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Illustrator Tutorial: How to Create a Folder Icon
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Illustrator Tutorial: How to Create a Folder Icon

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take an in-depth look behind the process of creating a folder icon, and see how easy it is to build one from scratch using nothing more than a couple of basic geometric shapes, which we’re going to adjust here and there. So, assuming you already have Illustrator up and…

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:…

Must-Have Features For Any Restaurant Website

Must-Have Features For Any Restaurant Website

Restaurants are a big part of the economy with over 600,000 in the US alone. Every restaurant in the modern age needs a good website. And thankfully these websites have the simplest design requirements. But just because they’re simple to design doesn’t mean they’re simple to create from scratch. You’ll need to know what sort…

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,…