Music piracy is stealing, isn't it? (Infographic)

The debate over music piracy has raged on. The metaphor we've been told to believe is that it's theft. That musicians, producers, songwriters and middle men are having their bank accounts drained by online hackers who steal torrential amounts of their data. Maybe that's all true? Take a look at this infographic/illustration and discuss.

Click to enlarge. Illustration by Brian E. Young.

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Taking Photos in Low Light (Infographic)

This infographic on low light photography comes from Snapsort. It has a ton of great tips such as taking a ton of photos in succession, camera settings and lens selection.

You may also want to check out our past guest posts on photography: Film Photography vs. Digital Photography by Claire Jarrett of Marketing By Web and Finding Your Own Photography Style by Sarah Gonski of loveandpaella.com

The Internet Versus the Library (Infographic)

More people in the United States use libraries than the internet. While the web is commonly referred to as the repository of all human knowledge, most books have yet to be digitized. This infographic seemed like a great follow up to my "Is Print Dead" infographic. Not only do libraries provide access to tons of books that are out of print, hard to find, or out of your price range but they provide internet access to those who couldn't afford it. They give computer access to students who need to type their papers but don't have the means.

My local library allows me to browse and reserve books online. Then I can just go to the front desk, show my library card and walk out with a pile of free books. That always seemed pretty neat and convenient. It's Netflix for books. If they delivered them to my door, that would be better. But that probably wouldn't be free. Do you think libraries are important? How do you use the library? And what can we do to save them and make them more relevant?

Courtesy of Archives.com

The Journey to Freelance Graphic Design (Infographic)

Tired of your old day job? Even though you're a designer doing pretty well, you could be more independent and have more control. This infographic by wix.com plots out the steps you need to take to build up your clientele and say goodbye to your boss. Have you made the journey or at least are thinking about it? Tell us your experiences in the comments

Courtesy of wix.com

Printing: Online, the local print shop or DIY? (Infographic)

I really enjoyed this chart from printchoice.com, mostly because it points out how costly "diy" printing really costs and how it's not worth it in a lot of situations. Planning and investing in your print projects can save you a lot of money. If you build you and your clients build your deadlines around the shipping times for projects, you can save a lot of money. Or can convince your clients that they can save a lot of money by being prepared for a little bit of shipping time. Besides, we all hate that last minute rush.

Source: PrintingChoice.com

However, you might want to do it yourself at home if you're going to do something much more unique. In that case, check out our article on DIY Business Card ideas.