20 Design Rules You Should Never Break
Just like with any profession, design comes with some rules. While breaking design rules is allowed and sometimes even encouraged, it’s important to at least be aware of the rules
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How to Create a Visual Style Guide for Your Brand
One of the most essential documents any business can have is a brand style guide, yet many don’t have one. But why are visual style guides so important? Because they
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47 Brilliant InDesign Tutorials
InDesign has a ton of features which makes it essential for everything from brochure design to eye-catching posters; newsprint publications to screen printing. Creative Bloq has rounded up the best
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Brochure Design: 10 Top Creative Tips
Yes, you can put together a slick printed product. But do you know how to make a brochure that really dazzles? How do you make it really stand out? The
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5 Visual Branding Mistakes Too Many Businesses Make
There’s a lot to be said about standing out, but all designs must first and foremost reflect a well-founded brand identity. That’s the only way it will resonate with and
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Protecting your Freelance Design Work from Copycats
As freelance designers, getting your work seen by as many people as possible is paramount to your success. Putting your work out there for future clients to view is one
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6 Reasons Small Businesses Should Make Graphic Design a Priority
Professional graphic design work is notoriously undervalued in small businesses. When financial times get tough, the creative budget is one of the first things cut. Small business owners typically run
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Creating the Perfect Logo for Your Business
Of the countless businesses that exist in every industry, what can help you distinguish yours is your business logo. A logo is a graphic representation of a company, product or
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10 Kerning Tips to Improve Your Typography
If there’s one thing that’s sure to bring design pedants out of the woodwork, it’s typography. It’s an area that creatives need to pay special attention to. Here are 10
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5 Mistakes to Avoid when Choosing Fonts
Many people overlook the importance of choosing the correct fonts when designing printed content. The right font can play a key role in appealing to your customers and keeping their
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The Best Free Graphic Design Software
Not everyone has the cash to spend kitting themselves out with the most expensive graphic design software, particularly when starting a new business or embarking on a new career in
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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Typeface
There are thousands of paid-for and free fonts available for creatives to choose from. However, when it comes to picking a typeface, you can’t rely on gut alone. Making the
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