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Graphic Design Paradoxes by Tobias Bergdahl
Designer Tobias Bergdahl has created some stunning graphics entitled 12 paradoxes of graphic design. Here, I have selected a few of them to show you, but please check out his post for the full set. I particularly like the graphic and quote combination above: “The best way to become a better graphic designer is to become a client”. True.
Credits: All images are © copyright Tobias Bergdahl, a 29 years old Interactive Art Director Student from Stockholm. Please check out his site…
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6 Comments
These are brilliant!
A while back I actually considered trying to create an optical illusion such as these for my identity, as I think they’re a great visual interpretation of what a designer actually does.
01 Dec 2011 01:12 pm Paul Murray
(Twitter: @pmurraydesign)
We made one with the devil’s pitchfork for the band !!!. Check it out:
http://www.gigposters.com/poster/87959_!!!.html
Good finds!
01 Dec 2011 02:12 pm Nick Wilson
I love these. They are so beautiful. I’m only concerned about #4. It is truly a paradox! Recently I had a very awkward situation where, as a designer with over 10 years of experience, I was asked by a large company to do a design for free. The benefits of course being exposure and future jobs. After days of discussion over the phone and via email, I decided to stand by payment, albeit at a hugely discounted rate. They went with someone else. My question then is, at what point as a designer do we finally refuse to do work for free/low rates in exchange for other benefits? For me, that point is now. I drew a line. But is there any generally accepted etiquette regarding this?
Great post and wonderful designs by Tobias.
01 Dec 2011 04:12 pm Jen
(Twitter: @twitter.com/inaredcan)
Paul → Yeah, great aren’t they?!
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Nick → I like the poster; looks like a paradox-magnet rather than a fork. Which band was it for?
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Jen → I wouldn’t do this myself, but each designer has to assess each situation. For me, if a company doesn’t want to pay, then stay clear…
01 Dec 2011 10:12 pm Andrew Kelsall
(Twitter: @Twitter)
Hi, and thanks for posting my stuff:) Much appreciated. What I have realized with these 12 paradoxes is that everyone has an opinion about them and it´s always really nice to hear your different views on it.
I also have difficulties to fully believe in all the 12 paradoxes but they make you reflect on your self and your work.
/Tobias Bergdahl
12 Dec 2011 08:12 pm Tobias Bergdahl
(Twitter: @http://twitter.com/#!/Tobias_Bergdahl)
Tobias → Thanks for stopping by my humble blog. I always like to feature great work, and give other designers some exposure when I can. Have a great week…
12 Dec 2011 10:12 pm Andrew Kelsall
(Twitter: @AndrewKelsall)
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