New #Shorts Video Feature on Youtube & Britney Spears

I discovered the #Shorts feature on Youtube, thanks to my Youtube mobile app and a catchy Britney Spears video title. They’ve been testing #Shorts in India since September. Given how difficult Instagram and Facebook have made it to build an audience on their platforms without paying for exposure, I thought the #Shorts feature would be an amazing opportunity. I discuss this and more about this new TikTok competing feature, including the new terms of service for Instagram and how this will affect artists today.

What is Adobe Max?

What is Adobe Max? Have you been wondering and seen the words thrown around the internet. Adobe products, Adobe conferences, Adobe Acrobat. Well in this brief article I discuss what this conference is all about and who should attend.

Why you should study the master painters?

Why you should always doing master studies when you are learning and developing your style as an artist.

Graphic Design, IllustrationAndalee HyattSeptember 8, 2020master studies, why you should do master studies if you're an artist, artist's copying master studies, master painters, picasso, why paint other artist's work, why do master studies, master's paintings, the masters, questions for artists, common questions by artists, graphic design, how master studies can help graphic designers

Linkedin Profinder goes paid: How will this affect designers?

A big corporate company turns a successful project into a paid service. The problem with Linkedin Profinder is they have adopted the same model as Upwork. They are trying to convert their users into paid customers under “premium subscriptions.” Unfortunately, due to the current climate I won’t have the bandwidth to subscribe to a service that only provides me with 2-3 emails a month.

Graphic DesignAndalee HyattSeptember 3, 2020graphic design, graphic design topics, linkedin profinder, how good is linkedin profinder?, did linkedin profinder work for me, linkedin profinder for graphic designers, linkedin profinder just like upwork, why linkedin profinder is just like upwork, does linkedin profinder work, is linkedin profinder worth it, how to find work as a designer, how to find freelance jobs as a graphic designer, what people aren't telling you about linkedin profinder

Controversial AI (artificial intelligence) that can design?

Graphic DesignAndalee HyattAugust 26, 2020designers, designer talk, graphic design, graphic design topics, graphic design ai, artificial intelligence graphic design, ai designer, artificial intelligence graphic designer, artificial intelligence designers

Designing during Covid: What has changed for designers & illustrators?

Covid brought massive changes to our industry over night. It felt like one day all of us suddenly became remote workers or contractors. However, for some, such as myself, working remotely was already the norm. What else changed? A lot of things have changed. The clients we work with have changes, the tools we use, and the places we resource are different.

Graphic DesignAndalee HyattAugust 21, 2020covid, covid and graphic design, graphic design affected by covid, marketing teams affected by covid, covid changing design industry, covid changing designer's workflow, how is covid changing designers workflow, how has covid changed graphic design, designing during covid, designing during covid 19, covid 19 pandemic affects marketing, how covid is affecting marketing departments, finding resources during covid

Working with Facebook Pixels

Trends 2019, Graphic Design, ClientsAndalee HyattDecember 31, 2019Facebook pixels, facebook, marketing, illustration, 2020, end of the year, 2019 recap, learning new skills, Facebook agency, new agency, illustrator, illustration on instagram, Orange County illustrator

Trying Out Adobe's Project Gemini for iPad

Why The Futur is the best video series for graphic designers

The Future is a great Youtube series for designers who are looking to build a client base or just struggling with every day life as a creative. I found this series to be one of the best I’ve ever seen and presents a wealth of information for viewers. It discusses the ethical, emotional, and theoretical views of design life.

Design Industry, Graphic Design, TutorialsAndalee HyattFebruary 28, 2019graphic design, designers, design topics, design blogs, youtube channel, The Futur, illustration, illustration topics

What is a Zine? How Can I Make One?

I discuss the history of the zine and its popularity throughout the decades as a graphic design medium. Zines have become a popular method of sharing art and design.

Graphic DesignAndalee HyattOctober 24, 2018zine, what is a zine, zine madness, creating a zine, creating your first zine, zine art, history of zine, graphic design, graphic design topics

What to Expect in a Graphic Design Portfolio Review

What happens in a student portfolio review? I give a few tips of how to make your review sessions successful and what to expect if you are a reviewer.