Executing Ideas

Sometimes when you know you have a lot of ideas in your head and you want to just put them to test,it doesn't always goes as expected.Execution of the thought may or may not always be an easy task.Many times it is good to have a planned idea and follow it to have a smashing result.In my case I started with the idea of writing this blog because I love to write and the knowledge I have for graphic design can be the best possible thing I can write about.But I was not planning properly,I wrote few articles in the beginning and then came work deadlines and suddenly there was a dearth of ideas to write on the blog.

I do not have fancy tutorials to share or a lot of followers on this blog but doing this makes me happy and I can share my thoughts with the people from any industry they are from.

So the plan now is to make this blog a weekly activity and I will write about things which are interesting enough to be mentioned here.It can be anything from design to philosophy or travel.

So hope I keep up with my planning and execute the idea of blogging on a regular basis.

Dribble invite update:

Thanks for sending your portfolios.The designer drafted is Alyssa.You can see her work on the following link. alyssamoulton.com/

Graphic Design: Dribble Invite giveaway..Hi all I have one Dribble i...

Graphic Design: Dribble Invite giveawayHi all I have one Dribble i...: Dribble Invite giveaway Hi all I have one Dribble invite and I have the honor to draft one new designer.So in the comments section belo...

Dribble Invite giveaway

Hi all I have one Dribble invite and I have the honor to draft one new designer.So in the comments section below write a short introduction about yourself and why you want to be on dribbble along with a link to your portfolio

I will mail the winner and announce the name on twitter.

All the best :)
UPDATE:
Thank you all those who have sent me their portfolios and are still sending them.You all have such great talent.
I will be announcing the drafted designer by end of this week.

Ooh Logo 

Did some tweaking and color change on the logo for Retro Rewind Cafe.For the colors I chose shades of brown and gave it a little subtle texture for a distressed look.

I love making logos and there is always something interesting about every logo.It has to firstly represent the company in first glance.A good logo is like the face of the organization and the best part about creating them is the process involved and the end result.Brain storming,sketching out ideas and finally the first draft.The time involved during this process is very precious and its important to keep in mind every detail which you have discussed with your client.

Color preference,Fonts or symbols all of them should be in place to have the right balance or it will look out of place.Some time minimalism has the best impact.Easy to view and understand.But every client has it own requirement and no two projects are same.

Retro Rewind Cafe

Working on a new logo for retro rewind.Wanted to do something related to old style grunge effect.Made a fictional

cafe named retro rewind and as a first draft came out with this result.

From Zero to hero:How to be a good designer

I am still wondering what are the terms which define a successful designer. In my experience if your work is good then whatever the kind of work comes your way,the outcome will always come out to be good.Everyone has their own way of working and these are just my thoughts and things I have learnt from my freelancing experience.
There are certain traits which will always come in handy in your work whether you're a designer or in any other profession.Always have love and passion for the work you're doing because nothing can replace that from reflecting in you and the outcome of your work.Also there are some experiences and lessons I would love to share.

1. You will be Critiqued:

People will talk about your work and sometimes it good and sometimes its bad.Not every client will love your first draft or the final outcome irrespective of the fact that you kept awake all night completing it.If one person does not like your work may be other will,its always about difference of opinion and choices.I use to be sad after a certain client feedback or criticism from someone over my work thinking ' how the hell would they know,I have put so much effort'.But as I kept on working I realized that only take constructive criticism and develop a thick skin otherwise self doubt will cloud you.Also its just an opinion from others and that gives you a fresh perspective towards your work and as a result the outcome of your work will only improve.

2.Be true to your work:

Learn to be honest to your work do not use short cuts and whatever the situation be always be fair to your work.Ask your self if you have put your best in the project ? If you can push yourself even more to think over an idea.

3.Ethics:

Always have strong work ethics.Be disciplined and if you are not able to get a lot of freelance work then try joining design communities and learning new skills.Use your knowledge at the best.

Keep a schedule for your self and work out everything in a organized manner.Your work should always reflect originality and think it from the clients perspective,you will choose someone whose work is fresh and new rather than old and copied.

4.Enjoy your work:

The best way to keep yourself fresh with new ideas is to enjoy it and interact with people.The world is full of new ideas and you're free to get hold of them.Communicate your ideas through your work.Tell stories in forms of illustrations.Think how you could have made a certain poster in your way or designed a website according to your colors. Possibilities are endless and ideas are infinite.

These were my ideas and what I have learnt from my experience.Hope it helps and If you like my article or have more ideas you would like to share then feel free to comment.And tell me what have you learnt from your experience?