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Design Gear Used More Than Ten Years Ago

April 23, 2018

While digging through some old things I came across this Computer Arts Magazine from December 2005. Computer Arts Magazine is a UK Magazine for 3D, Motion, Print and Web Designers. In 2005, Facebook and Instagram had yet to be created, Youtube was just beginning, and everyone used cell phones for phone calls. Also in this year, both laptops and digital cameras were still very new and not as affordable as they are now. To look back and compare the differences today has been very interesting. Here is some of the design gear used more than ten years ago:

  • Adobe Creative Suite 2: Then: $1299-$999, Now: $50/mo.
  • Canon Rebel XT(350D)- Then: $800, Now: $169
  • Nikon D50- Then: $700, Now: $188
  • Ibook G4 12'- Then: $999, Now: $99
  • Power Book G4 17'- Then: $2600, Now: $160

Digital Cameras

Digital cameras have probably seen the most change in the last ten years. Entry level cameras like the Canon Rebel XT and Nikon D50 were not capable of doing video. Now, video recording is expected in all cameras. Even in mobile phones, consumers want the option to be able to record video from their devices. Looking at both the D50 and Rebel XT featured in this magazine, digital cameras experienced a decreased of around 87-70%.

Laptops

Apple computers have always been very popular in the creative field. One argument has to do with some design software running faster. Another reason is that things visually render better on Apple devices. However, the apple laptops featured on this list received the greatest price decrease, falling around 90%. The tendency to upgrade laptops is usually around three to four years so this type of deprecation makes sense for these devices.

Software

In terms of Software, Adobe Creative Suite still reigns supreme for designers and creatives. In 2005, the Creative Suite was available for purchase but nowadays Adobe has since been moved to a subscription platform for its software. Final cut Express still remains as a top video editing software.

Summary: Design Gear Used More Than Ten Years Ago

In conclusion, it is interesting to see how technology has changed in the past ten years. We truly live in a remarkable time of technology. I think one thing I've realized is how fast deprecation in technology can happen. With this deprecation in mind, I think buying used may be the best option when buying gear for your field.

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Tools Every Graphic Designer Should Have

October 16, 2017

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Necessary Tools

The CreativeBloq recently wrote an article about the 12 tools every graphic designer should have. I am always interested in useful items that can improve your productivity and make creating easier. Here is a quick summary of the 12 tools from the article below:1. Desktop Apple 21.5" iMac, Retina 4K Display2. Laptop Microsoft Surface Book3. Software Adobe’s Creative Cloud4. Tablet Wacom Cintiq 13HD Interactive Pen Display5. Colour Library PANTONE REFERENCE LIBRARY6. A Top-end smartphone:

  • Samsung Galaxy S8
  • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
  • Google Pixel XL

7. Calibrated monitor: Datacolor Spyder5 PRO8. Variable Desk: VARIDESK9. Ergonomic chair: Herman Miller B Size Aeron Chair10. Compact system camera: Fujifilm X-Pro211. An (interactive) sketchpad: Wacom Bamboo Digital Notebook12. Reliable Storage: Samsung T3 External SSD - 500GB

Tools Every Graphic Designer Should Have: My Recommendations

I think this is a great comprehensive list. One thing I would have liked the article to touch on are the different stages of Graphic Designer. For a student or someone who is just starting out I would go with the bare essentials tools. From the list above here are my top five tools to select from this list:1. Laptop Microsoft Surface BookThis laptop provides double duty as both a laptop and as a tablet. You can take your work machine on the go and can show your work to potential clients.2. Software Adobe’s Creative CloudAdobe’s Creative Cloud is the industry standard for the creation of design projects so having this software is a must have for designers.3. A Top-end smartphone:

  • Samsung Galaxy S8
  • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
  • Google Pixel XL

More users today are viewing design and content on mobile devices over laptop or desktop devices. It is always important to have a reliable device to test your work on. Emulation software exist but nothing compares to having the ability to test on a real device.4. Compact system camera: Fujifilm X-Pro2I rented the Fujifilm X-Pro2 several months ago from Borrowlenses and the quality of the images it produced were amazing. It has a smaller image sensor compared to a DSLR but it's lightweight allowing you to bring it along to any photo shoot.5. Reliable Storage: Samsung T3 External SSD - 500GBIt is always important to have a backup of your work. There are many options to backup your work in a cloud environment such as Dropbox or Google Drive. However for video projects and large files, go with a portable hard drive.

Honorable Mention

Printer: Brother HL-L2340DW Compact Laser Printer, WirelessA printer suggestion was not referenced in the article but I think this is a great resource to have as a Graphic Designer. As the rise of the Internet and viewing content on digital devices it may seem as though having a printer is not necessary anymore. I think having a simple black & white printer is useful for printing contracts or receipts if you're dealing with clients in person. Also great to print out resumes or copies of project briefs before meetings.Source: CreativeBloq

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How to Keep Up with the Tech Industry

September 24, 2017

I recently happened upon Cameron Chapman's article on Skillcrush which detailed on how to stay current in the tech industry. The tech industry is constantly changing and can become exhausting to keep up with the ever changing trends. The big three cell phone makers: Apple, Google, and Samsung put out a new mobile device each year with new features that sends the industry scrambling to make sure they are able to handle the new features of these phones. Skillcrushes' Cameron Chapman offers the following tips to keep up with the changing trends:1. Follow Influencers on Social Media2. Spend Time Reading Every Day from industry news sources.3. Focusing on user needs rather than trends.View the full articles on Skillcrush

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Which Programming Language

February 14, 2017

Which Programming Language

Java or C++?Python or Javascript?With the rise of technology coding has become an important skill in the world. Browsing any tech related jobs on LinkedIn and you will see these above languages pop up. I have studied a few of the these programming languages and each has their own degree of difficulty to learn. It can be challenge to determine Which Programming Language to choose from to learn.

MakeWebsiteHub

The website MakeWebsiteHub has gathered a list of various programming languages and rated each in terms of difficulty. They also included the benefits and drawbacks of each. Here is a list of the languages you will find from the article:

  • Python
  • Java
  • C
  • C++
  • Javascript
  • C#
  • Ruby
  • Php
  • Objective C
  • In my own experience I have found languages such as Python and Javascript to be easier to learn. Languages such as Java and C++ are harder to get a grasp upon.The full article of Which Programming Language can be viewed here: MakeWebsiteHub.

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