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How to Get a Job as a Graphic Designer

Posted in Design on April 23rd, 2012 by alexander – Comments Off

Just the other day I received a question on from Adam at :

Which got me thinking about how difficult it was for me and some of the fellow graphic design students I studied with to get a job in the design industry back in 1999 (yes that long ago!) straight out of design college. I snapped up a job with a Central London design agency in Soho within 2 weeks of leaving college but looking back it wasn’t really the right job for me then. Though just 13 months later I changed positions and worked for a great design agency based in London Bridge and learned a huge amount as well as working on lots of different types of projects as a designer.

Anyway competition was fierce then BUT the amount of graphic design and other design courses available in art colleges and universities up and down the college has grown hugely since then.

So here are a few tips on (like Adam asked) “how to get into the UK Design industry”

Having a great design portfolio is a must. To be honest your design portfolio is the most important thing on this list, its what you’ll mainly be judged on. It must be well presented and include at least 6 or more design projects. Think about the kind of work the agency your applying to does and try to tailor your portfolio towards that. For example if they specialise in corporate identity and branding work try to include work of this kind.

Be ready to talk about your design work, what inspired you, why you approached the project in the way you did, even choice of typeface, colours, imagery etc. Show them some of your sketchs and development work, some agencies what to see your scribbles more than the finished work as it shows your design process and how you think!

Before taking your portfolio along to job interviews, make sure you show it to a people (tutors, other design students) talk them through it, get them to ask you questions about your design work and respond with suitable answers. This will get you used to talking people through your portfolio, making you a more prepared for the interview.

Offer to do some work experience with a design company who’s work you really admire (for free if you have to!), even if its just a week then spend that week wowing them, making the tea, producing great work, take an interest in everything relating to that design company. It is a good way to get your foot in the door but also don’t be too pushy or cocky, you might think your a great designer but remember there is a big difference between design college and the real world!

If the company really like you during your work experience they might offer you a full time job!

Send your portfolio as a PDF etc to as many design companies (that your interested in) as possible, then after a few days give them a quick call to check they have received it.

Another alternative and one that worked for me is to approach a design recruitment agency. I contacted Major Players (there are many others!) when looking for a new graphic design position. They interviewed me and I took them through my portfolio and skills set, based on this they then contacted me when suitable jobs became available. This worked very well as they got me a new job within 2 weeks.

There isn’t one as such. Wear what your comfortable in but also look like you have made some sort of effort! That said I wouldn’t recommend turning up in a suit! Remember what you wear can be seen as a reflection of yourself and your design style or preferences.

Be yourself, be calm and open to discussing your work and the work of the design agency. Remember to ask questions about what work they produce and what your role would be. One thing I found useful was to ask if someone could take you around the studio, afterall that is where you’ll be working if you get the job and you need to see what sort of environment you’ll be working in. It also easier to ask questions as you move around and see how they work.

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Remember to do some research on the company that is interviewing you, as they are likely to ask you what made you apply for a job with them, what sort of work do they produce, what awards have they won (if any), why do you want to work for them in particular?

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Above all keep trying and keep looking at ways to improve your portfolio. If you go for an interview and they don’t give you a job, don’t worry, your work just might not be suitable for that particular design agency.

So hope this has helped, good luck!

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Becoming a Good Graphic Arts Designer

Posted in Art Design on April 6th, 2012 by alexander – Comments Off

Article by Florante Cay

Do you have an exquisite artistic taste? Do like making computer designs? Are you interested in printing your designs?

Then, graphic arts designer is the right course for you. Graphic arts designer is the profession related to designing, as well as printing on paper and other substrates.

This profession is responsible for making eye-catching designs for documents such as brochures, flyers, catalogs and more. Graphic designers can also make design arts for web pages.

Graphic designers are among the most popular professions today. This profession became in demand due to the growing numbers of companies selling their products online. Today, more and more companies are looking for qualified graphic designers to make website designs and/or graphic arts for them.

With the growing popularity of graphic arts, many people are drawn to this profession. But what are the qualifications of a good graphic arts expert? How can a graphic designer make attractive graphic arts?

Well having a natural artistic gift can be good it this type of profession. But any good graphic arts expert knows that there is a need for formal graphic design and arts training. Most, if not all, of the graphic designers out there have undergone formal graphic design training.

There are many educational institutions that offer trainings on making graphic arts. Most of them have their own web sites which you can visit for free.

Trainings on making graphic arts are important because it furnishes a person’s natural artistic taste. It may provide you with information on how to choose good color combinations.

Proper training can give you a great start in this profession, since most graphic design companies prefer to hire people who do have this background. Proper trainings can really help you if you in this type of profession.

After these training, you know you need proper graphic arts software. Graphic design software is a set of coded instructions that provides different tools that a graphic arts expert can use.

Most graphic design software provides easy usage and a user-friendly environment for its users. There are many types of software you can use for making graphic arts. Such software includes: Photo shop, Sierra, ProVision, Adobe and more. All of this graphic design software can help you make attractive graphic designs.

These computer applications can make designing easier for you. They can give you easier and faster access to some of the hardware that your computer has, like your scanner and printer.

Always remember that being a good designer doesn’t mainly require the natural gift art. It also requires proper trainings and reliable tools.

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Become a Graphic Designer and Enjoy The Freedom of Creation.

Posted in Graphic Design on April 2nd, 2012 by alexander – Comments Off
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by Alki1

Article by Jean McDowell

So you want to be a graphic designer. Discover how many people before you have been seduced into purchasing something because of the advert they have seen for it. This should tell you just how powerful imagery can be when it comes to influencing a person’s spending habits. You will also have realized that marketing and advertising are not just big business, but can be very lucrative as well. So if you really are keen to get involved in this industry, a great way of doing this is through getting a job as a graphics designer. Results from freelancing as a graphic designer can be a challenge when just starting in the market, but with a little hard work it can be profitable. Learn a few steps to get started in becoming a freelance graphic designer. Your dream to become a Graphic Designer often starts at a young age for many creative people. There are many attractions to the design industry. Maybe its the creative outlet you have dreamt of, maybe its the technical aspect of working with design software. There are many things that give young people the inspiration to become a graphic designer.  Discover if you are artistic and have an eye for what people want and desire, if so then going in to the field of graphic design seems like the logical decision. It allows them to use those talents in a career which can be extremely satisfying, and also this particular field of work is expected to continue to grow in the next few years. A graphic designer, or graphic artist as they are also known, is a person who places together images or motion graphics (or both) with typography in order to produce their work. They will primarily create such work for printed, published or electronic forms of media (newspapers, magazines, TV, film, internet) for use in advertising.  However, there are some graphics designers whose work makes them responsible for illustration, typesetting and web design. But as these are speciality subjects within the field of graphic design, only someone who has taken training in this particular field will work on such projects as these.  Your main responsibility as a graphic designer is to present information in such a way that, not only can it be easily accessed, but also it looks pleasing to the eye. Most of the work you will see done by graphics designers is that which they produce for their clients in order to promote, publicise or advertise a certain product, service or topic.  Discover that although there are a lot of graphic designers today who have obtained their degrees through going to college, or one of the many credited trade schools, there are others who have not. In fact, in some cases, there are businesses where a degree is not considered to be essential, and these positions are filled by those people who have been in the business for a number of years, and so have vast amounts of experience.  Finally what is essential if you wish to get on as graphics designer, is to produce a good portfolio. It is this portfolio which will show off your talents to their fullest,and will normally require that you update and change things within it throughout the rest of your career. Through this book, Become a Graphic Designer and Enjoy The Freedom of Creation.we will show you what you will need to do if you wish to take up a career in graphics designing.

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How to become a graphic designer? graphic courses online?

Posted in Graphic Design on March 5th, 2012 by alexander – Comments Off
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by Alki1

How to become a graphic designer? graphic courses online?

A graphic designer should master all the digital graphic programs likeIllustrator, Photoshop,Indesign, Flash and Dream weaver. Flash and Dream weaver are programs whcih are used for designing and building Internet sites.
Any potential graphic designer should know these progammes if he or she intends to becomea web designer.
Studying graphic design entails the designer having to learn and construct designs in digital graphic programs, develop a concept and execute it. There is no need for a BA degree or high education to become a graphic designer. Today it’s sufficient to have a diploma as what counts in thegraphic design field is not where you studied but rather your talent and the knowledge you have in design.

Many times I hear stories from graphic designers about employers that didn’t bother to check their diploma or were not interested in where they studied. Instead, they wanted to see their portfolio and asked intensively about their graphic
programs skills. High abilities in mastering the graphic programs are the key for a fast worker and good transferring ideas into reality. The graphic designer should show his serious attitude and knowledge he or she brings with them to a working place and generally towards the growing graphic industry of our days.

There is a big selection of possibilities where to study graphic design. Each institution offers certain graphic design program but at the end of the day they are all judged by the graphic design portfolio the students produce. The portfolio will consist of Flash,Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Dream weaver works. There are many career options for graphic designers in the multimedia area, visual communication, advertising and PR, web design, fashion companies, photography field, events etc. A designer can emphasize his studies around the TV design, print, web design, photo enhancement or graphic illustration. All in all these are the studies of modern digital art which is rapidly developing in our times. Some of the studies programs offered by schools are overlapping and that’s why it’s important to decide about the future graphic design direction the student would like to see himself at the end of the studies. An early direction of career would result in future satisfaction.

Graphic design studies can start by taking few courses like interdiscipline Photoshop course, Photoshop course for Photography, Illustrator course for graphic illustrations or for fashion and graphic design. The studies of graphic design vary from three months to two years. If the student decides to study the whole package of Adobe:Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dream weaver and Flash, the studies might take up to year and a half. Some Art institutions offer degree studies of three to four years, but they cannot guarantee a better portfolio that a student can produce in seven or eight months of studying. Any plan or studies that the student chooses will get him closer and develop him to a bett er place in the work market, all depending initially on the student talent, the quality of the works he will produce and the level of the guides the school offers.

During and at the end of the studies it is recommended to experience as many trainee jobs as possible in order to get firsthand experience with print productions and graphic design.

It is worthwhile to do those jobs without payment if necessary, just to taste the graphic world and gain some experience. Above all it is crucial to present the works we created in a portfolio, preferably in a site or high quality printed album. The presentation has to be perfect and show the seriousness of the student on his way to become a graphic designer.
Additional careers the graphic designer can apply for after his studies are the fashion area, magazine design, newspapers, events, photography and print productions.

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How to Be a Graphic Designer without Losing Your Soul (New Expanded Edition)

Posted in Graphic Design on February 15th, 2012 by alexander – Comments Off

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Future of Graphic Designer

Posted in Graphics on January 3rd, 2012 by alexander – Comments Off

Graphic designing is the creative field where you communicate the target audience with graphics, images, typography, motion graphics etc. Target audience is, the one for whom you are creating the graphics. Earlier graphic designing was restricted to print media only. Now the scenario is totally changed, so that the future of graphic designer is bright.

Graphic designing is used in various media such as, print media, animation, engineering industry etc. Graphic designer salary has become 5 digits now-a-days.

The Role of Graphic Designer:

Graphic designing is closely related with advertising. If you want to market any product, it should carry some identity. So the logo designing, caption writing and typography plays a key role to establish the product or brand from advertising point of view. In this case the graphic designing touches many advertising media such as print media, TV media and e-media

Now as we have come across the terminology, e-media, graphic designing is contributing a lot. Graphic designing has become the inherent part of animation, simulations and training programs. The instructional designing, e-learning are the fields that expect good graphic designing skills to replicate the models or products for which the training sessions are getting designed. Salary for a computer engineer also varies

In case of engineering industry, especially in automation, graphic designing plays an important role of ‘Front End Development’ or ‘Mimic Development’.  The operator who operates the discrete control systems, sitting at one place finds it very easy to understand what is going on? Whether something is going wrong? The effective and self narrating graphics linked with technology has made it easy to operate and monitor such huge and demanding systems.

After going through the information written above you will definitely agree that the dimensions of graphic designing are changed up to a great extent and it is becoming an inseparable part of advertising, automation, animation industries.

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Web Designer in High Demand

Posted in Design on December 23rd, 2011 by alexander – Comments Off

Article by Discount Web Designer

With the ready accessibility of internet nowadays, websites are becoming the leading method of getting information about products and services. That’s why it has become vital for businesses to have an online presence via a website. People don’t go through the yellow pages anymore or look through ads; they go Everyone Needs a Good Web Designer to search engines and, more often than not, they usually go for what appears on top of the search engine list. That’s why having an experienced web designer is so important; web design is no longer just about creating a website, it’s about helping people find you online.~Because of the rising availability of internet access, more and more companies are relying on websites for their marketing. That’s because websites have become the top method of finding information on products and services before actually buying them. Most people don’t go through the phonebook or through TV ads anymore; they go to a search engine and they look for what they need. And 9 out of 10 people go for the first one that appears on the search engine list. Because of this, it has become crucial for most businesses to have an online presence via a website, making the demand for an experienced web designer pretty high indeed.~The internet has become a part of everyday life; it would be difficult to find a person that doesn’t have access to the internet in one way or another. It is quickly transforming how we run our lives and it is also changing how consumers find products and services. When most people are in need of products and services, the first step is usually to look up likely companies and businesses online. And most people often go for whatever’s first on the search engine list. That’s why it has become so important for businesses to have websites and for them to rank high in search engine results which makes having an experienced web designer important.A good web designer would know how to design a website to make it easier for search engines to find it. Also, it’s not just about search engine optimization; there’s also the content such as the graphics design, written content and videos. A business needs the website to portray just the right image that would appeal to its demographic. It also needs the website to be able to impart important information almost immediately and to encourage the visitor to take the next step, like buying the product or paying the business a visit.~As a business, you’ll need a web designer that knows all about optimizing a website for search engines to make it easier for search engines to find. Other than search engine optimization, there’s also the content to consider; whether its graphics, videos or articles, content is king in web design. Businesses always try to create just the right kind of image for its potential customers and a website should be able to capture that image. A web designer should also be able to make the important information catch the visitor’s attention and to encourage them to take action, like buy the product or sign up for a newsletter.~An experienced and skilled web designer would not only be able to create a functional and catchy website for your company, he should also be able to make the website easier to find for search engines. More than internet marketing strategies and methods, he should also have a firm grasp of the importance of content like the graphics, videos and articles. And because every business tries to portray a certain image to its demographic, a website should be able to capture this image and present it to its visitors.By creating an online presence for your business, you’re reaching out to hundreds if not thousands of people in your area that use the internet. And an experienced website designer will know how to capitalize on that to make your website a powerful marketing tool. That’s why a web designer is tasked with more than just the actual website construction; conceptualization and knowledge on effective online marketing methods should be part of the job.~By having an online presence, a business can reach out to a lot of potential customers that fit a specific demographic so that it can get the right kind of attention. And a professional website designer will know how to design a website so that it can capitalize on a business’ strengths and become a powerful marketing tool. That’s why a web designer’s job extends beyond just web development; conceptualization and design play large parts in creating an effective business website.~A business website has the potential to reach out to hundreds if not thousands of potential consumers, and because it can be directed towards a particular demographic, it can generate the right kind of attention. A good website designer will know how to focus a website to appeal to a certain niche, making the website a powerful online marketing tool. Because of the multiple facets involved in the tasks of a web designer, finding just the right kind of web designer can be a little tricky.But how do we find a good and reliable web designer that’s just right for the job? The first thing that you should look at is the portfolio. Check out the previous companies that have worked with the website designer that you are considering and see how their websites are doing. Also check out the services that the web designer is offering. Does it stop at graphic design and web development or does it extend beyond search engine optimization and internet marketing?~But finding an experienced and reliable web designer can be tricky, simply because the online community is glutted with web designers. The first thing that you need to keep an eye out for is the designer’s portfolio. Browse the previous websites that he has designed and visit them; see how these websites are doing. Try to see what services are being offered; are they just basic web development services or do they extend to online marketing and search engine optimization?~To find the right web designer for your company, start by visiting their websites. Go through their portfolios to see their past clients and check out the design and the success of these websites. Also, it would be a good idea to see the services that are being offered; do they only offer basic web development services or can they also do search engine optimization and internet marketing?If you’ve narrowed your list, try contacting the web designer you have in mind and set up a meeting. It’s highly likely that a skilled web designer will know more about what your business will need in entering the online community, so if he comes up with some interesting ideas then he might just fit the bill.~If you already have a few web designers that you’re considering, try setting up a meeting and ask them what they can do for your business. If they have a few interesting ideas and if they can give you an actual strategy and a set of goals, then you’re on the right track.~If you already have a short list of likely web designers that you’d like to work with, try setting up a meeting and see if he or she fits the bill. If he comes up with interesting ideas that would be good for your company, then you might have just found your new website designer.

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A Luxury Homes Designer That Helps Meet Your Personal Ownership Needs

Posted in Home Design on December 16th, 2011 by alexander – Comments Off

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An expertly designed luxury home surrounded by the most beautiful environment encompasses the dreams of prospective homeowners across North America. The right design company can not only help to achieve those dreams, but do so in a practical process that affords the homeowner every available asset to conform the home to their unique requirements.

As an award-winning designer of luxury homes, Denis Apchin is an expert in helping his client’s meet their homeownership goals with resplendent homes that truly harmonize with their surrounding environment.

Placing an emphasis on the ecology of their designs, his leading luxury home design company, Apchin Design Corp. utilize energy efficient and non-toxic materials and technologies. Where the environment permits, they also use natural light and ecological construction methods and materials for an environmentally conscious approach to first class luxury home design. It is with that environmentally conscious mindset that they approach every one of their projects and as such, this green design mantra is present throughout their extensive design portfolio.

If you are searching for a luxury homes designer that meets your requirements exactly, look no further. Apchin Design Corp. can create a living area that will encapsulate your unique character and consider your every need during the conceptualization of the home. The conceptualization process begins with a one-on-one direct consultation with the home designer who will then begin the process that takes your new luxury home design from the blueprint stages all the way through to the final construction. Utilizing 3D computer design, Apchin Design Corp. can then help the prospective homeowner to see how their living space will take form in a process that highlights the exceptional degree of individuality of design available to those who utilize the services of this leading company.

Because Apchin Design Corp. is a full-service designer and builder of luxury homes, they also explain to the client the project management process that will be used to construct the project. This step helps to create an inclusive working environment between everyone involved in the project and helps to meet the concerns and requirements of the client with concrete solutions in an open dialogue with the expert Apchin Design Corp. representative.

There are many benefits in utilizing the design talents of Apchin Design Corp. for the purposes of building a home in the scenic surroundings of the Okanagan region. For example, the beautiful vistas allied with the expert design techniques of this exceptional designer of luxury homes creates the perfect setting for a wide array of living arrangements. Whether you use the home on a seasonal basis as a luxury vacation home or prefer to bask in the resplendent beauty of the Okanagan region all-year round, you will achieve a standard of living that few can ever hope to match when you choose Apchin Design.

In fact, the exceptional quality of Apchin Design Corp’s work has helped the company to achieve international prominence through their partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty. Through forging this working relationship, the company has worked alongside clients in purchasing or selling properties within the Okanagan region.

At Apchin Design Corp., they thrive on the challenge of exceeding your individual needs when it comes to luxury home ownership. Why not browse through their excellent design portfolio and see how affordable and attainable that luxury dream home really is. A member of their expert design team will be delighted to help get you started.

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Looking for a Web Designer? Questions to ask your Web Developers

Posted in Web Design on December 15th, 2011 by alexander – Comments Off
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by axzm1

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Investing in a website is one of be most important decisions an online business must make and finding the right web developer to suit your product requirements can be a difficult process. Essentially you are looking for a web design company that not only has the right set of skills to build and produce your Internet media, but most importantly find a business you can trust. Many people who we have met over the years have found it difficult finding a suitable web designer basically because they where not sure what to look for and the questions to ask when discussing their concept and marketing goals

To assist with this process we have complied some points for consider when choosing the right professional for your business online

Do they manually write HTML codeSome amateurs will use wizards or clumsy software packages to build pages which are sub standard and not very effective with search engine optimisation. A professional web designer would write your site manually by hand for accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail

Do they have a formal education or professional background Beware of friends who claim to be web designers but cant ‘cut the mustard’ concerning professional design standards and professional industry practices. Particularly if you are looking for a site which performs well on search engines

Do they have a strong portfolioAsk to review a portfolio of design specific works undertaken. For example if you are looking for an e-Commerce website, ask to see working examples of their shopping carts produced

Search engine optimisation performanceIf they says they can get your business ranking on page one of google, ask to see evidence of websites they are currently web marketing and the positions which they hold on search engines

Can they provide the web hostingYou will need somewhere to host your website. Insist on professional ‘business class’ light speed web hosting, there is no substitute for high performance site download and with larger sites they must be capable of handling many multiple users at any one time

How long have they been in businessWith wisdom comes age and learning the skills and techniques to become a web designers and search engine optimisation engineer can take many years of training, study and practice. Therefore don’t be afraid to ask your prospective web designer of their experience in the trade. Most will be pleased to talk about their achievements, products and services

Research your prospective producers Check out their client testimonials, social media and articles they have written

If they are lacking in any of these areas, they probably aren’t very well qualified and you may be mislead, mis-sold or worse.. End up with substandard product which does not rank on search enginesWe advice that it is well worth taking your time and finding the right company for you. Good luck!

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If your website content is out of date, off-brand, and out of control, you’re missing a huge opportunity to engage, convert, and retain customers online. Redesigning your home page won’t help. Investing in a new content management system won’t fix it, either. So, where do you start?
 
Without meaningful content, your website isn’t worth much to your key audiences. But creating (and caring for) “meaningful” content is far more complicated than we’re often willing to acknowledge. Content S

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A Home Designer

Posted in Home Design on December 13th, 2011 by alexander – Comments Off

This is a field of Drafting and Design that is quite often overlooked. Many people equate this professional with a drafter or architect. This is actually a separate field where the designer was trained by another experienced home designer or by an architect as an apprentice.

Most people believe that all they to need do is hire a draftsman to draw the plan that they have designed. The problem here is that a drafter is an illustrator who simply takes the ideas and sketches of another to create technical drawings. Unfortunately, a drafter may or may not posses the education and skills necessary to catch a code infraction, suggest a proper flow and layout to a home design, etc.

Whereas, an architect has training to handle most large commercial or residential designs and many do not believe they should waste their time with small to medium residences.

Sure, this professional is trained in all aspects of construction and design but there is a premium price to be paid in using their services.

That is why there are trained home designers. In most cases, you will find the training and experience you will need to have a workable and functional house plan completed by this professional that will not only stand the test of the building inspector but also the test of the contractor in the construction field.

A trained home designer should not only posses the ability to draw your plans, but also the education and experience to understand the building codes and what will or will not work functionally in a homes construction. He or she should also respect you enough to realize that the home they are drawing is yours and should reflect your wishes and your personality.

Tim Davis is a fully trained home designer with around thirty years experience as a designer and drafter. His website is at http://customhouseplans.8m.com.

Ashampoo Home Designer is a professional-quality 3D home planning tool for everyone. It lets you experiment as much as you like with what fits and how it looks before spending a single cent on materials or services. The ability to look at the planned rooms outside and inside from every perspective helps to avoid expensive mistakes its like being there, and its completely different from looking at pencil sketches on graph paper.

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