With regards to illustrations and royalty free images, I've worked both tasks of artist and designer.
I can definitely say the designer's job is far more difficult... The designer has to work with illustrations and ideas that they may not have total control over.
Having performed both roles, I have learned some easy tips in accomodating the design (and the designer, of course!!!). These tips will help the designer-
* Mostly go for graphics that are available in a collection.
Definitely something to remember... as well as pretty much the most substantial rule and saver of time! Search for the illustrators that build series and sets of complimenting cliparts. They are really the types who understand your needs the most. You can plan whole projects around what they have created for you .
* Priorities First. Don't wander from the goal
Try not to get too attached a specific clip art. Take into account the goal. At times you want to seek out an excuse to use a really neat looking graphic, even if it doesn't fit. Disregard that impulse.
* Develop a library for multiple design projects.
Save yourself time and dollars. Some suppliers don't care when you use the graphic numerous times, and some will slam you for it. Go through the fine print. I considered the customer in this regard when developing my own personal site of royalty free clip art.
* Shop numerous suppliers of illustrations.
Did you realize microstock artists who put up to royalty free microstock web-sites usually have great content refused for factors commonly quite trivial and baseless? At times a particular illustrator will have a lot more art to choose from on some other website. Don't get too set with just one royalty free download company!
* People really like humans a lot more than things.
For your projects, consider the target market should be engaged. For the most part, persons are more fascinated with human beings and personifications in your design than nicely arranged impersonal things and shapes. Remember this! A number of illustrators have designed cute but professional series of characters that seem to fit just about any design!
* Understand Your Illustrator
Nothing has been more valuable to me than knowing what designers require. It saves me a lot of guesswork, and it saves the client lots of time. Illustrators always really like it when you've chosen their work from the options.
* Establish a consistant portfolio.
A few of us royalty free artists have taken many years to build a coordinated portfolio so you can make your choices within seconds. Once you do the same within your internet sites and designs, you will discover your target audience become simple to please due to the fact they know what your style is, and usually want little extra.
* SIMPLE!.
Probably the most important rule- Constantly decide on a simple design. Particularly in our times. Your customers will adore you for it!
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Written by Leo Blanchette, Illustrator. For more graphics and royalty free clip art sets, see www.ClipArtIllustration.com.
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