Typography is a huge component of graphic design. By following some of the basic rules and guidelines, you can effectively convey the message you are trying to get across to your audience in the most subtle or powerful way you envision. From the history and background of typography to kerning, tracking, leading and selecting the right fonts for your design, here are 10 very helpful tutorials to help you create some visually stunning typographical art. …
Whenever I have a creative roadblock, I always like to search for something that inspires me and sparks an idea. Here are some pretty cool vintage looking poster designs that I thought would be great for some inspiration. There are a lot of neat graphical elements like the classic typography and subtle textures in these posters and I really love the grungy/well-loved look. Hope these inspire you to create something awesome! Arizona Vintage Poster Design …
I can spend hours looking at and choosing fonts to use and I really admire those who are able to be creative and unique in the way they design fonts. Below are some free cursive fonts that you can use for your typography project or perhaps even a wedding invite. Enjoy and I would love to hear how you used or plan to use these fonts! ALS Script Font Arizonia Font Great Vibes Font Lavanderia …
I personally like to use subtle patterns to give just a tiny hint of texture and interest to a design without overwhelming the eye. Here are some light and subtle patterns that you can use for the background of your website or just to add a soft texture and depth to your designs. Have fun with these! Light Grey Checker Pattern Light Grey Diamond Pattern Set of Minimal Grey Patterns Grey Honey Comb Subtle Pattern …
Do you sometimes find yourself picking a product over another one just because the packaging design is more attractive? I’m guilty of doing that and it makes me think just how important the appearance of a product can be. It’s like making a first impression where every product wants to stand out amongst the rest of the competitors. The following are a selection of what I think are pretty cool packaging designs. Saltbox Packaging Design …
I love vintage looking designs on anything like websites or packaged products and get a lot of inspiration from them. A vintage graphic paired with great typography makes for a stunning design whether it be a bottle label or a promotional poster, it can capture the eye of your audience. When designed well, it can give off a classic yet modern feeling in a very stylish way. Here is a collection of over 100 free …
Social media is everywhere and businesses are using various social media platforms to reach out to customers and potential clients. It a great way to update followers on what your company is up to or just have that human interaction or connection with others. If you’re looking for simple and clean cut social media icons to put on your website or blog, here are some basic icon sets that will look great on almost any …
Having a fullscreen image as the background of your website can be quite stunning and a great way to utilize the space on the page. By having the full page to design with, it can give you a lot of room for freedom and creativity. It can capture the viewer’s attention and really immerse them in the website design. Having a fullscreen website is also a great way to showcase your photography skills, portfolio of …
When ribbons are used in graphic design or websites, it can add more depth and dimension to your work. It’s been a growing trend in web design to incorporate ribbons into elements of the website such as the navigation, logo or they’re used just to make important text stand out more. I’ve collected some ribbon graphics that I think look pretty stylish and you can download them for free. Pastel Ribbons Black and Pink Ribbons …
Business cards are a great way to express your creativity and individuality. When you hand them out to potential clients you want to make a lasting first impression. Business cards are a great marketing tool and if designed well can really make you stand out. Here are a collection of 25 fresh and unique business card designs and are one of a kind and may spark some inspiration in your own design of your business …
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