Comments on: Using vector illustrations in designs to deliver your message http://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/ Design, marketing, graphics, internet, print, London Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:14:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-104477 Rob Cubbon Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:26:48 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-104477 <strong>Vlad</strong>, what do you want a degree in visual communication for? Vlad, what do you want a degree in visual communication for?

]]> By: Vlad Krichenkohttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-104452 Vlad Krichenko Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:24:03 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-104452 Nice. I would like to get a degree in visual communication. Does anybody know some good online courses? Thanx Nice. I would like to get a degree in visual communication. Does anybody know some good online courses? Thanx

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-87649 Rob Cubbon Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:14:01 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-87649 Hello <strong>Christopher</strong>, having a new window open up stops your site validating and is generally considered to be unhelpful to the user as people prefer to make their own minds up about when to leave a site and (according to research) the back button on browsers is one of the most regularly used. So, I used to think like that but now I reckon that if people want to leave my site they will and they'll come back if I create quality content. Hello Christopher, having a new window open up stops your site validating and is generally considered to be unhelpful to the user as people prefer to make their own minds up about when to leave a site and (according to research) the back button on browsers is one of the most regularly used. So, I used to think like that but now I reckon that if people want to leave my site they will and they’ll come back if I create quality content.

]]> By: Christopherhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-87231 Christopher Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:01:45 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-87231 Another great article, keep up the good work. Just to say that your outbound links make the user leave your site,,,,,,,,I would definately change that to open a new target window in html............Just a thought Rob. Another great article, keep up the good work.
Just to say that your outbound links make the user leave your site,,,,,,,,I would definately change that to open a new target window in html…………Just a thought Rob.

]]> By: Dallas Web Designhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-78980 Dallas Web Design Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:13:18 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-78980 I agree Rob Cubbon. Sometimes vector is best but then cartoons bitmaps are good too. I agree Rob Cubbon. Sometimes vector is best but then cartoons bitmaps are good too.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-78400 Rob Cubbon Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:34:14 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-78400 I know what you mean, <strong>Aditya</strong>, although I would say sometimes vector is best, sometimes bitmaps! I know what you mean, Aditya, although I would say sometimes vector is best, sometimes bitmaps!

]]> By: Adityahttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-77804 Aditya Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:48:11 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-77804 Great tip! Yes, cartoons are much better than photographs. Using vector sometimes is certainly helpful sometimes. Great tip! Yes, cartoons are much better than photographs. Using vector sometimes is certainly helpful sometimes.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-75816 Rob Cubbon Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:18:31 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-75816 It certainly helps to use vector sometimes! It certainly helps to use vector sometimes!

]]> By: ucuz otellerhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-75114 ucuz oteller Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:35:41 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-75114 When we get orders for promotional items, we always suggest that the client uses a nice vector illustration. When we get orders for promotional items, we always suggest that the client uses a nice vector illustration.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-65369 Rob Cubbon Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:34:37 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-65369 Hello <strong>Hellow</strong>, yes good point about Smart Objects in Photoshop layers and remember when you've copied them and then change one all the copies change - can be very handy when designing webpage mock-ups. Yes, <strong>Promotional Products</strong>, simple illustrations are great for printed promotional material. Hi, <strong>web</strong>, this is an alternative and is not always the right solution. Hello Hellow, yes good point about Smart Objects in Photoshop layers and remember when you’ve copied them and then change one all the copies change – can be very handy when designing webpage mock-ups.

Yes, Promotional Products, simple illustrations are great for printed promotional material.

Hi, web, this is an alternative and is not always the right solution.

]]> By: webhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-63267 web Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:15:48 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-63267 most clients want images of real people most clients want images of real people

]]> By: Promotional Productshttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-62495 Promotional Products Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:28:52 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-62495 When we get orders for promotional items, we always suggest that the client uses a nice vector illustration. We find that there is a better impact when an illustration is used on items and printed products. When we get orders for promotional items, we always suggest that the client uses a nice vector illustration.

We find that there is a better impact when an illustration is used on items and printed products.

]]> By: Hellowhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-62481 Hellow Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:55:59 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-62481 thanks, don’t forget to import vectors into Photoshop as Vector Smart Objects. They don’t lose quality even if they’re scaled up and down a million times and you can bulk edit them in Illustrator! thanks, don’t forget to import vectors into Photoshop as Vector Smart Objects. They don’t lose quality even if they’re scaled up and down a million times and you can bulk edit them in Illustrator!

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-59582 Rob Cubbon Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:56:11 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-59582 Hello again, Web Design Liverpool, there's something about cartoons, they're so eye-catching. And appear to work well with certain websites. Internet Entrepreneur, yes I often purchase vector files from stock photo agencies (there's a lot of free stuff as well). I'm glad you find the Creative Suite tutorials helpful. More to come! Paul, thanks, don't forget to import vectors into Photoshop as Vector Smart Objects. They don't lose quality even if they're scaled up and down a million times and you can bulk edit them in Illustrator! Hello again, Web Design Liverpool, there’s something about cartoons, they’re so eye-catching. And appear to work well with certain websites.

Internet Entrepreneur, yes I often purchase vector files from stock photo agencies (there’s a lot of free stuff as well). I’m glad you find the Creative Suite tutorials helpful. More to come!

Paul, thanks, don’t forget to import vectors into Photoshop as Vector Smart Objects. They don’t lose quality even if they’re scaled up and down a million times and you can bulk edit them in Illustrator!

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]]> By: Paulhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-56967 Paul Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:38:06 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-56967 Great article, totally true. I have been using vector clipart in .psds lately, no reason to prejudice. Great article, totally true. I have been using vector clipart in .psds lately, no reason to prejudice.

]]> By: Embroidered Baby Giftshttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-54182 Embroidered Baby Gifts Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-54182 Good one! Nice to know the use of simple vector illustrations.It's really useful, whenver client used to change the colour of the hair or hair style or any changes.And also if the site seems to look very bored,using vector illusttrations, they can change.Thanks for explaining about vector illustrations. Good one! Nice to know the use of simple vector illustrations.It’s really useful, whenver client used to change the colour of the hair or hair style or any changes.And also if the site seems to look very bored,using vector illusttrations, they can change.Thanks for explaining about vector illustrations.

]]> By: Flood Damagehttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-53487 Flood Damage Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:45:58 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-53487 I've been trying to get my adult kids to teach me to use photo shop adequately for some time now. They are both avid artists and are great with designs. I love designs, but just do not have the skills yet to put mine to good use. I’ve been trying to get my adult kids to teach me to use photo shop adequately for some time now. They are both avid artists and are great with designs. I love designs, but just do not have the skills yet to put mine to good use.

]]> By: Internet Entrepreneurhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-51403 Internet Entrepreneur Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:25:23 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-51403 Gettyimages and Jupiterimages provide a nice selection of illustrations too. By the way your Creative Suite tutorials are very useful for those wanting to learn design less and create graphic images faster. Gettyimages and Jupiterimages provide a nice selection of illustrations too. By the way your Creative Suite tutorials are very useful for those wanting to learn design less and create graphic images faster.

]]> By: Web Design Liverpoolhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-51272 Web Design Liverpool Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:45:37 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-51272 Totally agree with this post, we recently had some illustrations done by a cartoonist for a hosting website, the impact was unbelievable. The client was very impressed and it fit in to the web design brilliant...had alot of good feedback from the clients - clients about the feel of the site. Mainly down to the personality that the illustrations give. Totally agree with this post, we recently had some illustrations done by a cartoonist for a hosting website, the impact was unbelievable. The client was very impressed and it fit in to the web design brilliant…had alot of good feedback from the clients – clients about the feel of the site. Mainly down to the personality that the illustrations give.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-47693 Rob Cubbon Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:01:39 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-47693 Nasirjumani, good question about if there is an avatar generator that outputs vector, it's a good idea. I'm afraid I don't know of one that exists. Cosmetic Contacts, they do grab your attention, you're right! Respiro Media, they're a good option to express emotion. Fritha, sorry to have shocked you. If what I do is in breach of copyright I would be happy to argue my point in court. It depends entirely on what you're tracing and how you trace it. Most of what I do I doubt the original artist would even recognise their own work. I won't be wasting my money to commission a illustrator when I can do the same thing easily myself. The millions of talented illustrators around you refer to will be able to make money if they really are talented. But if they are always looking to make money from claiming breach of copyright it suggests that they really aren't that talented in the first place. Thanks for the comment. Nasirjumani, good question about if there is an avatar generator that outputs vector, it’s a good idea. I’m afraid I don’t know of one that exists.

Cosmetic Contacts, they do grab your attention, you’re right!

Respiro Media, they’re a good option to express emotion.

Fritha, sorry to have shocked you. If what I do is in breach of copyright I would be happy to argue my point in court. It depends entirely on what you’re tracing and how you trace it. Most of what I do I doubt the original artist would even recognise their own work. I won’t be wasting my money to commission a illustrator when I can do the same thing easily myself. The millions of talented illustrators around you refer to will be able to make money if they really are talented. But if they are always looking to make money from claiming breach of copyright it suggests that they really aren’t that talented in the first place. Thanks for the comment.

]]> By: Frithahttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-42849 Fritha Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:18:47 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-42849 As an illustrator I was really really shocked by your article. To suggest tracing over artwork is in breach of copyright and could get people in to serious trouble. I recommend using vector illustrations but commission artists to create them or you will litter the media with shoddy artwork. This is already happening and it's depressing to see when there are millions of really talented illustrators around. As an illustrator I was really really shocked by your article. To suggest tracing over artwork is in breach of copyright and could get people in to serious trouble.

I recommend using vector illustrations but commission artists to create them or you will litter the media with shoddy artwork. This is already happening and it’s depressing to see when there are millions of really talented illustrators around.

]]> By: Respiro Mediahttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-41695 Respiro Media Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:50:57 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-41695 The cartoon characters represents an inspired way of visual communication as they are friendly & expressive. The cartoon characters represents an inspired way of visual communication as they are friendly & expressive.

]]> By: Cosmetic Contactshttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-39829 Cosmetic Contacts Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:37:39 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-39829 Wow! This vector illustration was the first thing that grabbed my attention on this site. Whyat a great testiment to the fact that a simple solution can solve a big problem. Thanks! Cosmetic Contactss last blog post..<a href="http://retailcontacts.com/cosmetic-contacts/" rel="nofollow">Cosmetic Contacts</a> Wow! This vector illustration was the first thing that grabbed my attention on this site. Whyat a great testiment to the fact that a simple solution can solve a big problem. Thanks!

Cosmetic Contactss last blog post..Cosmetic Contacts

]]> By: Nasirjumanihttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-36224 Nasirjumani Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:23:33 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-36224 Nowadays I am seeing avatars and vector mascots on most of the blogs/forums etc...so I have also decided to make one for me. the tool you mentioned for illustrator is cool, btw do you know of any online vector character/mascot generator?...like we have some for avatars out there...w8ing for your reply.... Nasirjumanis last blog post..<a href="http://www.nazjam.com/2008/09/29/kaspersky-working-key-100-days/" rel="nofollow">Grab Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 Key For 100 Days!</a> Nowadays I am seeing avatars and vector mascots on most of the blogs/forums etc…so I have also decided to make one for me. the tool you mentioned for illustrator is cool, btw do you know of any online vector character/mascot generator?…like we have some for avatars out there…w8ing for your reply….

Nasirjumanis last blog post..Grab Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 Key For 100 Days!

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-35129 Rob Cubbon Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:32:14 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-35129 Yes, Dallas Web Design, I think it adds "character". I'm glad you enjoy the posts, Promotional Products, I hope you have subscribed! Yes, Dallas Web Design, I think it adds “character”.
I’m glad you enjoy the posts, Promotional Products, I hope you have subscribed!

]]> By: Promotional Productshttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-35010 Promotional Products Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:20:36 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-35010 That's really great read for me, always enjoying your posts. That’s really great read for me, always enjoying your posts.

]]> By: Dallas Web Designhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-34471 Dallas Web Design Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:31:23 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-34471 This definitely gives a site a more personable look and some personality. Sure beats the sterile sites that cover the web. This definitely gives a site a more personable look and some personality. Sure beats the sterile sites that cover the web.

]]> By: Rob Cubbonhttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-34172 Rob Cubbon Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:22:13 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-34172 Thank you, SEO Next, cute and catchey, creative and fresh they are! xok, you're right, sometimes a photograph of a real person just can't be beaten. There are times when the vector illustrations will work and times when they won't. Good idea about the list of companies who'll do vector illustrations for websites - add my name to the top of that list! Thanks, Hobo. Hi Jeff, they're good for humour. Good for breaking up the text of an otherwise boring webpage. Of course, always remember your alt and title tags for your illustrations so that the big G doesn't ignore the benefit of them. Hello Great Wall of China, it was Pierre Bézier of Renault in the sixties who used vectors to describe the parametric curves in car manufacture, his work was then adapted into the graphics programs that are widely used today. Not a lot of people know that! Thank you, SEO Next, cute and catchey, creative and fresh they are!
xok, you’re right, sometimes a photograph of a real person just can’t be beaten. There are times when the vector illustrations will work and times when they won’t. Good idea about the list of companies who’ll do vector illustrations for websites – add my name to the top of that list!
Thanks, Hobo.
Hi Jeff, they’re good for humour. Good for breaking up the text of an otherwise boring webpage. Of course, always remember your alt and title tags for your illustrations so that the big G doesn’t ignore the benefit of them.
Hello Great Wall of China, it was Pierre Bézier of Renault in the sixties who used vectors to describe the parametric curves in car manufacture, his work was then adapted into the graphics programs that are widely used today. Not a lot of people know that!

]]> By: Great Wall of Chinahttp://robcubbon.com/using-vector-illustrations-in-designs-to-deliver-your-message/#comment-34129 Great Wall of China Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:03:24 +0000 http://robcubbon.com/?p=190#comment-34129 Nice tips. I did vectors in math but this seems good too! Nice tips. I did vectors in math but this seems good too!

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