Lucas Cobb

  • The elements of design

    The elements of design

    Building Blocks of Visual Communication Design is more than aesthetics—it’s a language that communicates ideas, emotions, and functionality. At its core are the elements of design, the fundamental components that shape every visual composition. Understanding these elements is essential for anyone looking to create impactful and meaningful designs. 1. Line Lines are the most basic

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  • Cops arrest Shepard Fairey in Boston

    Cops arrest Shepard Fairey in Boston

    In February 2009, the iconic street artist Shepard Fairey—famous for his “Hope” poster supporting Barack Obama—found himself in legal trouble… right as his work was being celebrated in Boston. The Arrest: A Sudden Disruption Amid the Celebration Fairey had become an acclaimed figure in Boston’s art circles, even appearing alongside Mayor Thomas Menino in city

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  • Defining Exposure

    Defining Exposure

    What is Exposure in Photography? Exposure is one of the most fundamental concepts in photography. It refers to the amount of light that reaches your camera’s sensor (or film) when you take a photo. Proper exposure ensures that your image is neither too bright (overexposed) nor too dark (underexposed), but balanced to reveal the details

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  • Best practices to optimize your wordpress site

    Best practices to optimize your wordpress site

    WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, making it one of the most popular CMS platforms. However, without proper optimization, your site can become slow, insecure, and less user-friendly. A well-optimized WordPress site improves speed, SEO rankings, and user experience, which ultimately drives more traffic and conversions. In this post, we’ll cover

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  • Top tips for photographers in 2024

    Top tips for photographers in 2024

    As a professional photographer with many years of experience, I’ve gathered a wealth of tips and tricks that can elevate your photography skills. Here are some key insights: Composition Lighting Camera Settings Post-Processing Practical Tips These tips have helped me hone my craft over the years, and I hope they prove useful in your own

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  • Five design trends that will set 2022 on fire

    Five design trends that will set 2022 on fire

    From gooey blobs in 3D art to posters and album covers drenched in intense, eye-searing colors, some trends had a big 2021. Here, we explore how they might change and evolve in 2022 and shed some layers that will (probably) get left behind.

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  • A Deep Dive into the Psychology of User Decisions

    A Deep Dive into the Psychology of User Decisions

    Psychology:A deep dive into user decisions We like to apply labels to users: they’re irrational, lazy, unpredictable, rushed, and so on. To some extent that may be true—we aren’t machines. But research shows that users actually make decisions based on a set of predictable subconscious patterns. To create satisfying digital experiences, UX designers should be

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  • How Much Money Do Designers Make?

    How Much Money Do Designers Make?

    Designers:How much do they make? In this post I’ll answer the question How Much Money Do Designers Make from entry level to those that have been in the industry a while. Please continue reading below for the full post. $42,000+ (on average in the U.S. for entry-level designer positions) Getting the most basic part of

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