Author: Kevin Sobotka
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Streamlining Web Design: AI’s Role in Simplifying Coding Tasks
While AI can generate content, “art,” and videos to various degrees of quality, it is quite a helpful tool when needing to fix up or figure out how to code something for a website. While you can’t just have it code an entire website (nor would you want it to…), you could use it as…
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Avenues of Graphic Design: Exploring the Boundless
Graphic design is not just a profession; it’s a ubiquitous presence in our daily lives, shaping the way we perceive and interact with the world around us. From the sleek interfaces of our favorite apps to the eye-catching packaging of our morning coffee, graphic design is everywhere. Within this expansive field lie countless avenues and…
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Concerns of AI: Generate Original Thought, Not a Robot Trot! (With content written by ChatGPT)
As a playful experiment and a bit of a silly joke, I decided to explore what an article on the downsides of publishing AI-generated content would look like if it were ironically written by an AI. I told ChatGPT to write me the article and here are the results: “In an era marked by the…
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I NEED ROYALTY FREE!!: The best places to find royalty-free images and videos.
There are numerous places to find copyright-free and royalty-free photos and videos. Many sites cater specifically to these types of images, and government websites and museums also provide downloadable open-access images that are free to use. Before visiting any of these sites, be sure to check whether the image or video you are looking at…
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Placing Pixels with Meaning: Where to start with Graphic Design
Graphic Design is a wide field with many opportunities, from creating logos and branding materials to designing websites, mobile apps, and advertisements. Everyone needs a place to start, and with how expensive a formal education is nowadays. Luckily, a wide array of resources are available online and offline. From books, cost-effective education platforms, and a…
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The Art of Graphic Props: Visual Stories
When watching a film, live performance, or television show, rarely do you think about the props themselves (or maybe you do… Good for you!). Whether it’s a period piece or a science fiction story, props still need to be made. You can’t always use real products unless it’s a sponsored product placement, and even then,…
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Breaking the Mold: Why Rule-Bending Can Add Flair to Creativity
When it comes to art, there are no rules, only guidelines and methods. Graphic Design also has a set of guidelines, such as Hierarchy, Contrast, Simplicity, and Consistency; but these guidelines aren’t always meant to be used. It is important to constrain yourself to guidelines, but breaking them allows even more exploration, innovation, and creativity…