I’m all for making design more accessible, but the problem with Canva is that it limits the value you can provide to your client (which also limits the amount you can charge them!). So today I want to share a few things you can do to quit relying on the same overused Canva templates that are all over Instagram.
Read MoreThe Adobe Creative Suite is the industry standard for design software. But which one of Adobe’s 30+ programs is the best replacement for Canva?
Read MoreIf you’re new to design, you’ve probably dabbled in web-based designs programs like Canva. If you’re ready to step it up a notch (and maybe even make this your full-time career), you need to be using more professional software! To help you understand the difference between these beginner programs and top-tier design applications, I’ve put together a list of the top four benefits of switching from Canva to Illustrator!
Read MoreIf you're serious about a career in design, you need to be using Adobe. It’s not that Canva is bad, it’s just that Adobe gives you a lot more functionality and enables you to create higher quality work — which also means you can charge more money!
Read MoreIt’s hard to know where to start building a graphic design portfolio when you don’t have much design experience. Here are 4 ways to build a design portfolio you love so you can book your dream clients!
Read MoreYour portfolio can make or break your success as a graphic designer – it’s essentially your graphic design resume. So before you start sending your work to potential employers, make sure you’re not making these common portfolio mistakes!
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that cursive fonts are one of the most popular trends in typography right now. And it’s not hard to see why! Check out my top 5 tips for effectively using cursive fonts in your designs.
Which program should you be using to design your graphics – Adobe Illustrator or Canva? I’m comparing the differences between the two design programs so you can know the difference!
Read MoreIf you've been wanting to teach yourself graphic design, look no further than this post! I've rounded up the top five posts you should read to start learning graphic design on your own.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how people have those super fancy email signatures in Gmail? Well wonder no more! I've put together a design tutorial that teaches you just that.
Read MoreLearn how to use every single Adobe Illustrator tool from this guide! This is the perfect post for anyone teaching themselves graphic design or learning Adobe Illustrator.
Read MoreLooking to learn Adobe Illustrator? Or maybe you're teaching yourself graphic design? This guide to Adobe Illustrator tools is the perfect place to start!
Read MoreCreating 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!
Read MoreI want each and every one of you to be killer designers. But, depending on your graphic design experience, you may still be making a few of these mistakes that DIY graphic designers make. Luckily, they're all super easy to fix, so click through to find out if you're making these mistakes too!
Read MoreDrop 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.
Read MoreIs your typography helping or hindering your designs? Check out these top rules to follow and mistakes to avoid in order to unify your graphics, look professional and attract your target audience.
Read MoreWhat are RGB, CMYK and Pantone colors and why should I care?! Lucky for you, here is a whole post simplifying the basics of all three!
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