ByBrant Wilson
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I didn’t know what exactly to call them, but I’ve seen these shapes appear in many places across the design world. I’m calling them “teardrop foliage.” I think they are cool shapes, and they are relatively simple shapes, so they are very versatile and can be used in many different ways. I spent some time…
ByKaitlin Westbrook
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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…
ByBrant Wilson
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My first set of Photoshop brushes (high-res watercolor) was pretty popular, so I thought I would feed you all some more. (examples and download instructions below) I’m beginning to make a lot of brushes for myself because I can’t always find exactly what I want online. Of course, I would never do that without sharing…
ByBrant Wilson
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I started to make Photoshop brush sets here on BittBox many years ago, and everyone seems to love them, so I’m gonna keep sharing them whenever I can. I actually took leaves from my own back yard and scanned them to make this Hi-Res Photoshop Brush set. There are 10 brushes in the set, and…
ByJake Rocheleau
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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…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Staring at a blank page can always be a little intimidating, even for skilled designers. But this is the starting point of every new design project. As you go through the motions creating more work you’ll learn to develop your own routine for approaching projects. But if you have no idea where to start then…
ByBrant Wilson
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It is that time again. Illustrator Brushes! The possibilities are endless with this set because I also included the simpler brushes that the more complex ones are comprised of. I also included AI, SVG, and EPS, for anyone who doesn’t use Illustrator. Don’t forget to play with your stroke size to get your most desired…
ByKaitlin Westbrook
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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…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Working as a freelance designer is tough. It requires a lot of problem solving and working closely with clients to make sure you deliver exactly what they need. But it’s also incredibly rewarding to help someone get their website online and teach them how to manage their online presence. One of the lengthier tasks is…
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…