In Articles Mar 3, 201065
So You Call Yourself A Designer?
Computer – check. Photoshop – check. Lots of free time – check. It seems that this is all that is necessary to call yourself a ‘designer’ these days. I believe that there is far more to a designer than software, computers and free time. Designers should have critical thinking skills, understanding of design principals, knowledge of grid systems, typography and much more. (more…)
Read moreIn General Feb 25, 20105
Fresh Font Collections for Designers
Choosing the perfect font can be one of the most difficult aspects of design. You will probably use one font for the logo, another for the headings and yet another for the content. And on top of that each design you create will have its own character and the font you choose will need to compliment it. Just how do you find that perfect font for that particular design?
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In Inspiration Feb 23, 201012
A Selection of Beautiful Typography in Web Design
Fundamentally a web design has to convey a message or project a clear definition of meaning to the user within the first few seconds of landing on your site. Without a hook the chances are high that the user will simply pass by your site and will be just as quickly forgotten.
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In General, Tutorials Feb 18, 20105
5 Cool and Fresh Photoshop Text Effects Tutorials
Text effects seems to open up a can of creativity within artists that is unrivaled with any other aspect of graphic design. By taking the simplest form of text and a blank canvas you can create something amazing and at times awe-inspiring. Read the rest of this entry »
In Inspiration Jan 18, 201024
30 of the Best Fonts Designers Should Use for Print
Selecting the right font(s) for use in print can be a bit challenging. Fonts in this category have to be concise, smooth, and be able to hold its own ground without the additional help of other fonts. Although there are a few interchangeable fonts that can be used for web and print, the list we’ve compiled below should help you get a head start on what fonts are the most effective in print. Read the rest of this entry »
In Tips, Tutorials Nov 25, 20098
Logo Design Tips: Letterspacing & Typefaces
Letter spacing is essential in commercial graphic design – if you want to look professional. This article will demonstrate some common letter spacing techniques in the context of logo design and branding. Read the rest of this entry »
In Freebies Sep 18, 200971
50 awesome free fonts for professional design
Good graphic designers don’t underestimate the importance of typography in their work. Classic fonts from major foundries are great, but if you want to vary often, they are too expensive for freelancers. These free fonts will allow you to bring some variety in your designs without spending.
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