Though I admit I’m just a novice graphic designer, but I would like to share some of the tips that I learn as a designer (both in graphic and web):

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Color for web graphics can get pretty confusing. While there might only be two basic file formats, GIF and JPEG used for web graphics, there are several color systems that apply to GIF images. In this article we’ll look at Web Safe or Browser Safe Palettes. Next month we’ll continue exploring GIF palette options and look at Adaptive, WebSnap Adaptive, Uniform and System (Windows and Macintosh) palettes. Well also get a handle on which palettes are best used with which images.
February 21, 2000
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I just update my Gallery Section by adding my Graphic Design Works. All this are mostly for friends and some personal designs.

You can check it by visiting my Gallery

Here’s a nice tutorial that I learn during my early trainings as a web developer. Rounded corners with using images.

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I’ve long thought about traditional graphic design vs the current wave of digital new media graphic designers. As with other fields of expertise it comes down to experience and application. I see graphic design like playing the piano. You find people who have never had the formal training, yet they are absolute wizards with all graphic design applications and ‘being creative‘ in general. It’s like playing by ear vs classical training.

Then you would find the ‘classically’ trained group, who ads their own specific spice to the design mix, bringing the theory of past styles and design technique.

Personally I think that traditionally(classically ) trained graphic designers would be stronger. Being from a web design (and not trained in graphic design) background and being fully computer literate, I find it easy to adapt from some programs to others. Yet as in any industry it will always be experience that counts the most. Different setups work to bring different results.

I’d like to hear opinions (use the comments) of past experience from the graphic design community…

Pros
* Professional illustration features
* Accessible interface and intuitive tools

Cons
* Not much of a suite
* Not widely supported by print shops

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Here a nice discussion on which vector graphic design software is the best. Based on what I have read around the internet, Adobe Illustrator is being touted the best, yet here in Davao most of the graphic designers that I know has lauded that Corel Draw is their preferred tool for vector graphics.

Personally, I used Corel Draw as my vector graphic design tool of choice since version 11 , yet when Adobe released their creative suite 3 package. Here’s my comparison of both softwares.
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I would like to share some of my resources which I regularly visit. These website are very helpful for me as a web developer and as a graphic designer.

• Digital Toolz
• Web Developer’s Tools, Tips and Tricks
• Pixel2Life
• Web Deisign Library
• Open Source Web Designs

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