by Daniel Gysel | Apr 15, 2020 | Daniel Gysel, Graphic Design
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...
by Daniel Gysel | Mar 25, 2020 | Daniel Gysel, Graphic Design
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....
by Daniel Gysel | Feb 11, 2020 | Daniel Gysel, Graphic Design
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...
by Daniel Gysel | Jan 23, 2020 | Daniel Gysel, Graphic Design
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...
by Daniel Gysel | Jan 9, 2020 | Daniel Gysel, Graphic Design
Color is a powerful element of design, and when used well it can have a significant impact on your marketing and branding. But in order to use color effectively, you need to understand how to use it, and this is where color theory comes in. Color theory is both the...
by Daniel Gysel | Dec 9, 2019 | Daniel Gysel, Graphic Design
Font or typeface, what’s the difference? Even in the design world, these two words are used almost interchangeably. Most of the time, this doesn’t make a difference, but on the technical level, there is a distinction between the two. As with language, terminology...
