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How To Design A Brilliant Business Logo For A Brand

DesignCrowd - Wednesday, November 23, 2016

To help discover what you need in a perfect logo, we're delighted to feature an excellent infographic produced by the team over at Company Folders. Read more

How To Check If Your Designs Match The Brief You Submitted For Your Business

Jessica Walrack - Monday, May 23, 2016

When you get designs back from a designer, it is important to know what to look for to make sure your requirements have been met, and you have received a complete final product. You have to consider whether the designer has met the goals and objectives you set out and whether they fulfilled the full scope of the project. Read more

How to Create an App: 6 Steps to Create Your Own Money Making App

Josh Borja - Monday, May 2, 2016

So you've got an idea for a (really cool/awesome/going-change-the-world/pay your rent) app? App design is trending at the moment; people are jumping at the chance to become the next 'app-reneur'. However, there is a lot of planning involved with creating the app; and in my mind it's just as demanding as creating a small business. In this post, we have done the research and set out six easy tips for creating your own app. Read more

How To Optimise Designs For Print

Jo Sabin - Thursday, April 21, 2016

Even in our digital world, design for print is one of the most important avenues in the design industry. Becoming an expert takes years of practice but the fundamentals do not. Here are the basics to include in your process for print glory! Read more

Inspiration Versus Plagiarism - 5 Steps To Avoiding Design Theft

Jane Murray - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Arguably the most important aspect of your logo is that it's yours, and not somebody else's. Plagiarism is a serious issue, and has to be taken into account during the design process. Luckily, it's easy to make sure the line between inspiration and plagiarism isn't crossed, and your logo ends up representing you and you alone. Read more

What To Consider When You Want To Print A Design

Jessica Walrack - Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Designing media virtually is one thing, but when you want to actually print a design there are several other factors at play. From what you want to print on, to the color format, to the issue of bleeding, you will need to do some planning ahead of time. Not to worry, here is a handy resource you can use as a checklist for what to consider when you want to print a design. Read more

Tips On How To Create The Best UI/UX For Your Website

Jessica Walrack - Monday, April 11, 2016

If you are building a website, there is much more to it than just putting pages together. You also need to design for the user experience. You'll find plenty of developers out there who have a good grasp of the technical requirements for building a site, but you will also need a skilled web designer to help create the best experience for your visitors. Here are some of the ins and outs of UI/UX that are important to be aware of. Read more

Logos vs Icons ... What are the Differences Between Logos and Icons?

DesignCrowd - Monday, March 21, 2016

At first glance, some may think there is not that much difference between a logo and an icon. After all, both are used to represent something. Most consider them one and the same.So under which category does your design project fall?Posting a project under the right category attracts the attention of the Read more

How To Write a Design Brief in 10 Steps

DesignCrowd - Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Learn how to set a budget, deadline, and clear requirements for your design project. A detailed brief ensures smooth collaboration with designers. Read more

Design Contest Tips - The 5 Keys to Running a Successful Design Contest

DesignCrowd - Thursday, February 4, 2016

Discover how to get more entries for your design contest and get the most creativity from graphic designers. The 5 Keys to Running a Successful Design Contest Read more

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