Photoshop is adored by web designers around the globe, as it has the potential to make their ideas come to life. Designers are focusing on creating more and more realistic items these days. Photoshop holds its own in this regard; it has…
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Mobile devices have become extremely popular, so web designers — just like software developers — are focusing in the transition to mobile apps. The popularity of mobile applications has created intense competition, and any opportunity to help your app stand out from the crowd…
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Times are changing…fast. So fast, in fact, that often web and graphic designers forget that certain symbols or icons that they place in designs may no longer be recognizable nor relevant. Symbols that one generation recognize immediately may be completely unknown to…
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Typography presents an often-overlooked opportunity to convey more than the words themselves can express. Design choices like relative size, juxtaposition, alignment, and typeface can add enormous strength and efficacy to your message. Or, conversely, the wrong choices can create visual confusion and…
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Vectorized characters are often used to build a friendlier brand for businesses. They carry great visual appeal and have an immediate impact on viewers, and they’re also a rare opportunity for designers to unleash their creativity without normal business constraints. There are…
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We’ve already highlighted some ways that designers can learn from the movies they watch, but what about photographers? “Motion pictures” have obvious parallels to photography, and image professionals could learn a thing or two from what appears on the big screen. Careful…
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Symbols play a strong a role in the creative process and can make or break a visual design. Today, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the symbol that we’ll study is the heart. The heart is symbolic for many things, including love,…
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Valentine’s Day may only come once a year, but romance is year-round, and designers that can create a warm, romantic, emotional sentiment will be busy from January through December. Whether you’re a designer or just a spouse or partner, don’t wait until…
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Typography is an important and often-overlook aspect of many design projects. While average designers are satisfied with employing a standard fonts, exceptional designers see their type as an opportunity to strengthen their design with additional detail and polish. You don’t have to…
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Part of the movie-going experience is the previews, and for designers, we extend that aspect to the movie posters that litter the walls of the theater. I’ll be the first to admit that I pre-judge a movie based almost entirely by its movie…
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