I've started a new feature. Great Design is a way for me to showcase other book bloggers that have put the effort forward to learn how to do great design work. If you would like to be considered for this feature please fill out the form!
Icey Books:
I use Photoshop for everything. When I first started, I think I was about 13, the blank canvas of Photoshop was the scariest thing to me. But you can do almost anything there. I know Photoshop is a little pricey, but there is a free alternative to it, and its just as powerful: GIMP. And before you begin designing (or blogging) - I recommend using Google Chrome. Internet Explorer is good, but Chrome is the best.
What do you like most about your design?
I've had a few designs, and I'm constantly changing them, but at the moment, I think I really like the shade of pink I used in my background - and the clean layout. I'm not really into pink, but I like how this one turned out.
What has been the biggest difficulty in getting your design to be how you want it?
Nothing. Since I'm into designing, I've been working at it and playing around a lot with Blogger. In the beginning, there were times when I just couldn't get what I wanted, but now, I think the hardest thing would be coming up with a perfect design to fit my clients' requests! And of course, there are those times when something just doesn't want to work between browsers...
Have you enjoyed learning about design?
Of course! When there's a certain something that I don't know how to do, figuring it out becomes my next challenge. Overcoming that challenge gives you the best feeling ever. With designing, I'm always learning something new. And I love it.
You can view my complete portfolio here.
Thanks for being part of Great Designs today!
Categories: Great Designs
How cool is that! I love the interview. I'm not using Photoshop, but I do use GIMP, Inkscape, Artweaver and so on. Not that I'm particularely good at designing stuff.. I'm more on the php side of things when it comes to my themes. *grin*
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