Sometimes, designers are asked to spend several hours perfecting prominent images, but a task this intensive (and ample time to truly perfect it) is a rarity. Most often, designers are asked to make quick, time-efficient improvements to imagery to meet deadlines and…
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Incorporating retro elements into your design work is an effective way to add strong nostalgic appeal and garner the attention of a large, worldwide demographic of strong spenders. Few adults can look at an old piece of technology without conjuring up a…
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Whether you’re working on a new site or redesigning an old one, a stylish “Coming Soon” page is a great way to keep your loyal followers informed. Without such a page, visitors might interpret your site as broken, down, unfinished, or even…
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Creating realistic effects in Photoshop is an essential skill for any designer. Creating seasonal themes and convincing imagery is something that we do every day. With the right combination of textures and filters, you can simulate just about any surface realistically. Whether…
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The old adage is true: time is money. Using inefficient design techniques makes for slow work, which in turn results in fewer clients, a lower hourly rate, and a portfolio with fewer impressive projects. Knowing time-saving tricks can have a subtle but…
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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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Prototyping is essential when it comes to designing. Thanks to programs like Blender, Photoshop, and a host of other software, we can construct highly-detailed, easily-editable design concepts without the costs and commitments involved in building tangible models. Prototyping your package design not…
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Photoshop may have started as a Photographer’s tool, but it’s evolved into a versatile creativity catalyst. You can build fantastic images from scratch, blend images together, correct colors, and achieve just about anything else imaginable. Blending images and textures together isn’t always…
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With over 1 billion users, Facebook is by far the most popular social networking website of them all. Besides its obvious personal uses, it offers substantial opportunities to promote your business. There are millions of prospective customers that you could reach, but…
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It wasn’t long ago that 8-bit graphics were prominent in video games and other forms of digital media. 8-bit media ruled the digital landscape for multiple generations, and many who grew up on a steady diet of 8-bit graphics are now parents,…
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