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9 emoji designs that are totally text-worthy
On June 16th, The Unicode Consortium, (a non-profit organization that sets the standards for the representation of text in all software) released 250 new emoji as part of the updated Unicode Standard...
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3 client-friendly ways to create text editable files
When your client asks for text editable files at the end of a graphic design project, it can always be a bit tricky. You still want your document design to look professional after the client has...
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8 common print file mistakes and how to avoid them
When a design client comes back to you complaining that their printer says that the files you gave them are unusable, it’s pretty embarrassing. As the professional, it’s supposed to be your job to take...
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5 tips to get you started in vehicle wrap design
Vehicle wraps are a very popular design product for small businesses. The side of their vehicles is a great advertising space that will be seen by many people. It’s basically a mobile billboard with ad...
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8 awesome options for 3D modeling software
The ability to create designs with 3D modeling software can be a huge advantage for any graphic designer. It enables you to create photorealistic illustrations and mockups that are compelling to...
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How to downsave Illustrator and InDesign files
If you’ve ever seen a message like this when trying to open an Adobe file it’s probably because the file wasn’t downsaved. In the design industry, designers are using different versions of different...
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The do’s and don’ts of using logo grids
Logo grid systems, construction guides and circles can be a very powerful technique for creating logo designs and conveying the value of a logo design to clients. But not everyone is successful at...
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How to evaluate the quality of your design
How do you know when a design is good or bad? When the design is “pretty,” that means it’s good, right? So what does “pretty” mean? How do you know that your pretty isn’t your boss’s ugly? Evaluating...
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How to check if your design has been copied
In today’s online world, design is all over the digital landscape—whether it is on a company’s website or a designer’s professional portfolio. While this has made the world of graphic design more...
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31 free public domain image websites (use with care)
A public domain image is defined as a photo, clip art or vector whose copyright has expired or never existed in the first place. These images can be used by almost anyone for personal and commercial...
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