Feature
Emerging Web Technologies
The Internet has greatly evolved, and so must the world, as new technology emerges and we are confronted with endless possibilities of what the future may hold. Learn how this constant evolution continues to drive a passion in the Web Design & Development industry and how you can stay ahead of the game.
Essentials
On The Cover
This issue’s cover draws from the theme for this issue’s feature, “Emerging Web Technologies”, which discusses the rapidly growing field...
Testimonial
Mary Conley Advertising Design Program Expected Graduation: April 2012 IADT- Tampa I never thought of myself as being creative, let...
Creative Exchange
ARTISTIK’s hub of resources, websites, Books and Blogs related to the various fields of Art & Design.
Columns
To Flash or not to Flash
Freddie the Flasher was a master at his art. While it was true, he was thought of as an upstanding...
Things To Do Before You Graduate
The future never seems more distant than when you’re chin deep in school work. All of your focus tends to...
App Addict
Every so often an app comes along that enhances the use of your mobile device in such a way, that...
Departments
Success in Entrepreneurship
Hard work, perseverance and dedication pay off for two IADT- Tampa graduates as they build and brand their own design agency.
Finding Opportunity in Fashion
Taking advantage of the opportunities in front of her, an IADT- Orlando graduate not only starts her own business, but she reaches out to fellow students to lead them through their first steps in the fashion industry.
Distinctively Detroit
With a focus on creative talent as well as innovative and creative design, several IADT- Detroit students get the chance to showcase their work at the Detroit Design Festival.
Stylish, Chic and Successful
With big dreams and a determination to make them come true, two stylish sisters create their own collection and showcase it to the world.
Lending a Hand for a Worthy Cause
IADT- Chicago Fashion and Merchandising students find satisfaction and inspiration through helping a local charity and our veterans.
Designing Packaging for a Global Market
Students at Harrington College of Design have their work cut out for them as they create a whole new brand, identity and look for a well-established company.
Project Pink Makes a Difference
IADT- Tampa Fashion students make their mark as they utilize their talents to do their part to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.
Gotta Sing! Gotta Design!
Combining Graphic Design with live theatre, Communication Design Department Chair, Brad Kisner, shares his passion with the community and with the students at Harrington College of Design.
Celebrating Design and Creativity
The opportunity of a lifetime presents itself to IADT- Las Vegas Fashion and Graphic Design students as they participate in the 2011 Photoshop World Expo.
Technique
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS5:
Create Special Effects Using Layer Styles & Blending Modes
The overuse of Layer Styles and Blending Modes can sometimes make or break a project. Learn the effective use of these tools as Jorge Diaz creates a mysterious portrait using a simple photograph.
Web Usability:
A Designer’s Checklist
The numerous facets in web usability can get very complex and confusing. Lucille Moon-Michel provides some quick and easy design strategies to get you on the right path to user-friendliness.
Adobe Indesign CS5:
Helpful Tips and Tricks
Follow along in this quick tutorial as Klodiana Shehi offers tips and tricks on how to increase your productivity while working in InDesign.



















