Elements of Design: How to Find the Right Composition for Web Design
All elements of design relate to the overall composition. Here are the basic principles about web composition and how you can practice them in your designs.
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9 Things to Understand About a Client When Starting a Design Project
In this article we’ll look at 9 things that should be discussed between the designer and the client at the start of a project.
35 Outstanding GIMP Tutorials
For those who do not have Photoshop, GIMP is an excellent (and free) alternative. In this post we’ll showcase 35 of the best tutorials for GIMP.
Tutorial: How to Make a Photoshop Brush Set
Photoshop brushes are used all the time by designers to create stunning graphics quickly and easily. While there are plenty of free and premium Photoshop brushes available for download, there are times when you can’t find an existing brush or brush pack that meets your needs. Or maybe you’ve found one that would be perfect, but it’s not licensed for use on commercial projects. In these situations you can create your own custom brushes and use them however you choose.
5 Brilliant Examples of Effective Contrast in Web Design
Differences attract the eye, and contrast heightens differences. This is the operative principle behind using contrast for web design…
22 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Website’s Visitors
Successful websites are user-focused. Ask yourself the 22 questions below to identify your target market and develop a plan to meet their needs.
Why the Flat Design Trend is Hurting Usability
Let’s take a closer look at the flat design trend, why many say that it is hurting usability, and what others are doing to counteract the negative effects.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Online Graphic Design Courses Around
Check out our list of free and affordable online graphic design courses which will help jump-start your design career!
40 Photoshop Tutorials for Photo Touch-Ups
Photoshop has tons of potential for improving photos. This is a categorized collection of tutorials that will show you some new tricks for photo touch-ups.
5 Keys of Successful Logo Design
Follow these simple tips to create effective logos for your clients.
How to Create a Set of Marker Brushes for Illustrator
Today we’ll be going through the process of creating a set of Adobe Illustrator brushes that will allow you to easily duplicate the look of a marker stroke.
How to Create a Set of Highlighter Brushes for Illustrator
In this tutorial we’ll show how you to create highlighter brushes in Illustrator. We’ll scan some lines made by a highlighter and get started!