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翻译：Megaeraxcz2

I had a great time in design school, I was constantly learning and surrounded by lots of like minded people. However, after five years of freelancing as a graphic designer, I’ve learned many new things. The following list is the top ten things that I had to learn the hard way.
我在艺术学校过得很不错。每天如饥似渴的学习并与志同道合者交往。但从事自由图形设计5年后，我学到了很多新东西。以下列出10件我从痛苦教训中得到的经验。

1.Your diploma doesn’t help you to find a job
1. 文凭不能保证你找到工作。

But your portfolio does! Of course it’s a good thing to get a design education and a proof of it, but when it comes to get money out of their wallet clients want to see what you are capable of, not a diploma. When looking for work, I never had to show my diploma, not even once.
但你的作品集可以！有过设计教育经历并获得相关证明当然是件好事，但想要客户从口袋里掏钱靠的还是你的能力而不是学位。我从不把毕业证拿出来，一次也没有过。

2.Good design takes time, don’t set too tight deadlines
2. 好作品需要时间酝酿，不要把截稿时间定得太紧。

When you are in design school, the teacher sets the deadlines for you and tries to give you enough time. Your boss or your client will not be like your design teacher, they will try to push you to be more productive and give you too little time to get work done. All my worst designs have been created when I agreed to work with unrealistic deadlines.
在艺校时，老师会设定交稿日期，一般会保证你有足够的时间。但你的老板和客户与艺校老师不同。他们会逼你提高速度，给你太短的创作时间。我最糟糕的作品都是答应在不现实的时间内交稿后草创而成的。

3.You clients don’t think that you are an artist
3. 客户不会把你看成艺术家

They just think you should help them to sell more. This doesn’t mean you should give up on good design, it just means that you’ll have to be convincing when you want to bring a more artistic touch to a job. I’ve been very frustrated with this when I first got out of school, but I learned to deal with it by educating my clients.
他们只你想让你帮忙提高销量。但这并不意味着你就该放弃设计出好作品。只是说明如果你想给作品增添更多艺术感，就得非常有说服力。刚离开学校的时候，我一直为此灰心丧气。但之后我学会了通过说服客户来解决这个问题。

4.You must be able to handle irrelevant criticism
4. 你必须能承受外行的批评

When you are in school, you learn a lot from getting criticized by your teachers and classmates. Obviously these people all have some design skills, sometimes more than yourself. It is much harder to handle critics about your work when they come from people with no design education. You can be sure that you’ll hear some insane things and have to deal with it.
在学校的时候，老师和同学的批评能让你受益良多。他们明显都有一定程度的设计技巧，有时比你更强。要接受没有受过艺术教育的外行对你作品的批评则难多了。我保证你会听到一些不可理喻的评论，这是你必须学会面对的。

5. You should backup your data on a regular basis
5.电脑数据要经常备份

Most people learn this the hard way, the day their computer crashes. Usually it happens at the worst time, before a client meeting or something similar. If you think that this isn’t design-related, you are totally wrong.
大部分人是从电脑崩溃的惨痛教训中学到这点的。一般都发生在最关键的时候，比如与客户见面前等等。如果你认为这和设计毫无关系那就大错特错了。

6.Start networking, now!
马上开始建立关系网

Be sociable, even if you are the best designer out there, nobody will know it if people don’t get a chance to meet you. You don’t even need to attend work-related events, just join a sport team, drama group or whatever suits you, the most important thing is that you meet some like-minded people. When with people, don’t oversell and talk about your work all the time, but be sure never to miss an opportunity when you think that someone could need your skills.
多参加社交活动。如果不与人交往，再好的艺术家也会默默无闻。你没必要去进行和工作相关的活动。可以加入运动队，喜剧小组或其它适合你的团体。关键是认识志同道合的人。和人交往时不要总是自我推销和谈论工作。但发现有人用得上你本事的时，别错失良机。

7.Make sure your client signs a contract
确保客户与你签下合同

This is sometimes annoying, especially when you think that you can trust the client, but it can save you a lot of trouble. You should make it a habit to have you clients signing a simple and comprehensive contract before starting to work. If you have no clue of how to write a contract, take a look at this article by Andy Clark.
这点有时让人很恼火，特别当你觉得某个客户很可信时，但签合同能让你避免很多麻烦。你应该养成习惯在开始工作前与客户签下一份简单而全面的合同。如果不知道怎么写合同，看看这篇安迪•克拉克写的文章。

8. Learning design is an ongoing process
学艺之途无止境

Getting your diploma doesn’t mean that your design education is over, far from it. As a designer you have to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, software updates and industry news, or you’ll quickly lose touch.
拿到学位不意味着你已不需要再进行艺术教育，这还远远不够。作为设计师，你必须时刻保持在潮流最前端，不断学习新软件，通晓行业新闻。否则就会很快落伍。

9 Being a good designer is not only about talent
9.天赋不是成为优秀设计师的唯一要素

“I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it”. This quote by Thomas Jefferson says it all about the importance of hard work in creative fields. As a designer, you need to read, work and experiment constantly, it is the only way to let your natural talent explode.
“我很相信运气，但我发现勤奋能带来好运”， Thomas Jefferson的这句话揭示了勤奋在创造性领域中的重要性。作为一个设计师，你必须不断阅读，工作和尝试。这是让你天赋爆发的唯一方法。

10. Your printer will stop working when you need it the most
10 打印机总在最需要的时候出毛病

Need to print your design to go meet your client? Chances are that your printer will chose that moment to die. Make sure you have some friends or working partners willing to help in these cases.
需要打印设计去见客户吗？你的打印机有可能就在那个时侯失灵。确保自己在这种情况下有朋友或同事愿意帮忙。

翻译：Megaeraxcz2

江边有个湘潭县
Xiangtan County along the river

日出东方
Behold! The sun emerges from the east
盛世莲乡
Shines the lotus town in the prosperous society of peace
湘江北上
Northward runs the Xiang Jiang river
歌声飞扬
High above soars the exciting singings.
江边有个湘潭县
It is Xiangtan County along the river
天下壮县美名扬
It is the magnificent place far and wild known
今日湘潭县
Today, it is the time for us Xiangtanese
自强不息 敢为人先
Let’s strive hard and dare to be the pioneer
弄大潮 发展县域经济
To fight to thrive in the tide of the market economy
扛大旗 进军全省五强
To march toward the top 5 counties of Hunan province under the lead of CPC.
芙蓉国里尽朝晖
Witnessed by the morning sunlight, glowing in the flowery Xiangtan County
谱写壮县新辉煌
Time has come to write a new chapter for our glorious hometown!

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The first thing that catches my eyes about Gucci Ladies Web Medium Hobo is the color. The off-white guccissima leather with off-white leather trim and light gold hardware makes the bag look gorgeous and stick out in a cluster of other handbags. The shiny gold hardware and the off-white guccissima leather bring out the best in each other. Practicality comes in this simply yet stylish Gucci Ladies Web Medium Hobo. You may look no more for a bag that combines practicality and stylishness as this Gucci handbag. It's not that large enough, but your daily essentials should already be carried with a size of 12.4"L x 3.2"W x 7.9"H.

The inside zip and cell phone pockets make it more practical. Moreover, its modern-classic appearance would definitely last from seasons to seasons. It is a good thing that you won't need to worry about keeping yourself in the trend, because this bag could make you stylish for every season. The white color and the classic-modern appearance enable you to be perfect no matter what outfit you wish to wear. Whether you're in your city shorts and cute tee or perhaps denims and a collared top or probably a city dress, this Gucci Ladies Web Medium Hobo will surely give your overall look an added style. What's more, the overall design and appearance would create a very luxurious look on your totality. With a reasonable price, $825, many people can afford it. Although it seems to be a bit hefty, you would make a good use of it for many years. Don't you think it is a good investment?

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Year after year, Gucci has been remodeling its classic designs in every new collection. Actually, for those fashion giant, it's an unwritten rule in the industry. A great portion of young fashion chasers are reluctant to accept the so-called inheritance. As a matter of fact, it is really boring with abundant déjà vu. That's why fast fashion has become the mainstream. In Gucci 2009 Spring/Summer collection, we can still find lots of familiar faces which cause nothing except deep disappointment. I have to admit that they really work their fingers to the bone to make some alterations, trying to present a fresh feeling, but most of the attempts are ridiculous, just like putting a baby doll dress on grandmas. But some of them combine the tradition and innovation in a harmonious way, such as the Gucci New Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag.

There are 3 variations of this New Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag which is far less than 7 of the large version which reflects the popularity of large bags in recent years. But I believe this mania will fade away soon. After all, how many ladies want to hand or should a sandbag for a long time? The ebony one on the left is made of dark brown leather with crystal GG Fabric which is a good choice for everyone. The black one in the middle is preferred by more sophisticated women and the right one that is made of light brown guccissima leather is a little bit cliché for me.

The sizes of these three bags are all 34 x 4.5 x 28 cm. That's suitable enough for most daily occasion and you will encounter inconvenience induced by large bags. There is a single adjustable strap and a detachable should strap. So you can either hand or should it according to your needs. All bags feature iconic Gucci G pattern decorated with hand stitching on the bottom which is elegant and full of femininity but it is the push lock closure and the tassels with bamboo detail make the bag break out from the pack. The golden push lock closure is exquisite and presents the contemporary style in contrast to the oriental flavor exuding from the tassels with bamboo detail which are much more significant and eye-catching than the large version. This time, Gucci got it.

Designer handbags are never just for functionality. We choose one as we choose our life. Take the Gucci New Jackie Medium Shoulder bag and accompany with the eternal glamour in your journey of life.

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As an Academy Award-winning director and scripter, Sofia Coppola should never be doubted about her genius and charming. Even when she was crowned as the "Worst New Star" in the 1990 Golden Raspberry Awards for her stiff and affected performance in The Godfather III,we can still witness several shining points in her acting career. But when it comes to fashion, it turns to be a disaster.

The collection she worked with cooperation of fashion icon Louis Vuitton certainly stirred waves in luxury industry and acquired decent sales at the beginning. Then it faded away as expected within the flooding new products in the market. That's not surprised as Ms.Coppola has been boasting about her conception on practicability rather than style and beauty. Oh gosh, lady! This is the fashion world. We are not selling sandbag, we are promoting luxury.

Take this Louis Vuitton Slim Lambskin Gold clutch for example. I have to admit that it is so useful. It measures with 8.3" x 5.1" x 1.1" which is a suitable size to handle for any daily occasion. Ms. Coppola once stressed her ideal specification on bag in an interview," It fits all your things but isn't too big and isn't too heavy". I believe that she and LV designer must have spent a lot to choose a handy size. The clutch is made of a whole piece of delicate gold metallic lambskin. The shinning and eye-catching design will surely make you on the spotlight of a party or nightclub paired with a smoothing evening gown. With the dark brown lambskin and micro fiber lining, it features two components and three slots for cards inside. You won't fall in trouble with crunching space and fragile inner lining. When Ms. Coppola said," We went through a lot of prototypes but it was fun. It was always exciting to get a new one and I would try them out and add things." she must have been extremely serious and spared no effort on extending endurance of her collection. That's admirable.

However, Ms. Coppola went too far on functionality. The overall design of the bag is just another cliché from Louis Vuitton which has been an expert to revamp its classical designs with minimum alterations for years. The abundant femininity exuding from the Slim Lambskin Gold clutch is attractive for any females. Yes, women from 8 to 80 all can grab it. What could be worse when you own an exactly same bag as your mother, even grandmother? Furthermore, the color is a little bit lack of vitality as well as luxury. The mediocre choice will make both young and sophisticated fashion aficionados hard to enjoy it by heart. But maybe that's is what Ms. Coppola was searching for, as she admitted "I wanted a bag that I could use every day that was coming from the heritage of Louis Vuitton's great leather goods, not connected to the fashion side of the brand."

That's where the fashion train wreck began!

Love it or hate. Many celebrities from other different walks of life are jumping on the bandwagon of fashion. Some of them did fantastic job, such as Sara Jessica Parker. Some of them, unfortunately, just add another piece of trash on the market. Maybe thing will turn around and we can ignore those failures as Louis Vuitton Slim Lambskin Gold clutch.

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I don't know if I was attractive by Madona or the Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM, but LV 2009 Ad campaign is absolutely intriguing. Gosh, she is such a perfect model for LV. Who can resist the sophistication and sensuality nurtured by time and wisdom? Although Monogram Multicolor Canvas collection has been a hit since its launch but few LV aficionados will take it seriously rather than a gizmo. In the other hand, LV has been criticized for its conservatism for years. Among the 2009 spring and summer collection, we can easily identify some familiar faces. That's why this Kalahari Handbag breaks away from the pact. Between the dilemma of tradition and innovation, it chooses the gridlock's porridge.

Grafted with Monogram Canvas, Vuitton Kalahari PM measures 9.8" x 9" x 3.9" supplying enough space for daily use. You just need pack all your stuff up and hand or elbow it to anywhere with the comfortable flat natural cowhide handles. It is trimmed with natural cowhide and metallic leather to offer additional protection and unique flavor. There are several golden brass pieces on the monogram canvas which makes the iconic pattern shinning and vivid. The flap is huge and the drawstring is adjustable but the pompons, resin and metal eyelets on the bottom of the drawstring grabs attentions without effort.

Lined with microfiber, the Vuitton Kalahari PM features a flat pocket and a phone pocket inside. That's handy. But compared with functionality, I appreciate more on the savagery exuding from the rounded shape. The name Kalahari comes from a desert in southwest Africa where an animated feature film slated in 2009 is being produced to discover the desolate and wild world. Time is unstoppable. Our happiness and sorrow are just as transient as a fleeting cloud. Eventually we can't do nothing but accept the truth that we are not younger any more then we raise our head, laugh it out and move forward with the Vuitton Kalahari PM.

Yes, on this defining moment, the popularity of change is going through the roof. But in Gucci 2009 Spring/Summer Bag collection, Bag aficionados may feel a little bit disappointed by the revamping designs with classic elements which Gucci has inherited or been too lazy to change for years. Luckily, there still is still silver lining among abundant clichés, such as the Tribeca Medium Shoulder Bag.

To be honest, Gucci made a bold move on this bag. If you're looking for a head-turning bag-and maybe even a little controversy-this is the Gucci handbag for you. Or, if you're looking for something to present to the handbag collector who already has everything, the Tribeca makes a highly unique gift idea.

With the measurement of 10.2"L x 7.5"W x 8.3"H, this Gucci Tribeca Medium Messenger Bag definitely can hold as much stuff as the attention from others. Evoking an unmistakable retro feel, the focal point of this '60s-inspired Gucci purse is the tattoo-like graphic emblazoned across the flap, complete with hearts, roses, and the Gucci name. An oversized heart crest is imprinted into the leather next to the design. Traditional Gucci enthusiasts may not embrace this unconventional style, but for daring fashionistas who want to shake up their collection with something avant-garde, the Tribeca Gucci handbag beautifully fits the bill. It's sure to elicit double-takes when you carry it to restaurants, shops, or for a night out on the town.

When you look beyond the unusual insignia, the Tribeca offers some pleasing design elements indicative of a Gucci handbag: smooth, fine-grained leather; durable hardware; and meticulous perimeter stitching. The decorative tassels and skinny adjustable strap perpetuate the bag's retro theme. An interior zippered pocket keeps small valuables contained. A classic messenger flap conceals the secure drawstring closure, making this bag a daring complement to casual ensembles. The Tribeca is right at home with a tee-shirt and jeans, although it would also look great paired with a sporty dress or skirt.

As expected, this Gucci Tribeca Medium Shoulder Bag is priced at a price of 1395 USD. That's not friendly for normal consumers in this economic downturn. But designer bags are investment rather than household products. It is surely fantastic when you should the luxury and handle the art.

Louis Vuitton is proud of its iconic monogram and absolutely obsessive with it. They tireless the launch new collection in various shape and with the same monogram patterns. I don't know if that's so called inheritance of classic but it is certainly a surest way to generate aesthetic fatigue. So when I am bored to death in the de ja vu of the LV 2009 cruise line, this Louis Vuitton Cabas Naxos Bag catches my eyes without striking a blowing.

With size of 18.1" x 15.7" x 6.7", Gucci Cabas Naxos has enough space for traveling necessities. It features silvery brass pieces and double zipper closure. The top handle is rounded and made of leather which is comfortable to use and stylish. There are one zipped lining pocket and a cell phone pocket inside the bag offering extra convenience for travelers especially for gentles.

Crafted with Naxos Leather, There are two colors for choosing in this handbag collection-Taupe and White. I will choose the while one without any hesitance because it's the perfect match for the name "Naxos" which comes from the famous Greek island. Greece is a place full of mystery and imagination. Islands studs in the deep-blue Aegean Sea as pearls for ancient goddesses. We have Santorini which presents light blue and White is the color of Naxos Island. Along million years, its peace and purity never fades.

In this turbulent world, everybody is too tired and busy to recognize himself. We tend to follow the temptation of superficial sensory stimuli advocating by giant companies and elated celebrities. That's why dazzling new bag brands are flooding in the market and disappearing as swift as their emerging. But something is totally different in the White Louis Vuitton Cabas Naxos. Vanity went away and left nothing but elegancy and sedateness which touches our heart.

Carrying a Louis Vuitton Cabas Naxos and wandering on the white beach of Naxos Island, maybe we can retrieve our lost innocence and find ourselves.

It is hard for us to imagine a notable fashion empire was created by a 16-year-old, but Cristobal Balenciaga did it and did it very well. As early as 13, Balenciaga start his career in fashion and he was a huge fans of the Marquise of Casa Torres for her impeccable elegance who invited him to design a dress for her. That is where the legend began. Then he traveled to Paris and encouraged his already burgeoning talent by exposing himself to the then popular design houses of the early 20th century; Doucet, Worth and Drecoll.

Balenciaga opened the first design house in San Sebastian after he return to Spain in 1915 at age 16. The wheel of history starts to rotate. In the next century, Balenciaga fashion house went up and down in the fashion world. But in 1997, a terrible show directed by Josephus Thimister almost ruined the prestigious status the company earned after many year's tireless effort. Luckily, the turning point came in the same year when Nicolas Ghesquire took the helm of the company as creative directory. He has revitalized the house of Balenciaga while maintaining Cristobal's haute couture standards and classic Balenciaga style. Ninety years later, Balenciaga is still famous for its founders principles of design-Ghesquire's ready to wear collections continue to sell out.

Ghesquire also made great accomplish on handbags such as the renowned Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag launched in Balenciaga Spring 2001 collection which has became one of the crucial alteration in designer handbag history and is spotted hanging from celebrities arms on a regular basis from Sarah Jessica Parker to Paris Hilton. Although the Balenciaga motorcycle bag is not easily available to the common woman that makes it more mysterious and charming.

Crafted from Italian calf leather and distressed to add character, the motorcycle bag is supple and super soft. This trendy bag has several popular features including the signature trailing laces and removable shoulder strap. Authenticity is the key, and all Balenciaga motorcycle bags come with a silver engraved identification plate and serial number. A zipper closure, inside zippered compartment, and a ton of room inside for all of your storage needs round out the fantastic features of the motorcycle bag.

Heritage comes with history but classic derives from innovation. Combined with authenticity and creativity, there is no doubt Balenciaga handbag will give us more surprise.

To be honest, I hate anything so-called avant-garde. I just don’t know why they either enjoy assembling a bunch of craps or strain every nerve to wipe out sexual difference. Don’t get me wrong. I am not advocating sexism here, just a little bit miss those days when femininity prevailed. Maybe this idea turns to be popular again recently. In this spring, LV launched Mademoiselle Pastel Collection which yields to romantic and rebellious charm. This collection offers a series of accessories for women from head to hoof. Although each piece exudes its own charisma, this Farndole Bracelet grabs my heart without any effort at the first glance.

With Diameter measuring 2.6", Louis Vuitton Farndole Bracelet is comfortable to clasp around wrist. It is made of colored resin which is crystal and wearable. Floating on the surface is the iconic LV monogram. Personally I’m bored with this classic pattern that LV had been revamping on most of products since it was created by George Vuitton. But a unique charisma and harmony emerges magically when it appears on this chucky bracelet. Maybe boredom comes from lacking of creativity rather than inheriting the classic design.

The name of this bracelet derives from Farndole, a traditional French dance in which dancers hold their hand and skip at every beat. It's a simple and easy style just as life in France. Living in a busy world full of anything but certainty, we are cherishing every moment of peace. Wear the Louis Vuitton Farndole Bracelet; indulge on the cold and smooth touch of skin. Life goes on with a piece of timeless luxury.