The power of nostalgia in design: using retro styles in your brand graphics for an emotional connection
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The nostalgia cycle has brought retro design back into style in the world of design! Here’s how your brand can use these design elements without appearing dated.
Using AI design tools to optimize your graphic design process
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As an on-demand design service, we use AI-powered tools, but not in the way that you might think. There is more to AI than image generators and creating art from potentially copyrighted images.
Improve your communication skills by exploring different illustration styles
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Prioritizing website accessibility helps ensure your website is not only accessible for people with disabilities but also easy to navigate for the average user.
Designing for web accessibility: applying the w3c guidelines with examples
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Prioritizing website accessibility helps ensure your website is not only accessible for people with disabilities but also easy to navigate for the average user.
Designing for web accessibility: The importance of accessible color
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The user experience comes first. Let’s find color combinations and design strategies that create an inclusive user experience regardless of visual abilities.
Exploring the hottest color trends of 2024 across industries
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2023 gave us pastels, bold and bright, retro, and monochromatic colors. What about the color trends for 2024? We’ll decode what’s hot and trendy right now.
Ways to use infographics: storytelling, data, timelines, and more
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How do you present information and complicated data? Use infographics and visual aids to make them concise and easier to understand! Here’s how.
Choosing the best font for your brand: a key aspect in brand guides
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Given all the fonts online, how do you choose the right font that suits your brand’s visual identity? Should you go for paid or free fonts? Here’s a quick guide
Design fails: common design mistakes to avoid
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Not all designs are created equal. When design doesn’t hit the mark, that can have some negative consequences for your business. Avoid design fails in your brand with our tips!
Your role in the logo design process: Essential steps for business owners
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A logo is like your business’s face – it’s the first thing people notice. Learn how to create the perfect logo that represents your brand identity by following the steps in the article.