The #1 Thing Self-Taught Graphic Designers Get Wrong

The number one thing that self-taught designers get wrong about graphic design? That their main goal is to make things look pretty. Here’s what you should focus on instead to create better graphics and more effective results for your clients.

Graphic DesignHannah KeenerApril 26, 2021Design for Beginners, Design Do's & Dont's, Graphic Design Basics, Graphic Designer, Psychology, Design ElementsComment

3 Steps to Create Successful Social Media Templates in Illustrator

Creating an Illustrator template for my social media graphics has been a total life saver! Not having to recreate a brand new graphic every single time I publish a new blog post saves me 30 minutes every. single. time. You need a template too – so follow these three simple steps to create them!

Graphic DesignMariah AlthoffDecember 5, 2016Social Media Posts, Social Media Branding, Social Media Templates, Graphic Design Templates, Design for Beginners, Design Tips, Design Process, Design Elements Comment

The ONLY Times to Use Drop Shadows

Drop shadows are ugly. There - I said it. BUT, luckily I am here to keep you up-to-date on trends of the design world! So here are a few variations of your average drop shadow that are actually cool to use.