The world of design is a mystery to many who observe it.To others, it is a playground where they may indulge in the investigation of talent and vision. Truthfully, the realm of design is a combined effort of natural inclination and the understanding of arrangement, planning, and assembly. To design is more than just putting pencil to paper, or hand to mouse, in hopes that something beautiful will evolve from nothingness. Design is the ability to think beforehand, to consider multiple possibilities, to envision a variety of potential goals…and to execute those ideas. Learning the tools of design is essential. To attempt to build without understanding how tools work is often-times an exercise in frustration and futility, even disaster on occasion. As is the case with any industry, no apprentice is expected or required to illustrate, fabricate, or assemble without the strict guidance of an instructor. And, it is because of this policy that raw talent becomes refined into very strong skills, tempered by cold-hard vision and a wide range of experience. The end result? The end result is what continues to perpetuate the mystery for the many, and what continues to stimulate the desire for those who wish to investigate their talent and expression.
 
“Listen to the mustn'ts, child. 
Listen to the don'ts. 
Listen to the shouldn'ts, 
the impossibles, 
the won'ts. 
Listen to the never haves, 
then listen close to me... 
Anything can happen, child. 

Anything can be.”    

 ―      Shel Silverstein
 
Academic Links
Morton Unit School District
Morton High School
Illinois State University Dept.of Technology
Illinois State University
Illinois Central College

Tutorials & Resources
Layer Basics (Photoshop)
Pen Tool Extrapolation
Color Modification
Screen Printing Your Own T-Shirt
Vinyl Application Video (Sign Warehouse)
Software and Applications
Adobe Creative Software
The industry standard software for page layout specialists, graphic designers, web developers, etc.
FL Studio
Music creation software, popular among techno, rave, hip-hop, and trance artists.
Journey Educational
Discount software for students and educational professional
Sony Creative Software
Sony's family of creative sofware is a compliment of some of the best audio/video manipulation programs on the market.
Microsoft.com
Only the best!
Books of Interests

Truly an amazing book, the Photoshop WOW manual will instruct the reader to master Adobe Photoshop and the myriad of mysteries that surround it. From basic page layout, to website authoring, Adobe Photoshop is the must-have tool for industry specialists and professionals world-wide

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For those wanting to learn more about FL Studio (formerly "Fruity Loops"), there is no greater authority on the subject than the creators themselves. The FL Studio Bible will unveil every aspect and nuance of this musical juggernaut

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