Parafina Co. Interview

Parafina Co. Interview

Carlos of Parafina Co. is a longtime fan of Jeff Finley’s book, Thread’s Not Dead. Recently he reached out to us here at Go Media, and we were so impressed by what he’s doing we decided to feature an interview with him, right here on the GoMediaZine!

Go Media Zine Artist Spotlight Interview - Aaron Crawford by Simeon Hendrix

Artist Spotlight: Aaron Crawford | Atlanta, GA

Inspired by vintage scary movies and Goosebumps children’s books, Atlanta, Georgia artist Aaron Crawford’s art could be described as horror with a sense of humor. Aaron is setting himself apart from the pack with his diligent hard word, intelligent detailed line art, vibrant mixed media colors, and constant social media hustle.

Future Insights Live

Interview with Davin Wilfrid of Future Insights Live

Last week we posted about the incredible design conference happening in Las Vegas called Future Insights. And they have graciously offered all you lovely readers a 10% off discount code for their annual conference.

Just click here to register and enter in the code: GoMedia10

Sakeachi Productions

Sakeachi Productions Video for “Any Which Way” by the Scissor Sisters

It was late on a Tuesday evening when I sat upright out of a dead sleep to reply, intrigued. Considering the source was my brilliant partner-in-crime, whatever hair-brained scheme he had conjured up, I knew that I wanted in.

So only days later it was decided, my friend Bill Beachy and I were going to make our own music video. Inspired by a Beastie Boys video shot by Jeff and Kim Finley on a Nikon D90, our motivation, too, was pure random ridiculousness.

Rockhart Clothing Interview

Rockhart Clothing Interview

Who is Rockhart Clothing? Andrew of Rockhart Clothing is a longtime fan of Jeff Finley‘s book, Thread’s Not Dead. Recently he reached out to us here at Go Media, and we were so impressed by what he’s doing we decided to feature an…

Go Media Podcast – Episode 7: How to Close Design Leads

In this episode, Jeff Finley and Bill Beachy sit down to talk through a chapter from Bill’s upcoming book. In that discussion, Bill talks about putting yourself in a position to get hired by a client by putting together a great proposal.

Ampergram: Capture. Tag. Type. Share.

Designers and non-designers alike, everyone experiences typography in everyday life. Whether it’s transportation signage, your employer’s branding, the letters on the old ballpark facade, the list goes on and on. Some of these letters are new to you and some of them remind you of childhood and times passed. If you do resonate with these characters that you see, would you still connect with them if they were taken out of their surroundings? Would you still be able to pinpoint which H is from the HOLLYWOOD sign and which W is from the Welcome to Las Vegas? More than likely you would. Each of these letters has a very distinct quality about them.

The State of America Print Series by Julian Montague

The State of America Print Series by Julian Montague

A few months ago, Simon Birky-Hartmann, former GoMediaZine author and manager, pointed me to the 1st in “The State of America” print series by Julian Montague and I knew we had to feature Julian and his project on the GoMediaZine.

Julian’s project has been featured all around the best graphic design blogs and it is likely that many of you have already seen some of the prints in his series. But if you have been out of the design loop for a minute, you are missing out on the beautiful minimalist design and colorful images. And who doesn’t want to see how their state will be represented.

How to Use Mockup Everything

Mockup Your Designs!

Back in September of 2012, Go Media launched the site called Mockup Everything. We have received some great feedback on the site and a slew of great template suggestions.

Everything You Need to Know About Dealing with Difficult Clients

Whether you are a freelancer or run your own company, we have all dealt with difficult customers. It can be an arduous undertaking to deal with the idiosyncrasies of different clients, but it is a must for any business owner or designer to properly handle difficult customer interactions. The consequence of handling a customer incorrectly will not only cost you money but will also create the possibility of bad word-of-mouth, which can affect future sales and money in your pocket.

If you don’t believe us, just check out our post about the book “Thank You Economy”. The in-depth review tells you about the importance of guiding your clients through the design process and ensuring that their needs are met from the beginning to the end. Brushing off a clients’ issue could lead to a nasty review on a social media site like Facebook or Twitter, which could in turn could deter future clients from contacting you for design services.

Go Media Podcast – Episode 5: 2012 Year in Review

This edition of the podcast is our 2012 Year in Review. A look back at our successes and failures of the year, what we’ve learned, and what we have in store for 2013.

This month’s Quick Tip is setting up Monthly Reports. It’s important to remind yourself of what you’ve accomplished, as well as where you can improve as you move forward.

5 New Packaging Templates for Mockup Everything!

5 Brand New “Packaging” Templates The Mockup Everything team has been rockin’ and rollin’ and we’ve been churning out new templates for all you MUE users! Keep your suggestions coming by hitting us up through the Get Satisfaction Community Page…

The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Appropriation

The line between parody, homage, and outright theft is a thin and sometime treacherous one – creatives and designers who have been in the business for some time know this and walk that tightrope with deliberation. However, despite the best…

Silver & Light: The Photography of Ian Ruhter

Photography Innovator: Ian Ruhter Last week, one of our fans pointed us to the article on Fast Co. Create about photographer Ian Ruhter. The article featured a video showcasing Ian’s process and his incredible hand-built camera. Through some online digging…

Go Media Podcast – Episode 4: Pricing, Haters, and Bad Clients

A Movie-Worthy Story: Making Digital Art With Just One Finger

Have you heard about the South Florida designer who creates award-winning digital art with the use of just one finger? It’s not like he chooses to do this. A neuromuscular disease he’s had since childhood has stolen away most of…

What’s Go Media Been Up To? – November 2012

What Are Your Favorite Conferences & Festivals?

We Need Your Input Hello loyal readers of the GoMediaZine! We are reaching out to you to get your input on what your favorite conferences and festivals are and why. Please comment below with your suggestions and keep a lookout…

New to Cleveland: A Guide to (Re)Discovering the City

Not Long Ago I Was New to Cleveland Almost a year ago, I received the book, New to Cleveland: A Guide to (Re)Discovering the City from the amazing Go Media gal, Liz Hunt! I had just begun working at Go…

Go Media Podcast – Episode 3: The Role of a Designer

Team Work

Visual artists David Hobizal and Josh Johnson explain how a film nerd and a gamer/cartoonist collaborate successfully on a wide range of projects. David Hobizal is a self-described ‘film nerd’ and Josh Johnson is a gamer and cartoon enthusiast. Both…

Mockup Your Designs on 5 New Outdoor Templates

5 Brand New “Outdoor” Templates It’s been a little over a month since the launch of Mockup Everything and we couldn’t be happier with the response we have been receiving from users like YOU! Thanks to your suggestions, we have…

Woodland Creatures Vector Pack Available Now

Trap the Woodland Creatures Vector Pack (Freebie Inside)

Wolves & Foxes & Bears, Oh My! You don’t have to be Dorothy to ensnare these woodland creatures, all you need is a credit card and a computer. So log into the Arsenal NOW and grab your net or leash…

OTM Series 2

On the Map Series 2