If 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.
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Tons of my readers ask me what programs I use to design my graphics. Today I'm spilling the beans on how I use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to create graphics for my blog.
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Calligraphy fonts and hand lettering fonts are super trendy these days and go great with fun, feminine brands as well as weddings and other fancier events. If you have no hand lettering skills, why not download modern calligraphy fonts instead?!
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Have 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.
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Are you working on designing your own logo or creating your own brand? Want to learn the exact logo design process that a real live graphic designer implements for their clients every single day? Click through to find out!
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Design your ebooks, worksheets, and checklists to be interactive PDFs using Adobe InDesign! This InDesign tutorial will teach you the basic steps to create your own clickable, fillable PDFs.
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Learn 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.
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Looking to learn Adobe Illustrator? Or maybe you're teaching yourself graphic design? This guide to Adobe Illustrator tools is the perfect place to start!
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Are you Pinterest graphics working for your brand? You may not be gaining the traction you'd like all because your Pinterest graphics aren't up to par. Learn about these 5 Tips for Designing Pinterest Graphics that Stand Out and give your Pinterest graphics a makeover!
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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!
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I 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!
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Let's face it, brush fonts are TOTALLY in right now. But with that being said, it can be super overwhelming to decide on which brush font to choose and what font to pair it with! I've put together a list of my top five favorite brush fonts – and font pairings for each – to help you pick your favorite too!
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Creating a successful font pairing to use consistently within your brand is a surefire way to create a cohesive and memorable brand identity. This post teaches you the basics of choosing font pairings, plus includes a list of my favorite websites to find fonts, as well as an infographic to pin later!
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Should you be using Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to create graphics for your business or blog? I've put together a side-by-side comparison for you to easily decide which program is best for you!
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Step two of my branding design process is always to create a mood board. Mood boards create consistency, direction and narrow your focus when you're developing a new brand identity. Gain direction in your own DIY branding process by learning how to create your own mood board here!
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There is surprisingly a lot of detail that goes into setting up a design file for print. I want to make sure you do it correctly, so you don't waste money at the print shop. In this post, I've outlined how to set up and save your design files for print preparation in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
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Finding design inspiration is an integral part of my design process. Getting ideas and knowing where to start can often be one of the hardest parts about graphic design. To help with your design process, I put together a guide to beat your creative block and a list of my favorite sites to find design inspiration.
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Learn how and why my logo has single-handedly brought in business and how yours can do the same. Plus I have added a FREE downloadable Comprehensive Logo Brainstorming Guide to lead you through this process, so you too can come out with a kickin' logo.
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If you are a blogger or entrepreneur looking for free and cheap stock photos, look no further. I have compiled the ultimate list of graphic designer approved, free and cheap stock photo sites. Take a look at the list and save it for later!
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Coming up with a color palette for your brand can be crazy hard. To help you get over this branding hump, I have put together a step-by-step guide on my proven methods for coming up with the best color scheme for your brand or business.
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