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Customer service may be the most important part of doing business today. Finding and retaining customers is a challenge for any business owner, whether small, medium or at a large, corporate level. Because of the importance of customer service within a business or organization, many of these entities are turning online and becoming dependent on the use of social media and networking in order

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Fashion may be considered a form of art, or strictly a way to dress appropriately in various situations that can occur throughout a person’s day. From office and active wear to evening attire, swimsuits, accessories, purses, shoes and more, the world of fashion is endless and constantly evolving.  Controversial and sometimes shunned, revered and loved by the masses, at least everyone can

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With the increased number of publishing companies and book stores closing up shop, the digital age has come to a crossroads in the world of information sharing and literature. Accessing books and magazines no longer requires a trip to a library, or spending large amounts of money for entertainment, insight or instruction. Today’s written media is decidedly digital, a trend that many

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Depending on your level of interest, creating infographics can be a casual pastime, a serious hobby, or even a career. As a result, the question of how to make your own infographic can range from simply using a website or downloadable infographic tool to earning a graphic design degree. These options are outlined below along with resources to help you build your knowledge base about your new

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Whether selling a house or looking to update its image, one of the best places to begin is in the kitchen. Kitchens are considered the “heart” of the home, where families gather and share experiences, food and an overall feeling of togetherness. It is this warmth and ability to bring people together that can make the kitchen a fun place to begin changing a home’s look and feel. The changes

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Careers in design are some of the most creative and fascinating careers around. Web design, Interior design, photography and animation all call for individuals that specialize in unique solutions for personal and professional pursuits. Many of these design careers are built upon personal experience over instruction, as artists and designers hone skills through projects and trial and error.

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Animated films are a joy one of life’s great pleasures, no matter the age of the audience. Cartoons have come full circle, in many ways, and today’s animated films are entertaining for adults, children and everywhere in between. Professional animators bring these films, shorts and shows to life through various techniques, most of which are gained through personal experience and a quality

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Few things can create more fun, challenge and excitement than a brand new video game. No matter the age, gender or ability to play for hours on end, video games have mass appeal for people everywhere. Teams of video game design professionals are always on the lookout for new technologies and ideas that can be used to create games that include the latest trends in gaming. These games are the

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Website design is a complex field that incorporates several different artistic, conceptual and technical methods that mingle together to create an informational, educational or entertaining online experience. For the majority of end-users, a website is a multi-media experience that can captivate the senses, but not every web surfer has the ability to enjoy a website on the same level. Making

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Online advertising continues to be one of the most evolutionary methods for businesses to promote products and services to consumers around the world. As technology and the Internet continue to grow and provide more ways to entertain, inform and engage web surfers, advertising professionals are using these same tools to reach audiences in all demographics. Regardless of the product or

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Fashion design is more than dressing men, women and children in the latest trends. It is a visual backdrop of artistry, with an eye for color, cut and overall image. Taking into account the aspects of the human body, along with textures, seasonal challenges and a host of other concerns, fashion design is a complex endeavor in itself. Combining the skills and abilities of a fashion designer

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When it comes to web design and development, the constant inclusion of new technologies and trends seems to shift the online dynamic on a daily basis. It may be rare to find a static website today that is deemed a success, especially with the advances in interactive content, multimedia applications, social networking and gamification techniques. As the Internet continues to drive, and be

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Tweet Advertising is a prominent part of media relations in television, radio, online and on mobile devices like smart phones and tablets. The growing demand for instant information has created a large market for the implementation of applications like QR or “Quick Read” codes. These barcode-like symbols are revolutionizing the already groundbreaking escalation of information available at

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Tweet The graphic design industry includes many different capacities that demand graphic design professionals to create exceptional and specialized designs in print or on the web. These multi-faceted digital artists communicate with others through the use of text, images and color. Graphic design careers are a reflection of the natural design and layout skills held by animators,

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Tweet Social networking online is ever-present, connecting friends, family and loved ones together, while giving businesses and organizations the ability to reach out and poke someone. The success of Facebook is known all over the world, with its 500 million daily users, it has become the flagship for successful social networking projects. Many competitors have tried to out-do this social

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Tweet Graphic design is an industry that combines creativity with technical savvy. This digital world of art reinvents itself with each new wave of technology, both online and offline, offering branding, advertising and marketing visuals to businesses and organizations around the world. From magazines and newspapers to mobile devices and websites, graphic designers are professionals in

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Tweet Whether as a gesture of kindness and appreciation, or a way to remove various sports, gaming or hobby-related décor from the walls of the more public areas of a home, man caves are steadily gaining placement in homes across the country. They can appear in basements, attics, garages or sheds, as well as within empty rooms in a house. A man cave is one of the more simple ways to

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Tweet Animation is a creative and technical field that requires creative, management and technical skills. These design professionals bring artistic visions to life in the form of movies, shorts, commercials and television shows, providing countless hours of entertainment, education and inspiration to children and adults. A career in animation has a wide range of opportunities, from

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Tweet The numbers of women in the animation industry are growing. From computer animators, to directors, voice actors, screenwriters and producers, women are becoming more prominent in an industry that has been notably lacking feminine influence and professionals. Much of this success is attributed to programs that recruit women into technical careers through scholarships and grants or

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Tweet Interior design can be more than window treatments and shag carpeting. Interior design can also allow a level of creativity when it comes to designing the architectural aspects of unique, useful or aesthetically stunning interior spaces. Design professionals that wish to make a statement in the construction of a home, office, retail space or building can turn ordinary walls into

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Tweet As with all other industries, more and more doctors and physicians are hiring qualified website designers to develop their professional websites to highlight medical services, credentials and be a source of information for local patients, as well as for those searching for experts in a particular medical field. Designing a website for a physician or doctor can be tricky. Due to

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Tweet Interior design is more than the ability to coordinate window treatments and flooring, but also encompasses different aspects of architectural design, color theory and the ability to visually present an image or mood within a home, hotel, office, retail store or other business. Interior designers are in demand by home and business owners to help provide the attention to detail that

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Tweet Photography is the art of capturing images on film, or digitally, that tell a story about an event, person or place. As visual artists, photographers are able to work in many different industries, as well as contractors and freelancers, and many photographers enjoy the flexibility and the creativity that a career in photography allows.Different photographers produce different types of

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Tweet A professional animator is a skilled artist bringing entertainment, education and information to the public, in the form of videos, films or movies. These electronic sensations use inanimate objects, illustrations or computer graphics to define a story, impart information or teach anything from the alphabet to topics covered in health classes, and beyond, and it takes the knowledge

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Tweet Web design and development is a quickly evolving industry. The demand for robust e-commerce, informational or commercial websites is quickly being replaced by applications that can be used on smaller, more portable devices like the iPhone or Android. This trend is projected to continue as people rely more on mobile devices over desktop or laptop computers. Web design and development

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