Job Opportunities & Resources
- TechSmith, the leading provider of screen capture and recording software, has several new positions open in Lansing, Michigan: Public Relations Associate, Marketing Writer, User Experience Designer, Web 2.0 Developer, and more. Check out the full listing of current openings and descriptions on the TechSmith website.
- Six Revisions is a blog that shares useful information about web development and design, and they are looking for writers. If you have a tutorial you’d like to contribute or a project you’d like to show off, email creator Jacob Gube at jacob@sixrevisions.com.
- “You are a designer, I expected to see a more creative résumé….”: Those were the words Alma Hoffman heard during a job interview, leading her to revisit her résumé design and research visual résumés. Check out her findings and insights to see how you can make sure your résumé reflects your creativity.
- Top 10 Cities for Recent Grads: Gradspot.com recently put together a list of top 10 cities for new grads, taking into account major industries, transportation, the average price of a one-bedroom apartment, and more.
- Freelance Writing: 10 Tips to Keep in Mind: If you want to break into a career of journalism or freelance writing, this how-to guide includes knowing your publishing rights and networking to find associations, other writers, and job leads. There’s also other good advice on this page as well, such as how to negotiate a job offer and how to become a copy editor.
Upcoming Events
- TEDxLansing Volunteer Sign Up: If you’re in Michigan and missed out on TEDxDetroit, make sure you sign up for TEDxLansing. The event is being planned right now and you can sign up to volunteer, as well as follow the event on Twitter.
- 2009 Creative Arts Forum: Student registration is now open for the 2009 Creative Arts Forum at Michigan State University. If you’re interested in connecting with creative professionals and students interested in pursuing a creative career path, this is the event for you. The Forum will take place on Friday, November 6 at the MSU Union.
Recommended Reading
- To School or Not to School: Is formal education important for designers? That’s the question posed by the Webdesigner Depot in this article. The biggest takeaway: whether you have a degree or not, you need to self-educate in order to stay current in the industry.
Publishing Industry
- Magazines Showing Signs of Life: Despite the print media decline, there are magazines that are earning more revenue than they were last year. The Business Insider looks at 22 thriving titles and how they are making a profit.
Tools & Resources
- 10 User Interface Design Fundamentals: Good user interface designs let your users complete goals. You can do this with the help of these 10 user interface design fundamentals from the Carsonified blog.
- 15 Free Online Tools for Web Designers on a Budget: Web Design Ledger has put together a great list of free tools that help web designers with color palettes, typography, coding, and more.
- 20 Handy Photoshop Tips for a Faster Workflow: Whether you are a heavy Photoshop user or just getting your feet wet, these tips from Chris Spooner can help you speed up your work.
Inspiration
- Great Collection of Visual Identities: For design and branding inspiration, check out this fantastic collection that shows visual identities designed through logos, business cards, brochures, envelopes, and other collateral.
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