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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

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

Beautiful Illustration to Highlight the Key Elements of Design

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, March 16, 2016

However accomplished you are as an artist or designer, it's always beneficial to go back to basics and reflect on the key aspects of any image you create. The elements of design are the fundamentals to any work of art, and their combination can dictate the quality and reception of the piece. Read more

How To Turn Your Own Handwriting Into A Font In 8 Simple Steps

Divya Abe - Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Ever wanted to turn your own handwriting into a font? Guess what, you totally can, and it's totally easy! Your scribbles can be turned into a real digital font ready to be used for all your design needs. Best of all, you can even sell the font to other designers online. What's not to love? Read more

What To Consider When Trying To Achieve Harmonious Coloring In Your Design

Danielle Tarroza - Thursday, March 10, 2016

It's well known that color evokes feelings from an audience. It does so much to immediately express an idea, or reaction, before someone even has the chance to define the image and analyse the text. Here's what to consider when creating designs with complementary colors. Read more

Where To Use Handwritten Fonts

Divya Abe - Monday, March 7, 2016

We don't see too much handwritten design around anymore, mainly because it can be tricky to use for responsive design (which nowadays is just about all digital design). But a good handwritten font totally still has its time and place, be it fancy calligraphy or messy block letters. You can even make your own! Take a look here to find out where handwriting can still be a winning design choice. Read more

Typography Trends - How And Where To Use Serif Fonts

Divya Abe - Thursday, February 25, 2016

Serif fonts are becoming a bit of a rarity for many designers, as they have a reputation for being old-fashioned and stuffy. But a good serif font can still be really useful and relevant, and not all serifs will date your design. If you love a good serif but feel like you never get to use it anymore, have a look here to see where you can totally get away with it. Read more

Minimalist Illustration Designs that Demonstrate Less is More

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, January 27, 2016

There is often a lot of elegance in simplicity, and that is certainly the case with illustrations. For guidance on how to deliver on 'less is more', check out this beautiful, minimalist, design, along with logo examples from DesignCrowd. Read more

10 Top Creative Websites To Find Design Inspiration

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Every designer has been there. Reaching a creative destination that leads to nowhere. It's somewhat similar to a "writer's block". Longing for the creative juices to flow, but being in a barren land devoid of inspiration. When all artistic flair has dried up, it's often a good use of time to find inspiration from other designers or creatives. Here are a ten top sites that may help the ideas flood in. Read more

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