Author: Kaitlin Westbrook

Kaitlin Westbrook is a content writer who covers business, creative content, professional writing, and more. When she's not writing, she enjoys movies, baking, and her Pomeranian.
What Designers Can Learn From Mom Blogs (Bonus Freebies Inside!)

What Designers Can Learn From Mom Blogs (Bonus Freebies Inside!)

What are mom blogs? Most of us have found ourselves trapped in the rabbit hole of motherhood lifestyle blogs,  or “mom blogs.” Maybe you spent time reading an inspirational adoption story; perhaps you’ve followed a family living off the grid. Or maybe you’re like me, and one “quick search” for coconut oil turned into thirty minutes…

Make Your Own Business Cards: 10 Free Sites That Simplify Design

Make Your Own Business Cards: 10 Free Sites That Simplify Design

Do you need to make your own business cards in the digital age? Professionals are now connected in an unprecedented way. With social media, online portfolios, and instant messaging, you may be wondering—is it really necessary to make your own business cards when we have the Internet? After all, don’t many of us toss cards…

5 Ways Applying Psychology to Your Work Can Improve Your Designs

5 Ways Applying Psychology to Your Work Can Improve Your Designs

Why applying psychology to your work is important in graphic design Understanding psychology is an important part of how we interact with others. Applying psychology to your work is no different, especially if you’re a graphic designer. Consider, for instance, how you communicate with the people around you. Are your conversations with colleagues the same…

Find After Effects Intro Templates Using These 10 Sites and Pages

Find After Effects Intro Templates Using These 10 Sites and Pages

Where can I find After Effects Intro Templates? There are easier tasks than creating a perfect intro for your short film or YouTube video. After all, making intros can be time-consuming. What’s more, the creative process takes experience and resources—both of which can be hard to come by. These stock images and videos can bring…

Pros and Cons of Freelancing: 10 Things Every Freelancer Understands

Pros and Cons of Freelancing: 10 Things Every Freelancer Understands

What are the pros and cons of freelancing? You’ve probably heard a lot about the freelance life. Is it preferable? Healthy? Anxiety-inducing? Like anything else, it can be any or all three, depending on your goals. So, how can you know if it’s right for you? Today we’ll discuss the pros and cons of freelancing:…

Follow These 5 Tips in Your Next Graphic Design Cover Letter

Follow These 5 Tips in Your Next Graphic Design Cover Letter

How do I write a graphic design cover letter? Know your audience Sell yourself Have a voice Keep it brief Get interesting When it comes to writing a graphic design cover letter for an awesome-sounding job, chances are you’re no rookie. Let’s face it; the job market is saturated. Creative jobs often provide awesome perks,…

21 Inspiring Instagram Accounts for Maximum Creativity
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21 Inspiring Instagram Accounts for Maximum Creativity

What are the most inspiring Instagram accounts for artists? You may have had a teacher who reminded you over and over, “Creativity doesn’t happen in a vacuum.” And you may have thought, “That’s great and all, but if I’m not waiting for creativity to strike, how am I supposed to get inspired?” If you’ve ever…

How to Sell Stock Photography and the Sites You Should Be Using

How to Sell Stock Photography and the Sites You Should Be Using

Are you wondering how to sell stock photography? If you’re considering how to sell stock photography, you may consider finding a microstock website, such as Shutterstock, Fotolia, iStock, or 123RF, then follow the steps below: Become a contributor by signing up with one or more microstock sites. Get familiar with the licensing agreement for each site you…

20 Disruptive Professionals Who Are Entrepreneurs in Their Industry

20 Disruptive Professionals Who Are Entrepreneurs in Their Industry

Who are the entrepreneurs you should be following? As the business industry consistently becomes more and more saturated, professional paths can seem daunting. Luckily, there are a number of entrepreneurs who have laid innovative groundwork through new technology and inspirational stories. Today we’re going to explore 20 of those people—professionals, like you, who are entrepreneurs…

10 Alabama Graphic Designers and Artists You Will Want to Hire
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10 Alabama Graphic Designers and Artists You Will Want to Hire

Who are the best Alabama graphic designers? There’s no question that the Heart of Dixie has a lot of character, history, and… well, heart. With its big personality and rivaling college football teams, there’s a lot in Alabama to love. Still, as a creative, you don’t want to overlook the thriving art culture currently at…