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Ever feel like you’re living in a cartoon world? I’m not talking about hating Mondays and having a passion for lasagna, but instead that you can’t believe the ridiculous things that people say to you, as a designer, on a regular basis. I know I get stuff like that every day, and that’s why when I saw our last post with 10 cartoons<\/a>, I knew there had to be more out there. Turns out, I was right.\n

<\/span>1. Versatility in all Things<\/span><\/h3>

\nEver looked at a logo and wondered where else it would fit? Like how it would work as an Instagram logo or just on various devices? Then this comic by Heyoka<\/a> at Kopozky<\/a> hits the spot just right.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>2. The Closet Case<\/span><\/h3>

\nAdmit it: sometimes you can become a bit of a shut-in when you’ve got a big project on your desk. I know I do, and things like “wearing matching clothes” and “smelling good” usually go right out the window, as proven by this comic by Jerry King over at Webdesigner Depot<\/a>.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>3. A Change in Status<\/span><\/h3>

\nThe client who wants no changes is like a unicorn: rare, wild and you’re not really sure if it actually exists. If it does, you want one. Bad.<\/em> Cartoon by Jerry King at Webdesigner Depot<\/a>.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>4. An Epic Quest<\/span><\/h3>

\nNow this is a rabbit hole that I can relate to. You start with a simple task, and next thing you know, it’s taking forever just to accomplish the logistics of the task, nevermind the design itself. I love this cartoon for so many reasons. Comic by Brad Colbow<\/a>.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>5. Mammoth Changes<\/span><\/h3>

\nWe’ve all been there. Big file, long load time, big changes. Sure, you don’t always want to jump off a bridge once you get one of those requests, but it sure does sound like a good idea at the time. Comic by Kristine Osbourne<\/a>\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>6. Lies that Graphic Designers Say to Art Directors<\/span><\/h3>

\nLook, I can’t post just one of these comics by Iain Cameron<\/a> and not post the rest. They’re just too good.\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>7. The Holy Trifecta<\/span><\/h3>

\nI have this buddy of mine who bases what jobs they take on three criteria: fun, fame or fortune. If it does two out of those three things, they’re good. I think I prefer this comic by Lunch Breath<\/a> better.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>8. GET OUT<\/span><\/h3>

\nInsert Comic Sans, Curlz or Brush Script in here, and I’ve got pretty much the same opinion. Comic by Straight2Helvetica<\/a>.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>9. Hurrr Durrr<\/span><\/h3>

\nIt’s hard to write a piece like this and not<\/strong> link The Oatmeal. In this case, it’s a slightly NSFW How a Web Design Goes Straight to Hell<\/a> comic, and, well, just understand that it’s worth your time to check it out.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>10. Typeface Problems<\/span><\/h3>

\nYeah, we’ve all been there. Even if you’re not a writer, you get the troubles of working with typefaces, and how sometime they can bring you down. Comic by Grant Snider at Incidental Comics<\/a>.\n\"\"\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>11. It Needs More Kerns<\/span><\/h3>

\nImproper kerning makes my teeth itch. It sets my hair on end. It makes my tummy upset — you get the point. Comics like this classic by XKCD<\/a> remind me why.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>12. Thump<\/span><\/h3>

\nKate Leth is now a famous comic book artist for Marvel, but she’s also known for doing Kate or Die. This strip refers to most artists<\/a>, but I’ll tell ya what, it’s certainly applicable for creatives of all types.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>13. Your Computer Needs Blinker Fluid<\/span><\/h3>

\nWe’ve all dealt with computer problems before, and if you’re not tech savvy, you might have to call in a professional. Hopefully they know their stuff — not like this guy in David Malki’s Wondermark<\/a>.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>14. They Have No Taste<\/span><\/h3>

\nEver go to a restaurant and critique the design of the menu? Of course you have. Because why would you want to eat at a place that has such poor taste in fonts and layout? You wouldn’t, that’s why. Comic by Ken Reynolds<\/a>.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>15. Pay Per Pixel<\/span><\/h3>

\nSometimes, things can be broken down into smaller amounts based on\nComic by OK\/Cancel<\/a>\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>16. Papyrus? PAPYRUS?!?<\/span><\/h3>

\nLook, when you make comics all the time the way that XKCD does, I’m good with using them twice in one list. I’m even better once I see that this comic references Papyrus<\/a>, one of my favorite fonts. #sarcasm\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>17. Not Stock<\/span><\/h3>

\nWe have some great photos here at CM, but not every site has cool stock photos. Or odd ones. Or impossible ones. Comic by Brad Colbow<\/a>.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>18. A-B<\/span><\/h3>

\nSome people want to make everything quantifiable, and when it comes to design, it just ain’t that easy. Unless you’re Dilbert<\/a>, in which case it’s totally possible.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>19. PIXELS!<\/span><\/h3>

\nOK seriously, The Oatmeal, even though it’s a bit NSFW, it so awesome. I’m sure you can relate to this sentiment, and if you click through<\/a>, you’ll find the rest of the goodness.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

<\/span>20. Bad Design<\/span><\/h3>

\nDilbert is a pretty solid comic if you’re into workplace humor, and who would’a thunk that they would be packed with design references? Turns out that this one<\/a> applies perfectly to web designers everywhere.\n\"\"\n<\/p>

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