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.
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 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 MoreDid you know that although there are tons of options when choosing graphic design programs, there's one program, in particular, you should ALWAYS use for logo design? Click through to find out which one it is!
Read MoreIf you're learning graphic design and want to up-level your graphic design aesthetic right from the get-go, this is the post for you. Click through to learn the graphic design principles they only teach you in school.
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 MoreUnderstanding the difference between raster and vector images can have a huge impact on your image resolution and quality. I've made it simple for you to ensure you're using the proper file types for print and web and are able to understand the difference between the two!
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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