Optical Paradox: design solutions
About 2 years ago, I formed a design company called 'Optical Paradox.' I have had various partners during this time. Our main objective is to provide creative yet functional websites at affordable prices. We can also create animated gifs or ad banners that compliment your website and can be exchanged with other sites to market your business.
Update: We are planning to enlist the skills of a professional web developer so that Op can service both the design and development of advanced website solutions. Email us with a brief and we will supply you with a quote asap.
Print or Web?
I graduated with a BA (Hons) in graphic design but have since learned to adopt my skills towards web design. My main objective is to find a balance between form and function, design & usability. I prefer web to print because I feel more in control of the design process, how everything has to come together and how the viewer can interact with elements of your website. But I am willing to turn my hand to anything if the opportunity arises.... Icons / logos for software programs, mailshots, emails etc...I am enthusiastic about design and get such a buzz from being creative.
I think graphic / web designers need a combination of skills to be effective such as: creativity, abstract thinking, technical skill, intelligence, enthusiasm and confidence. I remember my tutor telling the story of two students: one was a useless graphic designer but was blessed with the gift of the gab and blagged his way into a top position in a professional design company whereas the other had amazing talent but no confidence and ended up working in pizza hut.
{Artistic Directory} & Forum
I am also working on a project called the artistic directory, aimed at artists and designers in the UK, so they can obtain an online portfolio to showcase their artwork to potential employers / clients. The website is http://www.artisticdirectory.co.uk which attempts to include every artistic category imaginable, from photographers to glassmakers. My objective is to ensure it is a highly, visually stimulating site jampacked full of creative people. If you know of anyone who is artistic by nature, please give them the link to ad? I am continuously adding artists resources and information to the website in general and am open to any helpful suggestions for improving or marketing the site ie: link swapping with art 'n' design based websites.
I have also added a forum to the ad, which anyone is freely welcome to join, whether or not you are a UK artist / designer. For starters, I have added a few discussion topics such as 'Relinquishing your creative freedom,' under general discussion and 'Is this how human beings will evolve in the future?' under miscellaneous. There are also hints and tips for SEO (search engine optimisation) etc under webdesign. If you have a spare minute, please pop by and share your thoughts / knowledge.....
Jennifer Clowes
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