In the world of design, internships are a time-tested practice, young grads and undergrads jump at the chance to earn valuable experience while firm owners reap the benefits of cheap (even free) labour – a probable win win for both sides. Internships are a kick-start to designer’s careers and mold student’s education into real world practice. But are unpaid internships benefitting or harming the design world? The trends seem to say the latter. Continue reading
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Wicked Problems
Wicked problems don’t involve witches, fairy tales or any other associations with the word – however their solutions can be described as somewhat mythical. Wicked problems are those that cannot simply be answered right or wrong, but rather they can only be defined as good or bad Continue reading
What is Service Design?
A new field has emerged in recent years called service design – but what exactly is it? A distinct definition simply eludes the field of design. As Richard Buchanan said, “Frankly, one of the great strengths of design is that we have not settled on a single definition Continue reading
Industry Experts
Just like you are an expert in your chosen field, so are we! The most important thing we can offer our clients is our experience and expertise when it comes to branding, print design and web design. You would agree – it’s always best to consult an expert when embarking on something important. Continue reading
Treat Your Valentine on Us
Do you ever hear one of your friends or family members say something like “I really need to update my website” or “Gosh I’d like some new business cards”? Well next time you hear something like this, just picture yourself and your sweetheart dining out, courtesy of ModGraphic! Continue reading
The Importance of Blogging
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According to http://www.forbes.com/ if you’re not a blogging company, you’re in the minority! Chances are your customers and your competitors are, so if you’re not already, best just on the blog-wagon! Continue reading
Where to Get New Clients
Ah, the age old question for any business owner! And the one we will tackle today. One of the first questions people ask me when I tell them I own a graphic design business is “Where do you get your clients?”, and here is the three-fold short answer: Networking, networking, networking! Continue reading