Comments on: Top 7 Most Overused Techniques & Elements Used In 2008 Graphic Design http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/ Logo Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic Design Portfolio, Logo Design, Logo, Graphic, Design, Graphic Design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:01:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: CD Cover. Inspiration | np056 http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-50735 CD Cover. Inspiration | np056 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:06:10 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-50735 [...] href="Jacob Cass has written a nice article [1] about these repeated trends in current graphic. The prevailing view [...] [...] href="Jacob Cass has written a nice article [1] about these repeated trends in current graphic. The prevailing view [...]

]]> By: Gina http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-50096 Gina Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:50:51 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-50096 Been designing for 20 plus years. There have always been trendy looks in design that people use to give their work a 'fresh' or 'current' look. I don't think stock art & photos have anything to do with it. Junior, less creative or less motivated designers fall into this trap a lot. A good designer knows how to inject elements of trends into their work and come up with stuff that actually IS fresh, not just trendy. Thanks for the articles, love it! But consider another easier to read spam stopper please :-) Been designing for 20 plus years. There have always been trendy looks in design that people use to give their work a ‘fresh’ or ‘current’ look. I don’t think stock art & photos have anything to do with it. Junior, less creative or less motivated designers fall into this trap a lot. A good designer knows how to inject elements of trends into their work and come up with stuff that actually IS fresh, not just trendy. Thanks for the articles, love it! But consider another easier to read spam stopper please :-)

]]> By: How to be Original and come up with Fresh Ideas | Blender Guru http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-47960 How to be Original and come up with Fresh Ideas | Blender Guru Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:16:08 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-47960 [...] Top 7 Most Overused Techniques and Elements Used in 2008 Graphic Design [...] [...] Top 7 Most Overused Techniques and Elements Used in 2008 Graphic Design [...]

]]> By: Design Trends: good or bad? « 2222 Visual Thinking for Design http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-47280 Design Trends: good or bad? « 2222 Visual Thinking for Design Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:50:20 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-47280 [...] Overused Effects? Like this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...] [...] Overused Effects? Like this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]

]]> By: Alan Logo Reviews http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-45940 Alan Logo Reviews Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:26:22 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-45940 Hey Jacob, We have all used these effects but your presentation is amazing inspiration. I've loved flowing lines graphics design. Some instant inspiration. Whenever I get free, I'll definitely write a dedicated blog post for your just creative design blog :) Hey Jacob,

We have all used these effects but your presentation is amazing inspiration. I’ve loved flowing lines graphics design.

Some instant inspiration. Whenever I get free, I’ll definitely write a dedicated blog post for your just creative design blog :)

]]> By: » Como Desaprender Software y Saber Más Carlo Pico http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-42461 » Como Desaprender Software y Saber Más Carlo Pico Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:47:29 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-42461 [...] alguna vez que como ya todo estaba inventado lo mejor es no preocuparse si se va a emplear alguna técnica de la cual ya se ha abusado. Lo importante es aprender a agregar a aquella técnica o estilo un elemento diferente proveniente [...] [...] alguna vez que como ya todo estaba inventado lo mejor es no preocuparse si se va a emplear alguna técnica de la cual ya se ha abusado. Lo importante es aprender a agregar a aquella técnica o estilo un elemento diferente proveniente [...]

]]> By: Claytowne http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-42006 Claytowne Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:10:45 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-42006 It's been over two years since you posted this and these are still on the top of overused design cliches. I'm glad I've never used them. Yes, they do look super slick, but they always left me feeling cold. Like the methods are inherently clip arty even when they aren't. It’s been over two years since you posted this and these are still on the top of overused design cliches. I’m glad I’ve never used them. Yes, they do look super slick, but they always left me feeling cold. Like the methods are inherently clip arty even when they aren’t.

]]> By: Rokaiya Yeasmin Munni http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-41359 Rokaiya Yeasmin Munni Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:47:15 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-41359 So useful techniques for a graphic designer. So useful techniques for a graphic designer.

]]> By: Episode 156 | Photoshop User TV http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-41152 Episode 156 | Photoshop User TV Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:51:56 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-41152 [...] out JustCreativeDesign for some Top 7 lists on various design [...] [...] out JustCreativeDesign for some Top 7 lists on various design [...]

]]> By: http://www.wwzapper.com http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-41092 http://www.wwzapper.com Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:17:45 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-41092 I stumbled just upon this... especially the overuse of swirls makes me smile. :) Last week, I was making a cliched 00s design (on my website about old music, you can choose between a lot of themes/colors), and I was searching for swirls and baroque patterns. The stock sites, mentioned before, made me almost cry... I stumbled just upon this… especially the overuse of swirls makes me smile. :)

Last week, I was making a cliched 00s design (on my website about old music, you can choose between a lot of themes/colors), and I was searching for swirls and baroque patterns. The stock sites, mentioned before, made me almost cry…

]]> By: How to be Original and come up with Fresh Ideas | Blender Episodes | Blender Guru http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-39851 How to be Original and come up with Fresh Ideas | Blender Episodes | Blender Guru Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:17:54 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-39851 [...] Top 7 Most Overused Techniques and Elements Used in 2008 Graphic Design [...] [...] Top 7 Most Overused Techniques and Elements Used in 2008 Graphic Design [...]

]]> By: chicago web design http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-36540 chicago web design Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:52:21 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-36540 These techniques though most overused but are impressive. Thanks for sharing. These techniques though most overused but are impressive. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: There is no such thing as “original design” | LogoDesign.org http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-35895 There is no such thing as “original design” | LogoDesign.org Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:54:26 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-35895 [...] eye”, 50 with shiny orbs with their own company letter, and the list goes on and on and on and on and [...] [...] eye”, 50 with shiny orbs with their own company letter, and the list goes on and on and on and on and [...]

]]> By: Sonja http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-33306 Sonja Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:28:57 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-33306 I totally agree with this article. The circles drive me crazy! I see them in almost every ad or package design lately...it must be so easy to write out text and slap on a bunch of awesome circles to instantly make something look super creative! I totally agree with this article. The circles drive me crazy! I see them in almost every ad or package design lately…it must be so easy to write out text and slap on a bunch of awesome circles to instantly make something look super creative!

]]> By: polillas http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-32108 polillas Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:01:04 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-32108 creo que estas confundiendo elementos graficos modernos con estilos modernos en el diseño... creo que estas confundiendo elementos graficos modernos con estilos modernos en el diseño…

]]> By: Filipino http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-32089 Filipino Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:43:16 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-32089 Great techniques, I like it. Thanks. Great techniques, I like it. Thanks.

]]> By: Michael M http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-31783 Michael M Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:41:04 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-31783 Hey guys. I find it really interesting to see these over used designs on an in everything. If you are seeking something new. . . well good luck. I personally think of using a little more grunge effects and ofcourse the wonderful pencil art in digital format concept. I think some designs are a bit over rated but, like the flourishing swirls and stuff, it really is nice to look at and grabs emediate attention. Im working on my freelance site and the url is www.gearloadfreelancing.co.za and do keep this url somewhere and you will see what i mean by grunge and what it really can do for your site. the site will be up and running in no time. Good luck to all the freelancers and pro designers out their! Hey guys. I find it really interesting to see these over used designs on an in everything. If you are seeking something new. . . well good luck. I personally think of using a little more grunge effects and ofcourse the wonderful pencil art in digital format concept. I think some designs are a bit over rated but, like the flourishing swirls and stuff, it really is nice to look at and grabs emediate attention. Im working on my freelance site and the url is http://www.gearloadfreelancing.co.za and do keep this url somewhere and you will see what i mean by grunge and what it really can do for your site. the site will be up and running in no time. Good luck to all the freelancers and pro designers out their!

]]> By: Nicholas http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-31646 Nicholas Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:57:07 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-31646 How do i blend different pictures together and with the background. is there any designing tips on corel draw you could pass across to me? How do i blend different pictures together and with the background.
is there any designing tips on corel draw you could pass across to me?

]]> By: Graphic Design Resource http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-31554 Graphic Design Resource Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:00:54 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-31554 I have to agree that these images are over used. Yet I have seen some very interesting designs using these basic elements and adding some original elements, like the silhouette but using typography to fill out the silhouetted image instead of black space. When considering a new design for a brochure or poster campaign project, the visibility of these designs can be helpful in attracting attention. If the designer can customize and add uniqueness to suit your purpose, even better! I have to agree that these images are over used. Yet I have seen some very interesting designs using these basic elements and adding some original elements, like the silhouette but using typography to fill out the silhouetted image instead of black space. When considering a new design for a brochure or poster campaign project, the visibility of these designs can be helpful in attracting attention. If the designer can customize and add uniqueness to suit your purpose, even better!

]]> By: Links http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-31397 Links Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:34:49 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-31397 [...] Top 7 Most Overused Techniques & Elements Used In Graphic Design. – Somewhat interesting article series, but definitely interesting site of design-related goodness. See also. [...] [...] Top 7 Most Overused Techniques & Elements Used In Graphic Design. – Somewhat interesting article series, but definitely interesting site of design-related goodness. See also. [...]

]]> By: Kiren http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-31022 Kiren Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:05:24 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-31022 I agree, a lot of these are over used but that just means people really like them. It's like music now days, it's hard to come up with something truly original without being influenced by the previous musicians. As for Nate's take on stuff that has been around for centuries, the "Sun Ray" effect has been used in a lot of Japenese art. I agree, a lot of these are over used but that just means people really like them. It’s like music now days, it’s hard to come up with something truly original without being influenced by the previous musicians.

As for Nate’s take on stuff that has been around for centuries, the “Sun Ray” effect has been used in a lot of Japenese art.

]]> By: Scott http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-31020 Scott Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:31:03 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-31020 I think people use these elements because they are "safe". Let's face it...clients aren't graphic designers. It is very hard to convince them to go for something bold and new. In the end, it's the client that's most important. They are my bread and butter...I will give them what they want, until the next trend comes around. This is what America and most of the rest of the world is about...following the current trends. I mean....do you ever look at the Billboard's Top 100? It's always some cheesy pop song by Beyonce or The Black Eyed Peas. It sells...it's a formula that has worked for decades, and unfortunately will continue to do so. I think people use these elements because they are “safe”. Let’s face it…clients aren’t graphic designers. It is very hard to convince them to go for something bold and new. In the end, it’s the client that’s most important. They are my bread and butter…I will give them what they want, until the next trend comes around. This is what America and most of the rest of the world is about…following the current trends. I mean….do you ever look at the Billboard’s Top 100? It’s always some cheesy pop song by Beyonce or The Black Eyed Peas. It sells…it’s a formula that has worked for decades, and unfortunately will continue to do so.

]]> By: ClippingImages.com http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-30708 ClippingImages.com Sat, 30 May 2009 09:33:03 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-30708 Thats really amazing.. thanks a lot for such nice share. Cheers Fuad Clippingimages.com Thats really amazing.. thanks a lot for such nice share.

Cheers
Fuad
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]]> By: Creative Web Design Don’ts: Most Overused Graphics in Web Design | The Ocean Agency http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-28867 Creative Web Design Don’ts: Most Overused Graphics in Web Design | The Ocean Agency Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:27:13 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-28867 [...] more from a designer’s perspective on these overused images. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Creative Web Design Don’ts: Most [...] [...] more from a designer’s perspective on these overused images. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Creative Web Design Don’ts: Most [...]

]]> By: Graphic Design Trends 2008 « Tonkatrail’s Blog http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-28847 Graphic Design Trends 2008 « Tonkatrail’s Blog Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:33:22 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-28847 [...] Graphic Design Trends 2008 Graphic Design Trends 2008. [...] [...] Graphic Design Trends 2008 Graphic Design Trends 2008. [...]

]]> By: stuart http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-28315 stuart Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:08:11 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-28315 Skulls and wings, especially of the grungy variety are way overused as well. Skulls and wings, especially of the grungy variety are way overused as well.

]]> By: Roberto Blake http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-28176 Roberto Blake Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:41:55 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-28176 As over used as the elements are (and yes I tend to use them as well) I think execution is the distinguishing factor. There is an extreme abuse of certain stock images, but only a handful of people actual use them in a unique way. I think designers should strive to use an image in away that is unique to them and their own sense of style. As over used as the elements are (and yes I tend to use them as well) I think execution is the distinguishing factor. There is an extreme abuse of certain stock images, but only a handful of people actual use them in a unique way. I think designers should strive to use an image in away that is unique to them and their own sense of style.

]]> By: Terry Quigley » Blog Archive » Graphic Design Trends http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-28171 Terry Quigley » Blog Archive » Graphic Design Trends Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:37:23 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-28171 [...] http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-des... [...] [...] http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-des... [...]

]]> By: Designism - Design Consumerism & Design For Social Change http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-27964 Designism - Design Consumerism & Design For Social Change Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:14:12 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-27964 [...] consumers to follow? Where can and should we draw the line between the two? Should designers follow design trends for the needs & wants of consumers or should we be trying harder to educate the client? Should [...] [...] consumers to follow? Where can and should we draw the line between the two? Should designers follow design trends for the needs & wants of consumers or should we be trying harder to educate the client? Should [...]

]]> By: Kyle Gallant http://justcreative.com/2008/09/09/top-7-most-overused-techniques-elements-used-in-graphic-design/#comment-27583 Kyle Gallant Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:59:35 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=777#comment-27583 I find the only problem with design trends is... sometimes clients out right ask for them, and although we all know we don't want to give it to them... what if they want it? I think that as long as you created it yourself, then you shouldn't feel bad for it. If you are just using trendy stock art to make the same effect, then it's a waste... at least that's how I see it. I find the only problem with design trends is… sometimes clients out right ask for them, and although we all know we don’t want to give it to them… what if they want it?

I think that as long as you created it yourself, then you shouldn’t feel bad for it. If you are just using trendy stock art to make the same effect, then it’s a waste… at least that’s how I see it.

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