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20 Questions: Interview with Von Glitschka

by Sally Cox ACP  Editor’s Note: This is one of a continuing series of interviews with notables in the creative industry. This week, we talk with the immensely talented Von Glitschka – Creative Director/Designer/Artist. Your Name Von Glitschka AKA Vonster #1 What is your primary job title? Creative Director, Illustrative Designer, Author, Snarky Twitter User

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The new “Creative Professional”

The story of Apple and Microsoft, and their wildly differing ideas of what it means to be a creative today. Andric ThamFollow The new MacBook Pros reflects the new realities of what it means to be a “creative professional” today. It used to mean graphic designer / illustrator / 3D artist / video editor / motion

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5 Tips to Selecting Images that Win Customers

Ian Flynn, President, Direct Response Imaging Do you have the right images to reinforce your message and engage your target audience? Let’s look at a few ideas to help you select photos and illustrations that help to achieve your campaign objectives. 1. Mirror your target audience. The quickest way to let your customers know your

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20 Questions: Interview with Sarah Justine Kilpatrick

by Sally Cox Editor’s Note: This is one of a continuing series of interviews with notables in the creative industry. This week, we talk with brainiac Sarah Justine Kilpatrick, who graciously took time out of being a busy newlywed to be interviewed. We thank you so much, Sarah!   Your Name Sarah Justine Kilpatrick #1

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The Designer is Dead, Long Live the Designer

For much longer than was in any way reasonable, my Mom described my vocation as “Webmaster.” While it made me grin every time I heard it, it was also true that I didn’t really have a better description that made sense outside of our industry. “I’m an experience designer,” was generally met with blank stares

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These Meetings Will Make Everyone a Design Leader

by Marcus Castenfors Leadership could be something you fear. You fear that it will cause problems. You fear that you have to do things you don’t enjoy. You have to micromanage. You have to do a lot of admin work. The boring stuff. Leadership doesn’t have to be this way. Leadership can be rewarding, inspiring,

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RIT Opens New 3D Printing Research Center; Xerox Agrees to Invest Up to $1.5M

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — October 26, 2016 — Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul joined state representatives, corporate partners and Rochester Institute of Technology leaders today in launching the Additive Manufacturing and Multifunctional Printing (AMPrint) Center, one of New York state’s newest Centers for Advanced Technology. The center, located on RIT’s Henrietta campus, is among the first research

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Labels matter when purchasing beauty products

Clean, green products continue to remain top of mind for many women when it comes to personal upkeep. A new survey shows more than half (55%) of all women check ingredient labels on beauty products prior to purchase, and more than one in three (35%) intend to purchase more all-natural beauty products in the next

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