess/a/web_layouts1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Successful website layouts depend on many variables including consistent navigation, proper balance, use of space, and clear delivery of content. See examples of successful layouts in a variety of industries.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hourly vs. Flat Rates]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/a/hourly_flat.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A common decision to be made when starting a graphic design project is whether to charge a flat or an hourly rate. Each method has pros and cons, as well as ways to work towards a fair deal for both you and your client.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Website Proposals]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/websitedesign/a/web_proposal.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A website proposal contains many aspects different from other graphic design proposals, in that technical elements must be addressed along with creative ones. While print proposals do address items such as printing procedures, website proposals must specify web hosting, systems for maintaining content, programs or programming languages to be used and other technical specifications.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Business Ideas]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/ss/business_ideas.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Starting or building a graphic design business can be a daunting task. These graphic design business ideas are tips to help spread the word, show off your work and set your rates, as well as suggestions for meeting with clients and managing projects.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design Software]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/computerssoftware/tp/essential_software.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Graphics and business-related software are key for graphic design. Products such as the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, content management software, and time tracking software will help you stay creative and organized.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design Contracts]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/contracts/a/contract.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Graphic design contracts are important to protect the designer and clearly spell out the terms of an agreement and project. This list describes sections to include in a graphic design contract.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Project Outlines]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/a/project_outline.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Before beginning the design phase of a job, it is helpful to create a graphic design project outline. It will provide you and your client with some structure when discussing and creating the pages and elements of a project.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Website Navigation]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/effectivewebsites/a/web_navigation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Navigation is a key component of a website, and here are five rules to follow to help design yours effectively.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Newsletters]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/ss/newsletter.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An email newsletter is an important tool for growing a graphic design business. It is one of most effective ways to spread the word-of-mouth on what type of work you are doing and looking for.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Questions for Clients]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/a/ask_clients.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[At the start of a project, it is important to know what to ask graphic design clients to gather as much information as possible. This will often occur before you have landed a job, as it is necessary to have this meeting to help determine the cost and timeframe of the project.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design Flat Rates]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/ss/flat_rates.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Charging a flat rate for graphic design projects is often a good idea, because both you and your client know the cost from the start. Unless the scope of the project changes, the client doesn&#146;t have to worry about going over budget, and the designer is guaranteed a certain amount.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac vs. PC]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/computersandhardware/a/mac_vs_pc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the most common ongoing debates in the computer world is whether to get a Mac or a PC. Macs, produced by Apple, have often been used in the design world, with the PC (running the Windows operating system) dominating most of the business world. When looking at the two for graphic design work, the focus is on the handling of graphics, color, and type, the availability of software, and overall ease of use.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adobe Photoshop]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/photoshop.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Adobe Photoshop has long been considered essential software for graphic design. Photoshop&#146;s primary functions include photo editing, website design, project layout, and the creation of elements for any type of project.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Texture in Graphic Design]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/elementsofgooddesign/a/texture.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Texture can refer to the actual surface of a design or to the visual appearance of a design. In the first case, the audience can actually feel the texture, making it unique from the other elements of design. In the second case, texture is implied through the style of design. Rich, layered graphics can create visual texture that mirrors actual texture.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photography for Inspiration]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/inspiration/tp/photography.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Photography is a great source of graphic design inspiration. There are many online resources that give you access to vast photo collections, from photography portfolios to stock photography websites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photoshop Clone Stamp Tool]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/ss/clone_stamp_4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn to use the clone stamp tool in Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos by copying one area of an image onto another area.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Print vs Web Design]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/printvsweb/a/print_vs_web.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An overview of the differences between designing for print and for the web, with a a focus on audience, layout, color, technology and careers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Timeline History Part 1]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/history/a/timeline1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A timeline noting key moments in graphic design history from 15,000 BC to 1900, including the first visual communication, the invention of movable type, the opening of the first type foundry, and the development of the first Caslon Old Style font.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What the Font]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/fr/what_the_font.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What the Font is a great tool that can help identify fonts. Just upload an image or enter an image URL and let &quot;What the Font?!&quot; do the rest, telling you what font is being used.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design Books]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/getinspired/a/books_inspire.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sometimes the quickest way to get creative inspiration for a project is to see what others have done. You&#146;re not looking to copy anything, of course, but rather see a concept, color, shape, typeface or any other element that might spark your next great idea. This list of graphic design books provides inspiration in different areas of design.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Letter Anatomy]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/tp/letter_anatomy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There is a standard set of terms to describe the parts of a character. These terms, and the parts of the letter they represent, are often referred to as &quot;letter anatomy&quot; or &quot;typeface anatomy.&quot; By breaking down letters into parts, a designer can better understand how type is created and altered and how to use it effectively.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adobe CS3]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/cs3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Adobe Creative Suite 3 (CS3) comes in many editions, each with a different focus. The &#147;Design Standard&#148; edition, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat Professional, is ideal for graphic designers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pantone Swatches]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/colorinprintdesign/ss/pantone_swatch_5.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When designing for print, a common issue that has to be dealt with is the difference between the color on your computer display and on paper. To deal with this problem, you can use the Pantone Matching System, or PMS. The PMS has an industry standard book of color swatches with reference numbers that you can give to the printer, who will then use ready-made inks that match these numbers to complete the job.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Time Tracking Software]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/a/time_software.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As a graphic design business grows, using time tracking software can help you keep organized, properly bill your clients, set your rates and study your workflow. There are many stand-alone time tracking applications, as well as options that are part of larger project management packages.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rights to a Graphic Work]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/copyright/f/own_rights.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Unless otherwise specified in a contract, the graphic designer retains the right to his or her creations, and should always attempt to do so.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Project Management Software]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/computerssoftware/a/pm_software.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As client lists and project sizes grow, turning to graphic design project management software is a great way to stay organized by using to-do lists, calendars, collaboration, automated billing and more.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Layout for Print]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/preparingworksforprint/a/print_layout.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When preparing a document to send to a printer, there are several specifications and elements to include in your layout. These specs help to insure that the printer will provide your final project as intended.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shapes]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/elementsofgooddesign/a/shapes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Shapes are at the root of graphic design. They are figures and forms that make up logos, illustrations and countless other elements in all types of designs. Altering the size, form, angles, colors and other characteristics of the shapes in a design can significantly impact its message and success.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Websites Portfolios]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/buildingaportfolio/ss/web_portfolio.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The web is full of portfolios for graphic designers, web designers, photographers, artists, illustrators and other creative professionals.  When building a new online portfolio, there are many factors to consider and decisions to make to set yourself apart and properly showcase your work. You must determine your goals, create an outline, categorize and select your work for presentation, write your content, and design and launch the website.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Buy a Website Domain Name]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/websitedesign/a/domain_names.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Domain names or website addresses, such as google.com or facebook.com, are available for purchase from many website services or registrars. While of course the names mentioned above are far from available, there are countless website addresses that can be purchased, often whether they are already owned or not.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Color Models: CMYK]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/colorbasics/a/cmyk.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The CMYK color model is used in printing. Although computer monitors display color in RGB, final printed pieces will be in CMYK, and so it is important to understand this model and the printing process.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Color Properties]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/colorbasics/ss/hsv_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The HSV color space is important to look at because it describes color based on three properties: Hue, Saturation and Value. As you edit these values, the full spectrum of colors can be created.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Typography Terminology]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/tp/basic_type_terms.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Basic typography terminology to help with the understanding how type is described and measured.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Working on a Retainer]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/freelancing/a/retainer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A retainer is a fee paid for a pre-determined amount of time or work. Most commonly, a percentage of a retainer is paid up-front for a specified number of hours or days of work within a time period.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Timeline History Part 2]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/history/a/timeline2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A timeline noting key moments in graphic design history from 1900-1990, including the opening of the Bauhaus school, the designing of the IBM and MTV logos, and the release of the first Macintosh computer and Adobe Photoshop.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How are Lines Used in Design?]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/elementsofgooddesign/f/lines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lines are used to divide space, direct the eye, and create forms. At the most basic level, straight lines are found in layouts to separate content, such as in magazine, newspaper, and website designs. This can of course go much further, with curved, dotted, and zigzag lines used as the defining elements on a page and as the basis for illustrations and graphics. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apple iMac Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/computersandhardware/fr/imac.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Apple iMac claims to be &#147;the ultimate all-in-one,&#148; and it truly is. While marketed as Apple&#146;s  consumer model, the Apple iMac certainly packs enough power to use for professional graphic design, with a lower cost than the Mac Pro. Tools such as iLife and Font Book, and Apple's great handling of colors and fonts, make the Apple iMac an excellent tool for graphic designers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Illustrator Type Tools]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/illustratortutorials/ss/ai_type_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are several tools for creating type, all found on the Illustrator toolbar, and each with a different function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Time Tracking]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/a/time_tracking.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many benefits to time tracking in your graphic design business. Keeping track of the hours you spend on projects, and specific tasks, can help you set your rates, improve your business, and even save time in future projects. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Where to Find Illustrations]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/elementsofgooddesign/a/find_illustrate.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Illustration is commonly used in graphic design projects. A beautiful illustration can often grab the attention of your audience just as well as a photograph, and in many cases it can be even more effective. Illustrations are often necessary to &#147;illustrate&#148; a point, such as in graphs, charts and maps or in a set of icons for a website. There are several sources of illustrations, each with advantages and disadvantages in terms of quality, cost and time. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Color Models: RGB]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/colorbasics/a/rgb.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The RGB model is so important to graphic design because it is used in computer monitors. Therefore, when designing websites and other on-screen projects, the RGB model is used because the final product is viewed on a computer display.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photoshop Save for Web Tool]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/ss/save_for_web.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As a graphic designer, you may often be asked to deliver web-ready images, such as photos for a web site or banner ads. The Photoshop &#147;Save for Web&#148; tool is a simple and easy way to prepare your JPEG files for the web, helping with the trade-off between file size and image quality.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Brainstorming]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/a/brainstorming.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Before you even begin to create a first version of a design in graphics software, it is important to harness your creativity to come up with concepts and ideas for a project. Unless the winning idea simply pops into your head (it has been known to happen), it is often difficult to sit down and start designing without a brainstorming session.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apple MobileMe Accounts]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/stayingorganized/fr/mobileme.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An Apple MobileMe account (formerly .Mac) is a great way to sync essential data on several computers or devices and to back up files. A MobileMe account costs $99 per year and gives you online access to your bookmarks, contacts, calendars, email, with 20GB of storage.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[iStockphoto]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/stockclipart/fr/istock.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[iStockphoto is an excellent stock photo site where members generate the content, which includes photography, illustrations, video and flash files.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/ss/photoshop_crop_6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Photoshop crop tool serves two main purposes. The first is to crop, which means to cut out an area of an image by selecting the area that you wish to keep. It is also handy for quickly resizing images. These functions can also be used at the same time to crop and resize a photo (or any type of image) at once.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/printproductionglossary/g/separation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Color separation is the process by which original artwork is separated into individual color components for printing. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/legalglossary/g/copyright.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Copyright refers to laws that regulate the use of the work of a creator, such as an artist or author.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top Font Picks]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/tp/top_font_picks.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The best fonts for different types of projects and businesses.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/thelegalside/tp/legal_tips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The legal side of graphic design includes important issues such as contracts, copyrights, and the settling of disputes, all of which are key to the success of a design business.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[WayBack Machine]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/fr/wayback_machine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The WayBack Machine allows users to find old web pages in their extensive website archive of billions of web pages.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Branding]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/careerpaths/a/branding.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To create a brand for a company is to create their image, and to promote that image with campaigns and visuals. Working in branding allows a graphic designer or design firm to get involved with many aspects of the industry, from logo design to advertising to copywriting and slogans. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Artists Guild Handbook]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedbooks/fr/handbook.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines is an excellent resource that covers pricing and business practices across all types of design professions, contracts, law, professional relationships and more. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Working as a Web Designer]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/careerpaths/a/web_design.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Website design, while a relatively new industry, is now an essential part of a company&#146;s image, brand, and advertising, marketing and public relations campaigns. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Using Color in Graphic Design]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/color/tp/using_color.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Color is an interesting element of graphic design because it can be applied to any other element, changing it dramatically. It can be used to make an image stand out, to show linked text on a website, and to evoke emotion. Graphic designers should combine their experience with color with an understanding of color theory, including rgb color, cmyk and the hsv color model.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Word of Mouth]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/tp/word_of_mouth.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[At any stage of a business in graphic design, word-of-mouth is one of the most effective ways to land more jobs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Make-Ready]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/printingprocess/g/make_ready.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The term &quot;make-ready&quot; refers to everything done on a press to prepare for the final print job. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Illustrator Selection Tool]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/illustratortutorials/ss/ai_selection_6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Illustrator selection tool is for selecting objects in your layouts, such as shapes and blocks of type. Once selected, you can use the tool to move, transform, or apply any number of filters or effects to the selected objects.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Using Typography and Fonts]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/tp/using_typography.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Typography is crucial to almost all design projects. It is important to understand basic typography terms, how to use it effectively and how to find and identify the best fonts for a project.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/tutorialstips/a/blog.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many benefits to writing your own graphic design blog. Writing a blog can build a community around your website, promote your business, and help to establish yourself as an expert in the field.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Museum Directory]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/inspiration/a/museums.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Visiting museums of all types can be a great source of graphic design inspiration. This museum directory has a focus on modern art, design and technology.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design - Articles]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/cs/a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of articles for the Graphic Design guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Career Paths]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/education/tp/career_paths.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many career paths to take within the field of graphic design. Graphic designers may choose to work as book designers, in web design, branding, illustration, logo design or often a combination of several fields.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Creating an Email Newsletter]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/a/newsletter.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An email newsletter is an important tool for growing a graphic design business. It is one of most effective ways to spread the word-of-mouth on what type of work you are doing and looking for.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ask About the Clients Budget]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/workingwithclients/qt/ask_budget.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The most simple and straightforward approach to determining a budget is to ask the client what they can spend.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/tutorialstips/tp/photoshop_tools.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The tools available on the Photoshop toolbar and menus are the basis for working in the software. Learning tools such as the crop, clone stamp and marquee, and the use of tool presets, will help facilitate design and improve workflow.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photoshop Tool Presets]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/photoshoptutorials/ss/tool_presets.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Creating tool presets in Photoshop is an excellent way to speed up your workflow and remember your favorite and most-used settings. A tool preset is a named, saved version of a tool and specific related settings such as width, opacity and brush size, all handled through the tool presets palette.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saul Bass Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/designerprofiles/a/saul_bass.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Saul Bass was a Bronx- born graphic designer who took his New York style to California and became famous for his work in film and classic logo design. He studied in New York at the Art Students&#146; League as a teenager and developed a unique style that is both recognizable and memorable.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Paul Rand Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/designerprofiles/a/paul_rand.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Paul Rand was one of the most famous and influential graphic designers in history. He is best known for his logo design and corporate branding, creating timeless icons such as the IBM and ABC television logos.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Type Families]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/tp/type_families.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The different options available within a typeface, such as roman, bold and italic, make up a type family.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basecamp]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/basecamp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Basecamp is an excellent online software package that makes project management and collaboration easy. Created by 37signals, the entire Basecamp system is accessed and managed online, so none of the software or data is actually stored on your computer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Billings Time Tracking]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/projectmanagementsoftware/fr/billings.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Billings, by marketcircle, is time tracking and invoicing software for the Mac. Billings has a simple and clean user interface that makes time tracking easy, and it allows for complete control over design of estimates and invoices.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digital Printing]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/printproductionglossary/g/digital_print.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Digital printing refers to modern printing methods that use digital files, such as PDFs, instead of printing plates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apple Software]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/apple_bundled.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The software that is included with all new Apple computers can be very handy for managing tasks beyond your personal life. Here are some tips for using Mac applications in your design business.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When a Client Will Not Pay]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/qt/wont_pay.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In a perfect world, clients would always pay on time and in full. However, over the course of a graphic design career, it is almost inevitable to come across late paying clients.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Fonts from UrbanFonts.com]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/wheretoget/fr/urbanfonts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[UrbanFonts.com is a well-designed free font website with over 8,000 freeware fonts for download. UrbanFont&#146;s attractive site makes browsing fonts easier than on some other free font sites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Fonts from Dafont.com]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/wheretoget/fr/dafont.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dafont is a free font website, offering downloadable freeware, shareware, demo and public domain typefaces for windows and mac.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photoshop Marquee Tool]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/photoshoptutorials/ss/marquee_tool.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Photoshop marquee tool, a relatively simple feature, is essential for several tasks. At the most basic level, the tool is used to select areas of an image, which can then be copied, cut or cropped. There are four options within the tool to select different types of areas: rectangular, elliptical, a single row or a single column. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Organize Graphic Design Files]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/stayingorganized/a/organize.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As graphic designers take on more and more projects, organizing the files related to the projects becomes increasingly important.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[We Love Typography]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/fr/welovetypography.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[We Love Typography is a simple and clever website dedicated to all things type, with images, video and text submitted by a small group of contributors. The dedicated group of contributors makes the site a great source of inspiration for designers looking for amazing use of typography.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Work within a Limited Budget]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/workingwithclients/qt/limited_budget.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When working as a graphic designer, you will inevitably come across clients with limited budgets. In some cases, this may mean you need to decline the job. However, other projects have benefits beyond pay, and you will find yourself looking for ways to work within the client&#146;s budget. There are several reasons you may want to do so, and several ways to make it less likely to regret your decision.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Print Magazine]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/magazines/fr/printmag.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Print is a graphic design magazine with a focus on culture, society and the many sides of visual communication. Insightful and sometimes controversial, Print provides a unique look into the world of graphic design&#133; and how graphic design affects the world.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Fonts from Dinc Type]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/wheretoget/fr/dinctype.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dinc Type offers a great selection of free fonts for download. While a much smaller selection than other free font sites, the Dinc Type fonts are interesting and well-designed, making the site a nice stop when you don&#146;t feel like sorting through thousands of typefaces for something new to play with. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Contract are Two-Way]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/contracts/qt/twoway.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When reaching the stage of a project when it&#146;s time to seal the deal, you may find clients are hesitant to sign a lengthy contract or scared of the term &#147;contract&#148; in general. Therefore, it is important to treat contracts as two-way agreements and present them as such to your clients.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Emma Email Newsletters]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/bookswebsites/fr/emma.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Emma is an online service that manages email newsletter marketing, from organizing contacts to creating design templates to statistics reporting.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/careerpaths/a/advertising.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Like many graphic design fields, working in advertising takes you far beyond creating designs and page layouts. While a specific job may be to create a print ad for a campaign, this field requires an understanding of marketing, public relations and consumers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Featured Websites]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/inspiration/tp/featured_websites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ongoing list of featured websites from the about.com graphic design blog. These websites exhibit successful design, layout and typography.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interior Design Blogs]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/inspiration/tp/interior_blogs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Interior decorating and product design for the home are great sources of inspiration. The colors, patterns, shapes and textures of anything from a couch to a coat rack to a fully decorated room can provide great examples of well-executed design. Below are some blogs and websites on interior design to check out.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wacom Pen Tablets]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/essentialtools/fr/wacom.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It is often difficult and awkward to design with a mouse, especially when working on illustrations or precise image retouching. Pen tablets give graphic designers the feel of working with an actual pen and pad, and Wacom tablets are the industry standard.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tell Me Why]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedbooks/fr/tell_me_why.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tell Me Why tells the story of the first two years of New York design firm karlssonwilker inc. The company was started in 2000 by Hjalti Karlsson and Jan Wilker, on a small budget and even smaller client base. The book proves to be an inspiration, and a wake-up call, to those looking to freelance or start a firm of their own.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/f/low_budget.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you can&#146;t afford to start a design business, how can you get into graphic design? One of the best ways is to start small. Starting a career in design doesn&#146;t necessarily mean starting a design &#147;firm,&#148; at least in the traditional sense. You don&#146;t need to start with an office space or employees&#133; your firm, or freelance business, can just be you. While there are some startup costs, a design business can be one with relatively low overhead.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/contracts/qt/always_contract.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When working as a graphic designer, there may be situations where a contract does not seem necessary. However, it is a good rule to have a contract regardless of who the job is for, the length of the job or the amount of work involved.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/freelancing/qt/raising_rates.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Over time, graphic designers will want to, or have to, raise their hourly rate for design work. When taking on new clients, this is easy, because the client does not know your previous rates. When raising rates on existing clients, this can get a little trickier. You don't want to lose a client over a $15 an hour increase, but you also often cannot continue to keep a client on at an old rate.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Work-for-Hire]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/copyright/g/work_for_hire.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Work-for-hire refers to the situations in which a creator of a work does not retain the rights to that work. By default, and artist or designer owns the copyright to his or her work. Work-for-hire includes two exceptions to that rule.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/a/credit_line.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Getting your credit line on your work is a great way to spread word-of-mouth on your business. It is satisfying, and lucrative, when someone sees your work and contacts you for a project.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Book Design]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/careerpaths/a/book_design.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Working in book design can mean several things. For some, it may be creating elaborate book covers and jacket designs from scratch. For others, it may mean hours of detailed-oriented layout work. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/fr/adwords.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Google AdWords is an excellent way to drive traffic to your website and attract potential clients. With so many graphic design portfolios online, targeting customers in your area with keywords specific to your design focus can help grow your design business.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[SlideShowPro Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/slideshowpro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[SlideShowPro is a Flash component and Lightroom extension for presenting photo and video galleries online.  The product is a great, inexpensive solution for creating professional slideshows with little to no coding required, making it useful for designers with no ActionScript experience or those looking to save time or work within a limited budget.  ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Color Scheme Generator]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/color/fr/color_generator.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Color Scheme Generator is an online tool that helps you create color sets for design projects.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Designing in a Recession]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/tp/design_in_recession.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Even in tough times, people are always going to need things designed. Here are some ways to save you and your clients money as you take your design business through a recession.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Little Know-It-All]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/bookswebsites/fr/little.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Little Know-It All is an excellent resource for graphic designers to keep handy at all times. It covers design, typography, digital media, production, marketing, law and organization.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/pricing/qt/rush_fees.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When working as a graphic designer, you are bound to have clients who want projects done on a short deadline. When this happens, you have to first decide if you have the time to complete the project on deadline, and then decide whether or not to charge a rush fee. There several things to consider that can help you decide whether or not to charge more for work done quickly.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/qt/facebook.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Facebook is enormously popular, most often thought of as a social tool for friends and family to share photos, thoughts and anything else that the huge Facebook network allows. It is also, however, a powerful business tool. With so many people on one website, it was inevitable that businesses jumped in with profiles, or pages, of their own and by taking advantage of other business opportunities.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Payment Schedules]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/workingwithclients/qt/pay_schedules.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[After working out a budget with a client, it&#146;s important to set up a payment schedule. This helps to keep the project on target and makes both parties comfortable with the payments owed and the work being done.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[OmniDiskSweeper Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/omnidisksweeper.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[OmniDiskSweeper, by The Omni Group, is a great Mac utility for discovering what files are taking up your hard drive space. The software costs $15 and serves one simple, but very helpful, function.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Working as an Illustrator]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/careerpaths/a/illustration.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Illustration, while often closely related to graphic design, is for many a separate profession. Most commonly, illustrators work in software such Adobe Illustrator or Corel Painter, and often incorporate hand-drawn elements into their work.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[PsPrint.com]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineprinters/fr/psprint.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[PsPrint.com is an online print shop that offers a long list of products at affordable prices, along with several paper options, same day service, and a large collection of design templates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Offset Lithography]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/printproductionglossary/g/lithography.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Offset lithography is a process used for printing on a flat surface, using printing plates. ]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/stockclipart/fr/veer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Veer is a high-end stock site offering quality images and typefaces through a clear, user-friendly website. Images are available from a large selection of stock providers, including Comstock, Photodisc and Digital Vision.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MaxBulk Mailer Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/maxbulk_mailer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[MaxBulk Mailer is a stand-alone application ideal for sending newsletters and other emails to large groups.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Font Doctor]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/font_doctor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When working as a graphic designer, you are bound to have hundreds of fonts on your computer. When dealing with so many fonts, it is common to run into problems such as corrupted files, multiple fonts with the same name, and messy organization. Font Doctor for the Mac will help repair and organize your fonts to clean up and avoid these problems.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Highrise Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/projectmanagementsoftware/fr/highrise.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Highrise, created by 37signals, is an online system designed to manage contacts and communication with clients. The simple interface makes it easy to track the status of projects and interaction with contacts.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shutterstock]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/stockclipart/fr/shutterstock.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Shutterstock is a subscription only stock site, offering a large collection of photos and illustrations at reasonable monthly rates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Do I Need to Know How to Draw?]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/f/draw_paint.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You don't need to be a fine artist to be a graphic designer. While it could help your career and your creative side, it is not necessary to be a sketch artist, painter or other type of artist in the traditional sense. Graphic design is about taking elements such as type, photos, illustrations, and color and combining them to create effective messages. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Area 2 Book Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/bookswebsites/fr/area2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<i>Area 2</i> is Phaidon&#146;s follow-up to the impressive comprehensive graphic design book <i>area</i>. Keeping with the same format as the original, <i>Area 2</i> features 100 current graphic designers selected by 10 curators. However, unlike the first edition, <i>Area 2</i> goes beyond print media to focus on a larger community of &#147;designers&#148; from programmers to performers, along with graphic designers in the classic sense.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Digital Asset Management]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/tp/asset_management.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As a graphic designer&amp;#8217;s collection of stock photos, PDFs, artwork and other images grows, it is helpful to use software to browse files. Rather than sift through folders, various software packages offer efficient ways to find what you are looking for.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Friends and Family Projects]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/a/friends_family.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A common dilemma that graphic designers face is whether or not to take on projects for friends and family, and what to charge them.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[WordPress.com Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/bloggingwebsites/fr/wordpress.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress.com offers free blogs with optional paid upgrades, and a full set of features that make it a great blogging option.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stock Websites]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/bookswebsites/tp/stock_websites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Stock websites are a great resource for finding royalty free stock photography, illustration, video and audio for your graphic design projects.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[4over4.com]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineprinters/fr/4over4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[4 Over 4, named for their 4-color two-sided printing, provides quality, low-price print services including business cards and die-cutting. They accept PDF, EPS, JPEG and TIFF formats as well as Quark, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator files. Your jobs are made a little bit easier with their collection of templates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[BrowserCam Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/fr/browsercam.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[BrowserCam is a paid online service that allows you to view your web pages across different platforms and browsers, either by automatically taking the screenshots of your choice or by accessing computers remotely.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Blogger.com Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/bloggingwebsites/fr/blogger.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Blogger.com has offered free blogs since 1999. With a nice feature set and clean interface, it quickly became and has remained one of the most popular blogging sites online.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design - QuickTips]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/cs/qt.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of QuickTips for the Graphic Design guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Negotiation Tip]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/workingwithclients/qt/know_rates.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When going into a meeting with a potential graphic design client, negotiating cost will often be the most difficult part of the conversation. Talking about the design or technical side of a project is usually relatively easy. In a negotiation, both parties should be looking for a mutually beneficial relationship; the designer gets a price he or she sees as fair for the amount of work, and the client gets quality work within their budget.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Google Analytics]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/fr/analytics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Google Analytics is a free statistics package with a user-friendly interface and feature set that rivals many paid statistics systems. With easy sign-up (simply add a line of code to your web page), multiple sites per account, customizable views and various export and email options, it is an excellent option for tracking website statistics. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[HOW Magazine]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/magazines/fr/how.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[HOW is an excellent graphic design magazine with a focus on articles for the everyday designer, on topics ranging from careers to typography. The magazine offers valuable insights and suggestions that designers can put to use in the business and creative ends of their work.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lipsum.com Text Generator]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/fr/lipsum.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lipsum.com is an online resource that generates any requested length of Lorem Ipsum dummy text for graphic design projects.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Choose a Website Domain Name]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/websitedesign/a/choose_domain.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Choosing a domain name for you or a client can be a long and tedious process. With so many names no longer available, creating a new one or finding the right one requires research, creativity and sometimes a significant investment. Regardless of whether you are looking for a brand new name or considering purchasing one, the same factors come into play to determine the value of the domain name to your business.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Twitter for Business]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/tp/twitter_business.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Twitter is a powerful and widely used networking tool, and among other communities, it is very popular among designers and web professionals. While many think it is just for announcing day-to-day social activities, there are many ways to harness Twitter for your graphic design business.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYU Design Courses]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/individualcourses/a/nyu_scps.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a wide variety of design courses for different levels of experience, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Typography and Portfolio classes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Freelancers Union]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/professionalorganizations/fr/free_union.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Freelancers Union offers health insurance, job postings, events and networking opportunities to graphic designers and other creative professionals.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Area Book Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedbooks/fr/area.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are plenty of &#147;best of&#148; graphic design books out there, and while many are effective at focusing on a specific type of work, hardly any present such an impressive overall look at the state of graphic design as <i>area</i>, published by Phaidon.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Artists Guild]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/professionalorganizations/fr/gag.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Graphic Artists Guild is a professional organization dedicated to educating and protecting its members, with a focus on the economic and legal sides of being a creative professional.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Media Bistro Courses]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/individualcourses/a/media_bistro.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Media Bistro is a web-based company that offers services to media professionals, such as job listings and networking events. They offer design and business courses online and in major U.S. cities.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Communications Arts Magazine]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/magazines/fr/commarts.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Communication Arts magazine is a great source of inspiration, with profiles and features on top designers and work. While there is not a focus on design methods, it&#146;s a well-designed magazine that keeps up with the latest trends.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[AIGA]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/professionalorganizations/fr/aiga.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), representing 22,000 members, is the largest and oldest membership organization representing designers. Since 1914, the AIGA has been a place for creative professionals to network and work towards improving graphic design as a profession.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[When a Client Insists]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/qt/client_convince.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When working as a graphic designer, it is common to come across a situation where a client wants something that goes against your better design judgement. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Los Logos Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedbooks/fr/los_logos.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Los Logos is a 400-page showcase of modern logo design. It&#146;s a great graphic design book to flip through to see 3,500 examples of contemporary logos.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/qt/linkedin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[LinkedIn is a business networking website that allows professionals to connect and help each other. Unlike many other networking tools that were originally geared towards socializing, LinkedIn is specifically for business networking and therefore an obvious choice as a tool to market yourself as a graphic designer.]]></description>
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            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/cs/fr.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of FullReviews for the Graphic Design guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Clients Trust Family Advice]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/workingwithclients/qt/clients_family.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Graphic design clients are often influenced by people close to them, and rightfully so. It&#146;s no surprise that clients may say things such as &#147;my wife wants the background blue,&#148; because most people take advice from their friends and family. For graphic designers, this can become a problem&#133; especially when the advice of these people goes against their design sense. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Campaign Monitor]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/bookswebsites/fr/campaignmonitor.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sending an email newsletter is a great way to spread word-of-mouth on your design business. There are many ways to do it for free, but there are also many services that offer email marketing tools and software, giving you control over design, contact management and statistics to test the effectiveness of your emails. Campaign Monitor is a great, user-friendly email marketing service with affordable pricing.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Advertising Now. Print- Review]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedbooks/fr/advertsing_now.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[&#147;Advertising Now. Print,&#148; edited by Julius Wiedemann and published by Taschen, is an excellent collection of advertising from around the globe. With over 600 pages of unique, eye-catching ads the book is a perfect resource for those interested in advertising or looking for creative inspiration.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[TinEye Image Search Engine]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/onlineresources/fr/tineye.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[TinEye, currently in Beta, is an image search engine developed by Id&#233;e. Unlike most other image search engines, that work with keywords, TinEye uses images to find images&#133; upload an image and TinEye searches the Internet for matches based on the image itself.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graphic Design - StepBySteps]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/cs/ss.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An index of StepBySteps for the Graphic Design guide site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Personal Projects]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/f/personal_proj.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the best ways to get started in graphic design is to take on personal projects. Whether you are trying to figure out if design is the right career for you, or if you have already decided you love it and want to build a portfolio, personal projects are a great starting point. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Client Thinks a Task is Simple]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/workingwithclients/qt/simple_task.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Working with clients is a necessary, and sometimes frustrating, part of being a graphic designer. Without clients, however, designers don&#146;t have much business. Therefore, it is important to learn how to deal with the various requests and comments that you will come across in a design business. One of those situations is when a client thinks a task is easier than it actually is.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Better Finder Rename]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/recommendedsoftware/fr/better_rename.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A Better Finder Rename is a Mac utility that allows you to rename multiple files at once. The powerful batch file rename software can save a great deal of time while working on projects, especially those dealing with lots of files coming from various sources.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trademark]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/legalglossary/g/trademark.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A trademark serves to identify a good or service, and to distinguish that good or service from others. The trademark may be a word, several words (such as a slogan), a design, symbol, graphic or any combination of these elements.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Service Mark]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/legalglossary/g/servicemark.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A service mark is similar to a trademark, except that it is the phrase generally used to identify a source of a product or service rather than the product itself. Like a trademark, it may be a word, symbol, design or any combination of these elements. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Time Management Tip]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/freelancing/qt/email_time.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Graphic designers, like most professionals, need extended periods of time to focus on a single task. While it is important to keep in touch with clients and address requests on a timely basis, it is also important to give yourself time to complete a design or project without distraction. Consider setting a time management schedule for checking email and other forms of communication.]]></description>
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