Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Do you actually think there could be any well-established brand without having a logo? Of course not! This is because there is not any such business. A logo is something that has a significant impact on how your customers perceive your business. Hence, naturally, you would want your brand to be outstanding enough to stand tall, among others. But, getting a great visual representation for brands demands much more than just graphic design.

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Inspiration Feed

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Just how essential research is in the design process can’t be emphasized enough.

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Illustration Age

AUGUST 28, 2019

Photo by Sharalee Prang. There are no guarantees and no single path to becoming a full-time freelance illustrator, but there are definite things you can do to bolster your chances. Here are 10 things that worked for me, which I believe apply to all of us. 1. Live in a big city, at least when starting out. Generally speaking, there are more and better opportunities in larger centres.

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Canny

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Differentiation can be a great success driver for your brand. People gravitate towards things that are unique, quirky, or different. Nobody wants “vanilla” especially in this day and age where so many flavours are available. But what does that mean in terms of your business? Think about the following brands and how they make themselves stand out in the market: Easyjet.

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Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t

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Canva

OCTOBER 8, 2019

2020 is just around the corner, which means the world of design is about to see a host of new trends in the design space. But when it comes to color, what are those trends going to look like? We spoke to two design experts— Dora Blaskievich of Charm Creative , a branding and graphic design studio in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Frederick Eschrich, senior designer at creative agency Someoddpilot and lecturer in visual communication design at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, to get th

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Creative Live

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

RAW files are not processed within the camera, which means they’re essentially a huge chunk of data for you to mold. Think of them like raw materials found in nature, just waiting to be used for any number of purposes. In the world of technology, the larger your data file, the larger the canvas and the more choices you have. To help beginners navigate the breadth of options available, here’s a quick and easy Adobe Photoshop tutorial for beginners to help get you started.

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Design Roast

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

It might seem shocking that someone could trademark a color, but big companies often do so for specific combinations. It keeps smaller competitors from tricking consumers into thinking they’re doing business with a trusted name when they are not. Because large organizations have legal teams, it’s a good idea to know what shades are protected, [.].

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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

It can be difficult to get your head around how seamlessly repeating patterns work. Any objects that ‘fall off’ one side must reappear on the opposite side of the pattern tile, much like the retro arcade game Asteroids. This allows the pattern to continue over an infinite area, by enlarging the pattern area as the tile graphic is duplicated.

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This is a guest article contributed by Tom Buckland. Branding is key for any business. Any successful company will tell you that strong branding is an essential element of attracting and maintaining the right audience. In our modern digital age, your business’ website is one of the main pillars of your communications strategy. As such, it is critical that you get the branding right across your website.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

So often, I write about the details and observations I’ve had while running a freelance web design business. It seems like so many web designers have taken this path that I tend to forget about those who haven’t. The truth is that being a freelancer isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. And it’s not necessarily the right fit for everyone. The lifestyle is very different compared to having a steady job with a traditional employer.

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Advertiser: Issuu

Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.

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The Logo Smith

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

The post Vintage Colour Wheels, Charts and Tables Throughout History appeared first on The Logo Smith. Vintage Colour Wheels, Charts and Tables Throughout History As a graphic designer, where colour inspiration is pretty darn important, so this selection of Vintage Colour Wheels, Charts and Tables Throughout History has made me far too excitable! The moment I found the post, and saw the featured image and post title, I clicked it straight […].

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One Extra Pixel

JUNE 20, 2019

Website typography has multiple different aspects; displaying numbers on the screen is among the most important ones. There are many use cases when you might want to focus on. The post 15 Best Number Fonts for Displaying Numbers appeared first on Onextrapixel.

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Graphic Mama

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Creating a stunning flyer design when you are not a pro in the field, is not actually mission impossible. There are tons of tools, tutorials and even pre-made templates that make creating a modern flyer design feel like a breeze even for beginners. In today’s post, we’ll show you amazing tutorials on how to create flyer design from scratch, as well as how to use online builders to create a design fast and easily.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Let’s go out on a limb here and declare that web designers are generally pretty comfortable with technology. We know our way around computers, smartphones and other assorted gadgetry. Our clients, however, might be a different story. They may well be well-versed in these areas – or decidedly not. You might find that, when working with those who aren’t so tech-savvy, there can be a bit of a disconnect.

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Design Wizard

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Hero Image. How are hero images used? . The first thing someone sees when they visit your website is a Hero Image. People are influenced by the way imagery makes them feel. In fact, you’ve probably noticed that your favorite websites and brands use imagery to captivate and motivate their users. After all, an image is worth a thousand words… right? So the right hero image might be worth millions of dollars!

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Tuts Plus

OCTOBER 14, 2019

What You'll Be Creating In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take a quick look at the process of creating a set of vector line patterns in Adobe Illustrator, using nothing more than some basic shapes that we’re going to adjust here and there. So, assuming you already have the software up and running, let’s jump straight into it! Follow along with us on the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel : Looking to download vector line patterns?

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Illustration Age

AUGUST 14, 2019

So far in my career, knock on wood, I have enjoyed reasonable commercial success as an illustrator. No, I am not a millionaire. But I do make a decent, comfortable, middle-class income year-to-year. While this may sound like bragging, my point is that illustrators don’t have to be poor, starving artists. We can do well as both freelancers and artists for a living.

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This article was contributed by Ashley Wilson. Does your office space relay the same message as your branding? It should! The most successful brands bring their branding message, values and goals to life right in their offices, and here’s why you should do it too. Branding is one of the most important aspects of any successful business. Whether you’re a large multinational, or just starting out, your brand is the first thing potential clients see.

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Designer Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Every week, we’ll give you an overview of the best deals for designers, make sure you don’t miss any by subscribing to our deals feed. You can also follow the recently launched website Type Deals if you are looking for free fonts or font deals. 100+ Christmas and New Year’s Vector Designs. It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us, so break out the Christmas cheer with this premium bundle of high-quality Christmas and New Year vectors!

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Spoon Graphics

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Easily add ink stamp texture effects to your logos, lettering and illustrations with the help of my new FREE Ink Stamp Texturizer. This Smart PSD for Adobe Photoshop automatically applies all the adjustments and effects. All you have to do is edit the Smart Object layer and paste in your own artwork, then hit Save. You can then choose from 10 ink stamp textures to customise the amount of distressed texturing that is applied to the design.

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Canva

DECEMBER 15, 2019

When it comes to crafting a visual identity for a brand, the color scheme is often the first decision a designer makes. This lays the foundation for the overall mood and personality of the branding, and guides the rest of their design choices. Sure, the exact hues may end up changing as the design evolves. But making that first decision on color helps build the momentum needed to avoid designer’s block and just get started!

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BP&O

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Opinion by Richard Baird When organic waste breaks down in landfill, methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is released. This has been identified as a significant contributor to climate change. Through composting, this organic waste can be repurposed as a soil nutrient which can then play a role in developing local and sustainable methods of regional food […].

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Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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Six Leaf Design

MAY 1, 2019

Hey friends! It’s May and I’m here for all the Justin Timberlake memes. The weather’s warming up, grass is getting greener and spirits are starting to lift. This month the free May wallpaper design is inspired by spring growth and is made from a recycled floral illustration that wasn’t used in a client’s logo design. But she deserved to have her day in the spotlight.

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Creative Market

DECEMBER 20, 2019

This post is part of the Decoding Creativity series from Creative Market. Follow me on Medium or subscribe to the Creative Market blog , and join the discussion by commenting with your questions and thoughts. Imagine, if you will, two hypothetical people. Let’s call them Charlie and Pat. Both are in their mid-20s, fresh out of college, and both work for an organization that values clear communication, personal responsibility, and hard work.

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Fotor

DECEMBER 6, 2019

There are few things in the design that are more important than color. Color can evoke reactions, emotions or even action all without using words. So how do we know which colors look good together? The answer is color theory in graphic design! The color theory describes the use of color in graphic design. Otherwise […].

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Design Wizard

APRIL 16, 2019

Famous Graphic Designers of 2019. In today’s online world, it’s difficult to get by without good design! Websites, blogs, beer bottles, logos, or book covers ; you name it, if the visuals aren’t compelling, the appeal of your product or service is undoubtedly compromised. It can the making or breaking point of so much. Therefore, the importance of learning design from the very best there is can’t be overstated.

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Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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Graphic Mama

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Are you looking for cool color combinations to try in your upcoming design projects? In this article, we’ve gathered and reviewed some of the trendiest color combinations in 2020 for web design, graphic design, and digital illustrations. We’ve included some absolute classics that would be a sin not to try. Other color combinations are super innovative, so you have to give them a go, as well.

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Booooooom

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Synchrodogs. Synchrodogs is a duo of photographers from Ukraine – Tania Shcheglova (30 y.o.) and Roman Noven (35 y.o.) shooting together since 2008. Working on ‘Slightly Altered’ project artistic duo Synchrodogs went into a one-month trip across Carpathian Mountains to discover how far people managed to intrude into the territories that were meant to be wild. “Slightly Altered” is a reflection on how much we are intertwined with nature – changing the environment, we chang

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Welcome to my massive compilation of the best 2019 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web professionals, creatives, freelancers and more. I will be updating this page frequently until all sales are over. If you have your own deal, email me and I’ll update the post with your deal. Keep in mind, many of these deals will only go live around Black Friday.

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Designer Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

We are happy to release this great set of FREE vector icons of drinks. To download it, just subscribe to our blog using the form below or in the sidebar, then confirm your subscription. The download link will then be available in every blog update, until we change for another one, so this one will not be available for free anymore. This set includes all kinds of drinks, designed with a line-based icon style and a subtle color-scheme.

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Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design

Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.

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