[Guest Post] The Future of Graphic Design Tools: Creative Cloud and More

As a graphic designer, I’m always browsing the web for inspiration and informative articles.

I recently stumbled upon an article from eCollegeFinder, a portal for online colleges, that questioned whether digital design skill stems from education or natural talent. In the article, designer Jim Casa says, “In the digital design field, continuing to learn and grow is a must. To remain successful, a designer has to keep up with changing technology, practices, and trends…” While the article seems to lean towards innate talent being the first step toward success, it got me thinking about how important the advancement of training and technology is to a designer.

So what are the hot topics in the future of design?

[Guest Post] Impact of Online Games on the Society in the Future

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Over the years, online games have shown a tremendous growth in the society. Started off as a simple adventure game in the 1990s, online games are now developed into more high-tech and extremely more exciting forms. More and more people, especially the teenagers are getting hooked-up or have already been hooked up with various online games. The first ever form of online game introduced in the 1990s fell under the category of first-person shooter games which used a variety of LAN protocols. It was then followed by real-time strategy games which allowed multiple players to play over a local network or a modem. Later on, as the World Wide Web developed and internet browsers turned more sophisticated, web browser games were developed by several online games companies. The growth of graphic technologies like Flash and Java has even a paved way for more complex and more exciting online games.

[Guest Post] The Futuristic Home Is Right Now

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There have been some a lot of developments in home design over the last few years, and we’re getting ever-so-close to a fully automated house. Of course, as any sci-fi fan will tell you, all of these advancements, while convenient and enjoyable, can’t help but lead to the subjugation and control of all humankind. But at least our pets will be well cared for.

[Guest Post] Cable Providers of the Future

Who’s gonna be your television provider in the future? The answer may surprise you.

There’s a lot of talk out there about television. These days, with shows as important and mindblowing as Breaking Bad or Walking Dead, to say nothing about True Blood or the amazing stuff on Adult Swim, content is the most important thing around right now. That’s why broadcast is slowly becoming more obsolete and companies like Viacom are fighting with everyone over what their shows are worth.

[Guest Post] Future of Data Integrity

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EVERY day, millions of businesses and people around the world create data. This can include emails, text messages, voice recordings, photos, financial databases, online encyclopedias, social media posts and much more. While lots of data is created on a daily basis, it can be challenging to understand how this data doesn’t get corrupted. It’s important to remember that hard drives can fail, operating systems can become corrupted, and communication glitches can cause data errors and much more. However, modern computers use a number of tools to make sure that data doesn’t get corrupted over time. The following guide explores how verification software, like email verification systems, can be used to ensure the integrity of data.

[Guest Post] New Ways To Prevent Alcohol From Ruining A Night Out

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If you have recently walked into a public restroom in Michigan (USA) and heard a voice talking to you from down below, questioning whether you’ve drunk too much, don’t be too alarmed; you have not been followed in there by an angry-yet-cautious dwarf. No, instead you may have stumbled into one of many toilets which are using motion-sensitive urinal cakes in their fight against the huge number of people deciding to drink and drive.The effort hopes to get people talking about the issue of driving while intoxicated, so they become aware of their own behaviour after having had a few drinks. Often it is hard to measure one’s state of inebriation as alcohol numbs our sense of self-perception as well as our ability perceive others and our surroundings properly.