Taylor Loran
Taylor Loran is a media junkie. She is a writer, editor, photographer and graphic designer and has a BA in visual journalism.
She has worked as a art director, page designer, reporter, photo editor, copy editor and editorial assistant for several magazines and newspapers. She has also served as an editor for a literary arts magazine and has several years experience in the commercial printing industry.
Taylor is a GD USA magazine's American Graphic Design Awards winner and won first and second place in open page design from the Wyoming Press Association. Her article on a sustainable graphic designer won Suite101.com's Ace Interview Challenge and she has also won awards in photography and poetry.
To see her writing browse her Suite101.com articles or her Associated Content articles. To see her design work, view her online portfolio.
Latest Articles
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Sustainable Graphic Design
Sustainable design consultant Naomi Pearson talks about what sustainable graphic design is and how designers can get involved in the green movement.
Oct 19, 2009
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Finding an Awesome Online Portfolio Tool
For those looking for a top-notch portfolio tool, here are deviantART.com's findings on what a great portfolio site should offer.
Oct 19, 2009
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Making the Most of Twitter for Designers
Just about every working professional is on Twitter, but what works for some may not work for others. Here are some ways to make Twitter a successful use of time.
Oct 19, 2009
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Why Graphic Designers Should Use Twitter
For designers who haven't jumped on the Twitter bandwagon, here's how it can be a huge benefit to be part of the Twitterverse.
Oct 19, 2009
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Writing Tips for Graphic Designers
Whether it be for a blog, copy for a portfolio site or simply just a cover letter, follow these techniques to develop clear and concise articles or blog posts.
Oct 19, 2009
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Getting the Best Images Out of Photographers
Suggestions on how to have clear and hassle free communication with photographers and how to get the best possible images out of them.
Oct 19, 2009
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Reducing Paper Consumption as a Graphic Designer
By taking a good look at paper usage and implementing a few standard practices, a graphic design business can decrease its reliance on paper.
Oct 8, 2008
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Basics of Newspaper Design
Newspaper design is more than just design it is visual communication. Learn the tricks of the trade that will pull the reader in and convey the message of the story.
Jul 1, 2008
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Vogue Magazine's King Kong April 2008 Cover
Before the issue hit the newsstands, critics were outraged by Vogue's cover decision, leaving the question, "What is the message Vogue is sending?"
Jul 1, 2008
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Applying Color Theory to Projects
Colors speak loudly. As a designer, understanding how to apply color theory to a project could be the difference between a good design and a great one.
Jul 1, 2008
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