• 5 Design Trends

    5 Design Trends

    Experimental typography, minimalist style, dark mode, and 3D design set the aesthetic for the New Year 2025 is just around the corner, and the most forward-thinking among us are already starting to prepare lists of resolutions and upcoming creative challenges. This is why it is important to gather information and make a forecast of what the year will bring in terms of trends. According to Natalia Escaño (@nataliaescano), the designer and illustrator behind the Nia brand, "being aware of what's up and coming to be able to implement it in our projects and not be left behind is a must". She spoke to us about the design trends for the year 2025.

  • Practical Guide: How to Insert Multiple Rows in Excel

    Practical Guide: How to Insert Multiple Rows in Excel

    Welcome to this simple and useful guide on how to insert multiple rows in Excel! If you've ever felt the need to streamline your spreadsheet tasks, you're in the right place. Here, we'll share several methods for adding rows to your Excel documents quickly and efficiently. Let’s get started!

  • Adobe XD Tutorial: Basic Prototype Interactions
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    Adobe XD Tutorial: Basic Prototype Interactions

    Learn how to create interactive prototypes in Adobe XD using wires and the tap and time trigger, with Ethan Parry One of the great benefits of using Adobe XD is that it does more than simply let you design artboards. With the capability to create prototypes that you can share with developers, the program allows you to test out and further explore your ideas, which results in a richer end-product. For service designer and UX research consultant Ethan Parry (@ethanparry), prototyping is a crucial part of his process. By allowing designers to solicit feedback from others and test their hypotheses about user behavior, prototypes can help UX designers and businesses reduce investing time and resources into concepts that don’t end up serving their end goal. By giving you a new way to interact with a design, prototyping can also be an excellent method of ideating and finding new inspiration and solutions. In this tutorial, Parry explains how to use Adobe XD to create prototypes using basic actions, simulating how users will navigate and experience the design.

  • Design Tutorial: Prop Design for Filmmaking with Annie Atkins

    Design Tutorial: Prop Design for Filmmaking with Annie Atkins

    Dive into an immersive tutorial and discover the art behind crafting authentic vintage telegrams and aged documents. Ideal for aspiring designers and film aficionados alike Lights, camera, action! Filmmaking is a captivating blend of artistry and meticulous craftsmanship, where every detail contributes to the magic of storytelling. Among these essential elements are the graphic props that adorn film sets, transporting audiences to different eras and enriching the narrative tapestry. Ever wondered about the wizardry behind creating these mesmerizing props? Look no further, as Annie Atkins, the acclaimed graphic designer renowned for her work in film, unveils her secrets her course Designing and Making Graphic Props for Filmmaking. Let's embark on an enchanting journey into the world of prop design and discover the wonders that await.

  • 51 Books About Design To Celebrate World Book Day

    51 Books About Design To Celebrate World Book Day

    Discover 51 must-read design books this World Book Day to inspire creativity and innovation. So you are a designer and you also like to read? What a rare coincidence... Let's celebrate World Book Day together, then! Well, let's celebrate together by reading separately to ourselves... 51 books is a lot, but don't worry they come in themed subgroups... Click on the red links to open the blog posts and access the full book lists. 6 Essential Design History Books

  • Free Download: 5 Design Templates

    Free Download: 5 Design Templates

    Unlock creativity with 5 free design templates for menus, book covers, presentations, mock-ups, and storyboards. Start designing today! Are you a beginner or an experienced designer? Do you like free stuff? This is the article for you, then! By the way, a template is a reusable form, mold or pattern used as a guide to design something. Just so you know what the free thing you are downloading is beforehand! 1. Free Download: Restaurant Menu Template

  • 5 African American Graphic Designers You Should Know

    5 African American Graphic Designers You Should Know

    Meet 5 African American graphic designers reshaping creativity. Get inspired by their groundbreaking work. Diversity in graphic design was far from visible, back in the day. Let's keep that in mind as we celebrate African American graphic designers who have left an indelible mark on the field. Charles Dawson (1889 – 1981)

  • The Deeper Meaning Behind Apple's Logo

    The Deeper Meaning Behind Apple's Logo

    Explore the unique curiosities of the Apple logo and learn what makes it a symbol of innovation and creativity. Well, if you are Windows user, you could read the symbology of Apple's logo to mean greed and fraud, instead... Which is a valid point! Yes, Apple's tech can be overpriced but I don't think they were trying to sell it as such... Or were they? In the end, what signals luxury and high status more than an anabashedly overpriced product? Anyways, here is another article for the Apple nerds, like if there weren't enough, already! You'd like to know all the secret meanings behind the famous logo... Is it a call back to Eve's forbidden fruit? Is Steve Jobs the biblical serpent in this analogy, then? Is Jobs a real surname? Sure, these are all valid questions but what are you gonna do with the answers? Text about it with your deep web friends on your Macintosh computer? Chronology

  • Design Tutorial: basic tips for wine bottle printing
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    Design Tutorial: basic tips for wine bottle printing

    Discover different techniques and graphic arts resources for printing wine bottles with Moruba. Moruba (@moruba) are Daniel Morales and Javier Euba, designers specialized in wine packaging. Two passionate about design that take each project with a characteristic intensity and illusion. In this tutorial, they are going to talk about different techniques and papers for labeling bottles. Don't miss the video tutorial:

  • The Golden Ratio in Commercial Image Design
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    The Golden Ratio in Commercial Image Design

    Let's talk about a tool that has captivated designers and artists throughout history, one that is key in the game of proportions and visual balance: the golden ratio. This fascinating concept, also known as the "divine proportion" or "golden number," has been a fundamental element in the world of graphic design and visual composition. The golden ratio is a mathematical principle that manifests itself in a specific relationship between the parts of a whole, creating a harmonious visual balance. It can also be known as the "golden ratio", "golden section" or "golden division". This magic ratio has been used in works of art, architecture and design to create aesthetically pleasing and balanced compositions.

  • 10 Personal Brand Statement Examples

    10 Personal Brand Statement Examples

    Discover the essence of personal brand statements and their significance, alongside 10 compelling examples to inspire your own brand strategy. In the vast landscape of brands and design, what sets apart the remarkable from the forgettable? It's not just about logos, it’s not just about the brand colors, it's about the story behind the brand, the essence that captivates and resonates with its audience. Personal brand statements serve as the cornerstone of this narrative, offering a glimpse into the soul of the brand and its creator. Today, we delve into the power of personal branding statements and unveil 10 exemplary examples to ignite your imagination.

  • Tips for reviewing the structure of a template in Canva
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    Tips for reviewing the structure of a template in Canva

    When we are going to start designing a template for a presentation it is very important to create a structure sketch before designing, so you can get an idea of what you want to create and your template or presentation will be solid and effective. Here I share with you some tips to review and improve the structure of your template: Do some pre-planning: Before you start designing, define the objectives of your presentation, identify the key information and images you need to include and visualize how you want the presentation to flow.

  • Understanding Patents: A Comprehensive Guide

    Understanding Patents: A Comprehensive Guide

    Gain insights into the essentials of patents, including types, importance, and when to patent your invention for optimal protection. Welcome, innovators and entrepreneurs, to an in-depth exploration of patents. Today, we'll dissect the intricacies of Intellectual Property, delve into various types of patents, and discuss the critical considerations for determining when to seek patent protection.

  • How to become an artist

    How to become an artist

    Embarking on the journey to become a professional artist is a voyage that combines unparalleled challenges and rewards. If your passion lies in art and you aspire to pursue it as a career, this guide will provide valuable information to successfully navigate through this creative and exciting journey.

  • Fashion Illustration Tutorial: How to Create a Mockup
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    Fashion Illustration Tutorial: How to Create a Mockup

    Learn to create a mockup in Adobe Photoshop with Robert Tirado When it comes to editorial design, it’s important that we test out our illustrations and photographs on the finished product. Will these two images go well together on the same page? Does this cover work? Design mockups help us to answer these questions before going to print. In the following video tutorial, illustrator, art director, and graphic designer Robert Tirado (@roberttirado) shows us how to use editorial design mockups to experiment with our illustrations and see how they work together with other design elements. Learn more below:

  • 5 Tips for Choosing Print & Pattern for the Home
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    5 Tips for Choosing Print & Pattern for the Home

    In the realm of interior design, the selection of pattern design for homeware products is an art that reflects personal style and transforms a house into a home. Patterns add depth, interest, and character, serving as the fabric of our domestic environment. Whether you're a designer seeking inspiration or a homeowner looking to update your space, these five tips will guide you in selecting the perfect pattern design for your homeware products.