Designing an Invoice for Your Graphic Design Business
So you just finished up a project for your first client—now it's time to get paid! But how does one go about doing that, exactly?? You could send your client a Venmo or PayPal request, but that's minor league. You want to impress your client, present a professional...
Getting Hired as a Graphic Designer
Graphic designers have never been in more demand than today. Whether you are a junior designer or a more advanced designer, there are tips to ensure that you land the position you seek. Pursuing formal training in graphic design just gives one an edge over those who...
What You Can Do With a Degree in Graphic Design
Figuring out what to do after college can be uncertain and, at times, scary. For most people, their entire lives have revolved around school, so to not be in school anymore and having to worry about finding a job within your degree is a stressful change from the norm....
The Best Graphic Design Software Programs of 2020
Presentation is everything when marketing your brand, and no one knows that better than a graphic designer. Because of this, it’s paramount that you have the proper software for whatever you strive to do, whether it be creating a blog or editing photos for your...
How to Get Inspiration For Your Designs
The hardest thing about art, no matter the medium, is finding inspiration for your next piece. Whether you’re designing a magazine cover, reworking a company logo, or making art just because you want to, finding inspiration for your project can help you create...
Elements of Design – Part 2
In this series, I’m covering the elements of design, and in my last blog, I went over the basics of line, shape, and space. Recall that the elements of design are the fundamental building blocks of design and have an impact on how a piece of work is executed and...
Elements of Design – Part 1
Great design is more than just inspiration or a great idea. Whether you’re a seasoned graphic designer or a hobbyist just starting out, it’s important to start by mastering the fundamentals, in this case, the elements of design. Think not of these elements as a hard...
Staying Creative During Quarantine
To mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, health officials highly recommend staying at home and isolating. The pandemic is serious, and with many people heeding this warning, some designers have found it challenging to stay creatively motivated during this time....
Vector vs. Raster Images
In graphic design, you will encounter two different types of images: raster and vector. What is the difference between them, and when do you use each format? Whether you’re a new designer, a seasoned pro, or someone looking to hire a designer, it’s important to know...
Color Theory Part 2: Tools and Terms
In my last blog, I covered the basics of color theory, what it is, and why we use it. In this second installment of the series on color, I’m going into more depth with tools and terms so that you can use color effectively in your work. Now, it’s important to...