ByKimberly Zierlein
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Creating clean, sharp artwork is within reach using a few mouse clicks to take a base design to an original. Custom shapes are items that work well within Adobe Photoshop to create graphical artwork. Not only are custom shapes preloaded into the program files, but you as the designer can create your own custom shapes…
ByKimberly Zierlein
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What is a Photoshop pattern exactly? It’s a .pat file format used in Photoshop to help create texture and a seamless, repeating pattern across an image. This unique function can be found by navigating to the top menu to Window > Pattern. This will open the Pattern panel for the designer to access a diverse…
ByBrant Wilson
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Rebranding is no small task for any business to undertake. When you initiate a rebrand, you can change everything from the appearance of your company to its tone of voice and personality. Going into the process with the right set of “deliverables” you expect from your branding team is crucial. Knowing your rebranding deliverables means…
ByBrant Wilson
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Creating a great brand design is essential for any business. A well-designed brand will help customers remember your company and understand what it represents. It can also help you stand out from the competition. In this blog post, we will give you tips on how to create the best brand design possible. We will also…
ByBrant Wilson
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In the age of social media ubiquity, people are exposed to more businesses and brands on a daily basis than ever before. In fact, it’s estimated that the average person sees up to 10,000 ads every single day. With all of this exposure, it’s easy for your business to get lost in the noise. To…
ByBrant Wilson
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The logo is a critical aspect of any company or brand’s visual identity. Your logo will appear on your website, business cards, brochures, social media profiles, merchandise, and more. Creating a logo can be an intimidating process if you’ve never done it before, but thankfully there are several different options available. Whether you have thousands…
ByBrant Wilson
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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Porkbun.com. If you’ve ever considered trying a website domain name that is not .com, you may have wondered if you would be taken seriously. After all, everyone knows .com and even using something like .co or .net was previously seen as confusing. Now, however, the options have…
ByKaitlin Westbrook
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What are the best package design fails? Bad package design is something we all encounter. But for designers and copywriters—the people who agonize over the right look and the perfect words—these encounters can be especially painful. Even the worst designs can be great learning opportunities, however. And with that in mind, we’ve compiled 10 examples of bad…
ByKaitlin Westbrook
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What are the best fan art websites? DeviantArt Tumblr Pinterest Flickr Imgur Dorkly Geek & Sundry Nerdist Gizmodo Blizzard Entertainment Fanart Central Society6 Teefury Threadless Redbubble Why should I care about fan art? Most of us have one or two obsessions—entertainment that compels us to re-watch, re-read, and re-consider. For me, it’s shows like Stranger Things or books like Harry Potter. For…
ByJake Rocheleau
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The toughest part of creating a great design is gauging the quality. When you work in a team it’s much easier to get critiques that help you along the way. But working by yourself or for a client leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Clients don’t know how to critique so it’s up to…