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3 Easy Ways to Get a Creative Design Reviewed and Approved for Delivery

We all can agree on one thing: designing is not an easy job. The whole designing process is riddled with hurdles. For starters, how does one convey the creativity of their design to the reviewers in question? If your mind went blank at that question, it means that you need

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13 Principles of Design and How They Can Re-Invent Your Design Game

If you're a designer or part of your job requires a lot of design approvals, you'd probably think that by now, you know all about principles of design. However, we'll have you know that designing is a vast field that considers several essential things

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Top 10 Websites To Find Free Illustrations

Are you looking for free illustrations to add more flair to your design game? If you looked this up, you’re likely a creator looking for some kooky (or regular) illustrations to pepper into your content without having to shell out hundreds of dollars. The good news is that the

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How To Annotate PDFs, Images, eBooks and Websites

One of the biggest questions that we’re forced to ask as digital content consumers is how to annotate PDFs, eBooks, websites, and digital content? Suppose you’ve started reading a fascinating book and want to mark some of the quotations you liked or raise a few questions; how do

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5 Typography Trends in Modern Graphic Design

As a graphic designer, you're always on the lookout for better design techniques. And this means incorporating all the latest trends within your design. Today, we'll be discussing typography trends that we can spot in modern graphic design and what that means for graphic designers. But

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How to Choose the Right Typeface for Your Design

As a designer, you would probably know the difference between a font and typeface. However, the big question here is; how do you translate that into a business or brand image? How do you make sure that your brand's designs have the right typeface? But why is that

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Book Cover Design: How To Create The Perfect One

Never judge a book by its cover. We've all heard that phrase countless times. And while this saying applies to almost everything in life, generally, ironically, it doesn't apply to book cover design. That's because, in the modern world, book cover design has become

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The Designer's Guide to Acing Typography in 2021

From packaging designs to website designs and even social media posts, typography designs are everywhere! They are taking upon the digital world like a storm, and it's high time that you learn the very basics of it. This will help you communicate with your designers better and develop

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10 Graphic Design Trends for Creative Designers in 2021

The design industry is an ever-changing, evolving, and organic being. Each year, the designers get a new perspective on design sense given the circumstances, consumer behavior, and general audience trends for the last year. So, what graphic trends should creatives be expecting in 2021 - a year that succeeds the

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These 13 Packaging Design Trends Will Fly Off The Shelves in 2021

Are you ready for the packing design trends in 2021? More importantly, is your product packaging ready for this year and the ones to come? Should you be making a change, if at all? If there's one thing that I can say with complete certainty, it's

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Top 14 Fonts That Will Be Popular With Designers In 2021

Let’s be real - we can’t be the only ones ecstatic about 2020 finally ending. While it goes without saying that all our problems won’t just magically fix as soon as the New Year arrives, at least we’ll be bidding farewell to this accursed year. The

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Good Logo VS Bad Logo: What Sets Them Apart?

A simple glimpse into your brand, an everlasting legacy, and a symbol of trust, a good logo is precious. Creativity is only the beginning of the game when you step into the design playground. But to really be impactful with your logo (or have a “good” logo), you must go

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Instagram Apps For Creative Teams

If you use Instagram, you'd know by far that Instagram is all about visuals and maintaining an aesthetic feed. Without that, you're very less likely to gain visibility and engagement. That is why several users ensure that their helpful content also looks aesthetically pleasing. And that

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Good Tips A Graphic Design Novice Should KnowThe Non-Technical Stuff

What are some excellent tips a graphic design novice should know? We recently came across a beautiful answer to this question by branding expert Sahil Dev on Quora. A quick search on Google would give hundreds of articles on this topic. You can find articles on what tools to use,

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Best Online To-Do List Apps for Creative Teams

Do you remember the countless times your meeting rooms were painted with sticky notes? We're talking about those inevitable project management meetings where everything would go haywire because there was always so much to do. And now that we've moved towards using to-do list apps, somehow

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Color Theory and Color Palettes: Everything You Should Know

Close your eyes and think of the color blue. Does it bring the image of a happy sky in your mind? What about green? Does it make you feel the warmth and the brush of soft and freshly cut grass? Now open your eyes and think about it - why

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Graphic File Formats - Where, When and How To Use Them

If you're a designer, you'd probably know everything about the graphic file formats and use them properly. But even if you're not a designer, you should still have this information so you can streamline your work process better. Think about it - how many

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Top 6 Website Proofing Tools To Make Your Life Easier

Working on website designs can be a daunting task for any web designer despite your years of experience in the field. It requires keeping track of a lot of information in emails and messages. And of course, the never-ending critiques that require a thorough follow-up with approval processes. So, if

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Instagram Accounts Every Creative Must Follow for Jaw-Dropping Inspiration

As a creative designer, you're very likely to run out on creativity. Its because you have to come up with as many designs as one can think of to impress several people in a day. But such strenuous times and strict deadlines can be enemies to your creative

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Top 8 Podcasts Every Graphics Designer Must Listen To

As a designer, you need to develop new, creative ideas for every project you work on. And while this is fun, it can also mean running into a few bumps in the road. But with the right kind of content and podcasts to inspire you, you can make sure you

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11 Chrome Extensions To Skyrocket Your Design Career

If you're a graphic designer, you'd already know the struggle of creating the best designs for your clients. But considering that there's a ton of competition and multiple resources that people use to better their work, delivering your best isn’t always easy. But

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Portfolio Design Ideas To Help You Attract Customers and Success

Your portfolio design is a representation of your company’s value and creativity. But with so many creative elements to choose from, the right kind of creative value has become increasingly difficult to harvest and showcase. This is especially true when you intend to attract the right kind of clientele

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14 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read For Heavenly Inspiration

Books are your best friend. There is an absolute truth to this statement, no matter how cliche it may sound to you. They are essentially a pathway to success filled with findings, lessons, and experiences of other people. This knowledge places you at an advantage and helps you get a

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Modern Packaging Designs - PANTONE Colors That Endure and Sparkle In Your Eyes

You should never judge a book by its cover! We all hear that phrase now and then, especially when it comes to other people. And while that might be true for not judging humans, it certainly doesn't apply in the world of sales and marketing. Think about it

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2020's Top 20 Google Font Pairs For Your Next Project

There was a time when the content of every website looked similar. And that is because the typography was so similar to each other, one could hardly make out the difference. As a designer, you may always be overwhelmed with the idea of choosing the right font for your design