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    Graphic design jobs for local council.

    Not worked in house for a council but I've done a few freelance Jobs for them and when I designed murals I did a few for different councils. I have found you can fall into the "design by committee" trap if you're not careful when everyone wants put their own 2p into it. Projects can get a bit...
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    AFFINITY DESIGNER SET UP FOR FREEHAND DRAWING AND FREEHAND TEXT

    You using it on iPad or desktop?
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    Graphics designer (with some animation skills) required please

    LOL! You're not ticking anyone off here. Just trying to help you out as we have experience of being on the other end of a brief and we know what kind of replies you may get and the pitfalls. That is MUCH clearer and sounds more like an explainer video/animation to me. Sorry. "Tween" is short...
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    Graphics designer (with some animation skills) required please

    Hey and welcome to the forums. :) To get anything like an accurate quote for animation, you're going to have to have a pretty rock solid idea of what you need. Like Hank says, animations can be something basic that may take a few hours right through to explainers that can take a whole team...
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    Logo Critique || Logo entertainment from video games or streams ||

    I agree with @Wardy above. It just need some refining to take it to the next level. I think you need to look at the weight of some of the detail like the mouth which isn't strong enough and the shading to the hail looks a bit crude and lacks a bit of style. The white outline of the head throws...
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    Need T Shirt Website Critique

    The t shirt market is massively over saturated and seems to be set to get even more so, so you're dealing with a hell of a lot of competition which may be the reason for not getting any sales. I feel to have any success you need to niche down to a market that you understand very well otherwise...
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    Logo Critique

    I think you have to be really clever to pull this kind of thing off but I totally think this one's very much getting there. I like the one with four stages and although the negative space for the door and the I is nice, it doesn't balance as well as the one that aligns to the right but it's...
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    Wanting to take my freelance work seriously.

    LOL! :LOL: I was going to explain more on my post but I realised I was going on a bit. ;) With what Jri's doing, I guess it's more important to define a house style that's recognisable rather than say "I'm a Designer and I'll design what you want in the way you want it". I suppose it's where...
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    Wanting to take my freelance work seriously.

    I can totally see where you're coming from Jri as I can see a lot of similarities with myself. I also do design and illustration. I work in many styles including mid century/mascot design. I too can get stuck doing a lot of freebie jobs for friends and family (and friends and family of friends...
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    3d design in illustrator

    The 3D tool in Illustrator is pretty limited.
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    Need feedback on my own logo brand

    Sorry to go off topic again but does anyone know the best way to get dog shit stains out of white, sports socks? I trod in some and it went through the holes in my Crocks. ;)
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    Need feedback on my own logo brand

    What's in a name and a logo? My opinion is a hell of a lot as it's often the first thing people see of you and people form opinions very quickly. My slant is that a logo and branding for a Designer is even more important as this is one of the services we sell to our clients. Ask people "What...
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    Print on demand questions

    As above. Honestly, I think the best you'll be able to do is search out best POD platforms and pick which you think best suits you but even YouTube reviews can be biased. There are just so many variables and they can take quite a cut of your profits as my Son recently found out.
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    Masters Degree?

    I think it's totally up to you but I would consider if cost + time + work = the reward. I'm old and experienced enough not be that impressed with Uni qualifications which would also pale in comparison to a decent portfolio and skills.
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    In great need of a brand name for my Graphic Design business

    I'm in the same boat and I find it really difficult but then I do believe that being a Designer, a name, logo and branding are super important as that's one of the things we sell to clients. Don't forget to consider your domain name and social media handles. I found a really helpful tool when...
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