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[...] A picture is worth a thousand words. This is the idea behind photo and video backgrounds in design projects. Image-based backgrounds can be most effective when used to tell a story in a way that words [...]

[...] as well. Bold, bright colors are happier and more engaging. Yellow is a very common color in design projects for very young children for that specific reason. Typography With an audience that has low- [...]

[...] include a lot of pages, it can also come with options not available for other types of design projects and its own set of terms and lingo. What are the terms you need to understand when getting [...]

[...] projects or parallax scrolling websites have made way for panels to create patterns in design projects. From groups of cards to Pinterest-inspired tiles to scrolling “screens,” groups of [...]

[...] on the eye; avoid them on signs. Contrast Matters While contrast is an important part of any design project, it is especially important when you only have a couple of seconds to catch someone’s [...]

[...] get too much information into one space. The result is a cluttered mess that only hurts the design project. How to avoid it: Give every element room to exist. Elements should all have some padding to [...]

[...] the selling? Text or images? The reality is that both are essential parts of almost every design project. What makes the difference between a project that works and one that falls short is striking [...]

[...] Sometimes it’s hard to create just the right image, texture or illustration for a design project. It might be a result of resources or time, but there is an option – stock art. There are [...]

[...] it actually comes time to create a blog. Here are the tips (and make sure to head over to Creative Market for the full post): Keep the site’s brand consistent Don’t make the layout too complicated [...]

[...] . He’s been a professional designer since 2005 and had several typefaces available on Creative Market. Just for Fun Finally a visual representation of what programming languages feels like. (And [...]

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[...] from wireframing on your tablet to lessons in lettering. Every week, we plan to a look at major product releases and upgrades, tools and tricks and even some of the most popular things you are talking [...]

[...] this week in design we’ll take a look at each one. Every week, we plan to a look at major product releases and upgrades, tools and tricks and even some of the most popular things you are [...]

[...] digital and web design … and a bit of what’s next. Every week, we plan to a look at major product releases and upgrades, tools and tricks and even some of the most popular things you are [...]

[...] the problem with design contests later on). So, join us as we delve into another Design Dilemma, helping to answer your questions, queries and concerns about the murky world of [...]

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[...] , design projects have multiple components. For example, you might be asked to create a website design, business cards and fliers for an event promotion. But if any of those elements are outside [...]

[...] to online using movable type. More recently, it has become a widely-used technique in website design (and for some mobile apps as well) and is quite common in online videos. It is used for [...]

[...] goal here is to make sure you understand exactly what the client wants and needs. Is it a website design or full branding package? What are the deliverables? When do they want them? Getting these [...]

[...] for Thumbs Phones just seem to keep getting larger and larger. While that is great for website design – it definitely makes readability easier – it does pose other challenges when it comes to [...]

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[...] subscription-based network of deals, design resources, discounts and even goodie bags for creative professionals, just got a whole lot better. The site recently launched a redesign and a single [...]

[...] subscription-based network of deals, design resources, discounts and even goodie bags for creative professionals, just got a whole lot better. The site recently launched a redesign and a single [...]

[...] “Graphic design will save the world right after rock and roll does.” —David Carson, graphic designer and art director Creative process is the stuff of inspiration. Go out and do something [...]

[...] work in terms of “finding, hiring and building a long-term, working relationship with a graphic designer.” He maintains that these 12 words embody characteristics that every designer should have ( [...]

[...] or why job titles have become so diverse? Instead of “web designer” or “graphic designer,” titles read “graphic communications specialist,” “marketing creative associate,” [...]

[...] “surpassed 850,000 designers” and “has paid out $80 million to its community of graphic designers and is on track to hit $160 million by the end of 2015.” That’s not a failing enterprise. We [...]

[...] company offers simple pricing plans are perfect for small businesses, freelancers and graphic designers. In addition to buying stock images, Bigstock also allows photographers to license and [...]

[...] The Academy of Design Professionals AGDA, Australian Graphic Design Association Society of Graphic Designers of Canada Graphic Artists Guild Outlining a Code Developing your personal code of ethics is [...]