Xtreme Creative Systems » design http://www.xtreme-creative.net be Different, be Creative Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:33:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Marketing Project Creativity and Management – Part Two http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/marketing-project-creativity-and-management-%e2%80%93-part-two http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/marketing-project-creativity-and-management-%e2%80%93-part-two#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:59:40 +0000 darkN http://www.xtreme-creative.net/featured/marketing-project-creativity-and-management-%e2%80%93-part-two Managing the marketing and creative process is essential and for many, it is a headache. It doesn’t have to be and in this post we conclude our hints and advice for managing a project successfully, through to completion and beyond. Sketches Work Always do a rough draft of what you think the finished piece ought to look like. Usually it is the most appropriate version and with refinement ends up as the finished product. Once you have drawn up initial drafts, leave them for a couple of days and come back to them – this gives you a good perspective on the proposal and you can focus on the design rather than the content. Don’t underestimate the power of a rough visual or draft for everyone involved. ]]> Managing the marketing and creative process is essential and for many, it is a headache. It doesn’t have to be and in this post we conclude our hints and advice for managing a project successfully, through to completion and beyond. Sketches Work Always do a rough draft of what you think the finished piece ought to look like. Usually it is the most appropriate version and with refinement ends up as the finished product. Once you have drawn up initial drafts, leave them for a couple of days and come back to them – this gives you a good perspective on the proposal and you can focus on the design rather than the content. Don’t underestimate the power of a rough visual or draft for everyone involved.

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]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/marketing-project-creativity-and-management-%e2%80%93-part-two/feed 0 Graphic Design Defined http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/graphic-design-defined http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/graphic-design-defined#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:50:01 +0000 radzi http://www.xtreme-creative.net/featured/graphic-design-defined Graphic design is the art of visual communication, using both imagery and words. Graphic designers use these two elements in a variety of media including print, television, web, packaging, advertizing and a long list of others. Probably the only medium within which graphic design is not utilized is radio! Common design elements include photographs, type (font), illustrations, shapes, different colors and texture. By combining these design elements, a graphic designer will produce the finished design, however they are frequently assisted in the design process by powerful tools, usually in the form of software programs such as Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Shapes are at the root of design and have been historically from cave paintings to ancient writing to the modern period. ]]> Graphic design is the art of visual communication, using both imagery and words. Graphic designers use these two elements in a variety of media including print, television, web, packaging, advertizing and a long list of others. Probably the only medium within which graphic design is not utilized is radio! Common design elements include photographs, type (font), illustrations, shapes, different colors and texture. By combining these design elements, a graphic designer will produce the finished design, however they are frequently assisted in the design process by powerful tools, usually in the form of software programs such as Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Shapes are at the root of design and have been historically from cave paintings to ancient writing to the modern period.

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]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/graphic-design-defined/feed 0 Make the Print Process go Smoothly http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/make-the-print-process-go-smoothly http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/make-the-print-process-go-smoothly#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:13:52 +0000 radzi http://www.xtreme-creative.net/featured/make-the-print-process-go-smoothly Turning a print project around quickly is sometimes an urgent necessity, but whether you are under strict deadline or not, everyone likes to have a job go through the print production process smoothly and without a hitch. You can help to make the process go faster and without excess hassle by considering these two “fast” tips: Don’t Submit Print Design Files as PDFs Adobe Acrobat PDFs should not be used to submit your design files – they are great for making sure the content within is not changed but Adobe will automatically set the control defaults for web presentation and not for printing to paper. This will require your print partner to work around the default settings so true reproduction is achieved when the design files are used to print out the content. There are a large number of design applications – PhotoShop, Quark, CorelDraw and so on – which are far better for creating and storing your design files. If in doubt, speak with yoru print partner for what is the fastest and best method for your particular print project. Avoid Taking the Design Close to the Edge of the Paper If your content runs close to the edge of the paper being used to print it out with, then there is a risk that the ink will not completely covering the full sheet of paper and parts of the content either being poorly printed or missed altogether. The “bleed” is the space around the edge of the sheet of paper which is used to bound the content you are printing out. ]]> Turning a print project around quickly is sometimes an urgent necessity, but whether you are under strict deadline or not, everyone likes to have a job go through the print production process smoothly and without a hitch. You can help to make the process go faster and without excess hassle by considering these two “fast” tips: Don’t Submit Print Design Files as PDFs Adobe Acrobat PDFs should not be used to submit your design files – they are great for making sure the content within is not changed but Adobe will automatically set the control defaults for web presentation and not for printing to paper. This will require your print partner to work around the default settings so true reproduction is achieved when the design files are used to print out the content. There are a large number of design applications – PhotoShop, Quark, CorelDraw and so on – which are far better for creating and storing your design files. If in doubt, speak with yoru print partner for what is the fastest and best method for your particular print project. Avoid Taking the Design Close to the Edge of the Paper If your content runs close to the edge of the paper being used to print it out with, then there is a risk that the ink will not completely covering the full sheet of paper and parts of the content either being poorly printed or missed altogether. The “bleed” is the space around the edge of the sheet of paper which is used to bound the content you are printing out.

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]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/make-the-print-process-go-smoothly/feed 0 Calendar Print Tips http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/calendar-print-tips http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/calendar-print-tips#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:31:33 +0000 radzi http://www.xtreme-creative.net/featured/calendar-print-tips Calendars are a great promotional tool for use with clients and prospects – they follow one very important sales rule – they are in front of the client all of the time! If you print calendars up for use with your clients and prospects there are some simple rules to follow when putting the design together. Use Good Quality Materials You need to have a superior print finish for a calendar to be used by a customer. They are not going to hang something on the wall if it made from poor quality paper or has a poor print finish. Do not skimp on the cost of the materials and work with your print partner to deliver the best result for your budget. It is better to reduce the print run and be more selective in handing the calendars out to people than have a larger print run of poor quality (as many will never be used). Include an Appointment Book Making sure there is adequate space to include appointments and key dates is a good tip – make sure you include all the key dates that you can think of]]> Calendars are a great promotional tool for use with clients and prospects – they follow one very important sales rule – they are in front of the client all of the time! If you print calendars up for use with your clients and prospects there are some simple rules to follow when putting the design together. Use Good Quality Materials You need to have a superior print finish for a calendar to be used by a customer. They are not going to hang something on the wall if it made from poor quality paper or has a poor print finish. Do not skimp on the cost of the materials and work with your print partner to deliver the best result for your budget. It is better to reduce the print run and be more selective in handing the calendars out to people than have a larger print run of poor quality (as many will never be used). Include an Appointment Book Making sure there is adequate space to include appointments and key dates is a good tip – make sure you include all the key dates that you can think of

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]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/calendar-print-tips/feed 0 35 Inspiring Examples of Transparency in Logo Design http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/35-inspiring-examples-of-transparency-in-logo-design-2 http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/35-inspiring-examples-of-transparency-in-logo-design-2#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:53:42 +0000 radzi http://www.xtreme-creative.net/?p=740 Transparency effects in logo design help bring to life a digital mark, adding that extra level of depth and color. This showcase of examples provides some great design inspiration and shows how designers have creatively used transparency and overlaying effects to build unique logo designs. ]]> Transparency effects in logo design help bring to life a digital mark, adding that extra level of depth and color. This showcase of examples provides some great design inspiration and shows how designers have creatively used transparency and overlaying effects to build unique logo designs.

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]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/35-inspiring-examples-of-transparency-in-logo-design-2/feed 0 How To Create a Detailed Apple iPad Icon in Photoshop http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/how-to-create-a-detailed-apple-ipad-icon-in-photoshop http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/how-to-create-a-detailed-apple-ipad-icon-in-photoshop#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:07:06 +0000 darkN http://www.xtreme-creative.net/?p=466 The Internet world exploded with the news of the Apple tablet launch last week. Named the iPad, it’s set to bring yet another revolution to the way people access and browse the web. An iPad icon would be a sensible addition to any web designer’s resources toolbox, so let’s fire up Photoshop and create our very own detailed iPad icon graphic.]]> The Internet world exploded with the news of the Apple tablet launch last week. Named the iPad, it’s set to bring yet another revolution to the way people access and browse the web. An iPad icon would be a sensible addition to any web designer’s resources toolbox, so let’s fire up Photoshop and create our very own detailed iPad icon graphic.

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]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/how-to-create-a-detailed-apple-ipad-icon-in-photoshop/feed 0 Cafe Deli – Menu Designs http://www.xtreme-creative.net/menus/cafe-deli-menu-designs http://www.xtreme-creative.net/menus/cafe-deli-menu-designs#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:12:01 +0000 darkN http://www.xtreme-creative.net/?p=432 In a restaurant, a menu is a printed brochure or public display on a poster or chalkboard that shows the list of options for a diner to select. In addition [...]]]>


In a restaurant, a menu is a printed brochure or public display on a poster or chalkboard that shows the list of options for a diner to select.

In addition to providing a list of the restaurant’s food and drink items, menus can also be used to provide other information to the diners. Some menus describe the philosophy of the chef or owner about food and cooking; the resume of experience of the head chef and other senior chefs; the mission statement of the restaurant, and so on.

]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/menus/cafe-deli-menu-designs/feed 0 32 Sebab anda perlukan pereka grafik http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/32-sebab-anda-perlukan-pereka-grafik http://www.xtreme-creative.net/blog/32-sebab-anda-perlukan-pereka-grafik#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:58:37 +0000 darkN http://www.xtreme-creative.net/?p=360 Banyak sebab-sebab anda perlukan seorang pereka gerafik untuk anda. Di bawah ini terdapat 35 sebab yang terlintas di kepala. Sekiranya anda mempunyai sebab-sebab lain, anda boleh tinggalkan komen supaya dapat [...]]]> Banyak sebab-sebab anda perlukan seorang pereka gerafik untuk anda. Di bawah ini terdapat 35 sebab yang terlintas di kepala. Sekiranya anda mempunyai sebab-sebab lain, anda boleh tinggalkan komen supaya dapat sy tambah kemudian hari.
  1. Tidak mempunyai kreativiti dan masa untuk mereka barangan pemasaran anda
  2. Tidak dapat menvisualisasi keperluan anda
  3. Tidak tahu bagaimana untuk memulakan pemasaran online
  4. Tidak tahu bagaimana untuk memulakan barangan percetakan
  5. Telah cuba untuk pemasaran tetapi tidak berjaya
  6. Website anda tidak membawa pelanggan
  7. Anda menghasbiskan banyak masa dengan orang yang tidak akan membeli dari anda.
  8. Laman web anda tidak mempunyai interaktiviti
  9. Tiada sebab untuk orang lain melawat kembali laman web anda
  10. Anda mempunyai conversion rate yang rendah
  11. Barangan promosi anda kurang mendapat sambutan
  12. Anda tidak mempunyai pelanggan dengan tetap
  13. Tidak mendapat pelanggan yang membeli lagi dengan anda
  14. Mesej anda tidak tetap
  15. Grafik anda tidak tetap
  16. Logo anda tidak mebayangkan apa yang anda niagakan
  17. Anda tidak dapat menang projek dengan banyak
  18. Anda tidak berjaya mendapatkan urusan dengan syarikat besar
  19. Anda tidak mempunyai modal untuk membayar agensi pengiklanan
  20. Tidak tahu bagaimana untuk mula dengan identiti korporat

Pendapat anda?

Kenapa anda perlu menghubungi seorang pereka grafik? Jika anda seorang pereka grafik, mengapa pelanggan anda menghubungi anda?

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One more sample of what can we design for you. Selling fruits anyone?




In Malay
Sekiranya anda memerlukan reka grafik untuk apa jua keperluan anda, anda sentiasa boleh mengharapkan perkhidmatan kami.

Kami juga menawarkan khidmat percetakan dengan harga yang amat berpatutan untuk anda. Hubungi kami untuk maklumat lanjut.

]]> http://www.xtreme-creative.net/stationary/fruits-stationary/feed 0 Staffing – Brochure http://www.xtreme-creative.net/brochure/staffing-brochure http://www.xtreme-creative.net/brochure/staffing-brochure#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:40:17 +0000 darkN http://www.xtreme-creative.net/?p=68 We can design a brochure just like this. Want us to customize it? Create a new design? We can do it. Give us a call, drop us an e-mail. We [...]]]>

We can design a brochure just like this. Want us to customize it? Create a new design? We can do it. Give us a call, drop us an e-mail. We can make it happened.





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