Before computers became the main instrument of design, graphic design was a labor-intensive process involving scalpel blades, spray mount, toxic chemicals and hours spent in dark rooms.
Post-digital, a few keyboard strokes enables the process of design to print and be completed in a matter of minutes.
For both designers and freelancers, the creative process has moved on and graphic design is now a broad term covering all ends of the creative spectrum from package design to multimedia development.
Unfortunately, copyright law has struggled to keep up with the new technologies and things do not always appear to be black and white. Here are some pointers:
What is Copyright?
Copyright gives the owner of original, creative works the exclusive right to copy, publish, distribute and adapt their works.
Essentially, this gives the owner the right to stop others copying, adapting, publishing and distributing their work without permission.
When does Copyright begin?
Copyright begins as soon as Continue reading What Every Freelancer and Graphic Designer Needs to Know About Copyright