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The two most important things to keep in mind for friends from the printed world: 1) Digital has its own aesthetic. 2) Forget everything about the canvas, the
by achairapart 9y ago
The two most important things to keep in mind for friends from the printed world:
1) Digital has its own aesthetic.
2) Forget everything about the canvas, the web is a fluid medium.
There are tons of pratical resources about digital design. For a more theoretical perspective, take a look at Frank Chimero's writings, they are both inspiring and enlightening:
1) What screens want: https://frankchimero.com/writing/what-screens-want/ https://frankchimero.com/writing/what-screens-want/
2) The Web's Grain: https://frankchimero.com/writing/the-webs-grain/ https://frankchimero.com/writing/the-webs-grain/
- pcurve 9y ago1,2 are very solid advice. It would be good to know more about in what capacity your friend is going to be work as. Interaction designer? What kind of product will he be designing? Will there be other coworkers to fill digital knowledge gap?
- tyingq 9y ago"what capacity your friend is going to be work as. Interaction designer" It sounds like he will be brought in as a junior contributor with plenty of more experienced team members around him. I don't know the specifics of what the exact job duties are. It seemed to be recognition of the raw graphic talent and willingness to learn. He's a recent grad. The firm creates sites and apps for 3rd party clients.