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SVG as a Page Description Language
SVG has matured into a rich, fully featured graphics language resulting in its suitability for all traditional graphics applications. The SVG working group is continuing development of various profiles for use in specific application areas, such as mobile devices. One of the most important uses of computer graphics languages is in the area of printing. Many languages used for printing are proprietary and display various feature sets. SVG in contrast is vendor neutral, contains much of the functionality of existing languages for printing and is a wonderful candidate for future hard copy devices. A new SVG profile for printing is being developed as part of the SVG standardisation effort.
Danilo, Alex and Jun Fujisawa. SVG Open (2002). Articles>Graphic Design>XML>SVG
#21831
Sweeping Views (Some Assembly Required) 
Capture the majesty of that mountain range by creating a panorama in Photoshop.
Chavez, Conrad. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe Photoshop
#25427
Ever wonder, "What's the deal with Symbols?" Adobe Illustrator symbols can be useful beyond creating swarms of blue fish.
Kurth, Steve. Illustrator World (2005). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe InDesign
#25770
This section explains Linear Calibration. Linear is the same as gamma 1.0 or gamma-space 1.0.
#15201
Taking a Second Look at Screen Captures
Asserts that screen captures aren't as necessary and helpful as many writers of documentation might think.
Bright, Kathy. Intercom (2001). Design>Documentation>Graphic Design>Screen Captures
#27433
Dave Cross shares some tips on using Quickmask in Photoshop to feather a portion of a selection.
Cross, Dave. Planet Photoshop (2006). Design>Graphic Design>Photography>Adobe Photoshop
#21277
Postrel's new book, The Substance of Style, explores the economic, cultural, social, personal, and political implications of the growing importance of aesthetics in business and society.
MacLaughlin, Steve. Boxes and Arrows (2003). Articles>Graphic Design>Cultural Theory>Visual Rhetoric
#18232
A web page will be within certain height and width limits. For the lowest common denominator, cross-platform web page, you should design to a minimum width of the Macintosh default of around 470 pixels and a maximum of 625 wide to accommodate people who have standard 14' VGA monitors. The majority of surfer now have 800 x 600 or larger monitors. Unless you really need to accommodate the lowest common denominator, and that comes down to knowing your target audience, you can work to a more realsitic width of about 760 pixels. Even at the larger sizes, it is desirable from a 'readability' point of view, to limit the text line width to 8-10 words.
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The Tao of the Digital Photographer
In just a few short years, the digital camera has blown past its tipping point so completely that many younger shooters have never touched a piece of film. The instant gratification, the tiny camera size and the ability to share images with the world now defines the experience of photography. But if you want to make great digital photos, there are some things you need to know.
Philpott, Keith. Communication World Bulletin (2006). Design>Graphic Design>Photography
#21297
Teaching Information Architecture to the Design Student
What the design student needs is a design course that stresses usability, human factors, and clarity, instead of the typical branding and interpretation problems they usually encounter in their other design classes. James Spahr recounts a year of teaching at Pratt Institute that attempts to cross those boundaries.
Spahr, James. Boxes and Arrows (2002). Articles>Education>Human Computer Interaction>Graphic Design
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A collection of dozens of online resources for technical illustration and infographics.
DMoz. Resources>Directories>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration
#14561
Technical and Scientific Illustrations: From Pen to Computer
A brief look at the 19th Century David M. Greene collection of engineering textbooks at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reveals how illustrations (1) conveyed messages to a specific audience, (2) addressed a subject, and (3) were designed for specific viewing contexts. The technology of computer-aided drawing has reestablished the importance of visual language in scientific documents.
Powley, William. STC Proceedings (1995). Presentations>Graphic Design>History>Technical Illustration
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A directory of online resources in technical illustration.
Google. Resources>Directories>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration
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Technical Illustration And The Video Camera
A video camera is an excellent tool for preparing technical illustrations and procedures. A video tape of a procedure provides chronological information. It provides visual images that can be used as the basis for technical illustrations. Visual images and details are recorded permanently so that they are not forgotten. The research information can be passed on to another author. A case study illustrates how a video tape can be used to document a procedure and produce electronic illustrations.
Schneider, Livingston S. STC Proceedings (1994). Presentations>Graphic Design>Video>Technical Illustration
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Technical Illustration Custom Fills 
Custom made fills can be of significant value to technical illustrators. This article shows many custom fills and how they can be applied. There is also a free download of over 50 custom fills.
Broz and Dian (2006). Articles>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration
#19612
A list of Frequently Asked Questions (along with answers) about technical illustration.
Foley, Richard. FAQs (1997). Careers>TC>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration
#28528
Technical Illustration, from Hand Drawings to Computer Art
Technical illustration ranges from hand-drawn artwork to complex computer imagery. It extends from instructional materials intended for the general public to complex technical engineering drawings intended for other engineers. This article, with a timeline, chronicles the evolution of technical illustration. Descriptions of illustration basics are included along with an introduction to ISO/S1000D/W3C standards and practices.
Broz, Donald. Broz and Dian (2007). Design>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration
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Ten Tips for Talking to Artists
Explains some of the terminology used to describe graphics and explains the roles graphic designers play in the production of technical art.
Lyons, Chopeta C. Intercom (2004). Articles>Collaboration>Technical Illustration>Graphic Design
#22318
In this tutorial we'll list 10 really useful techniques and shortcuts for Photoshop beginners. These tips will hopefully do wonders for your Photoshop skills, and speed up your work.
Elated (2003). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe Photoshop
#26275
Ten Ways to Keep and Get Clients
Realistically, it will be impossible to keep every client due to any number of factors; the marketing director you've worked with for years leaves or another design firm offers a 'loss leader' project. While some scenarios are out of your control, many are not and taking a proactive stance can do wonders.
Schultz, Derald. Creative Latitude (2005). Careers>Freelance>Graphic Design
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Tetrarch: Technical Communication
The most effective marketing literature is that which goes beyond being just promotional, it is that which provides genuine assistance to its audience. And that assistance need not stop once a product has been selected and purchased. Installation instructions are all too frequently treated as an afterthought, the marketing and promotional effort having been expended in persuading the audience to purchase the product. All too often marketing considerations cease with the sale and there is little or no without regard for what happens once the product has been sold.
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A very frequently asked question in Photoshop 911 is putting text into a circle or a shape. A number of readers have asked how to put text into a shape so it runs around pictures. This is all doable so long as you remember the rules of putting text on a path.
Photoshop Tips and Tricks (2006). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe Photoshop
#28438
Logos in the form of words or letters have natural properties that make them visually effective: (see also logos article): good recognition; good descriptiveness; and good presence.
Hunt, Ben. Web Design From Scratch (2005). Design>Graphic Design>Web Design>Typography
#22010
La visualización de la estructura textual de un documento resulta de gran ayuda en su análisis y complementa técnicas como la lingüística computacional, al utilizar la capacidad de detección de patrones del cerebro humano.
Dursteler, Juan Carlos. InfoVis (2002). (Spanish) Design>Graphic Design>User Interface
#21660
No siempre un gráfico es el elemento más ilustrativo. Las frases escritas, las tablas y los gráficos tienen su propio lugar en el discurso de la construcción de la claridad y el entendimiento.
Dursteler, Juan Carlos. InfoVis (2002). (Spanish) Design>Graphic Design>Technical Illustration>Charts and Graphs
