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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[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[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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            <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 &amp;#8220;Design Standard&amp;#8221; edition, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat Professional, is ideal for graphic designers.]]></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[Photoshop Save for Web Tool]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/ss/save_for_web_3.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 &amp;#8220;Save for Web&amp;#8221; 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[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[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[Business Ideas]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/ss/business_ideas_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A graphic design portfolio is an extremely important business tool, as many companies will choose a designer based on their previous work, and how that work is presented. There are many options for a graphic design portfolio, such as a website or PDF.]]></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[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[Email Newsletters]]></title>
            <link>http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/howto/ss/newsletter_2.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[Photoshop Crop Tool]]></title>
            <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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            <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[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[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[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[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[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[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&amp;#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[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[Color Separation]]></title>
            <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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