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May 18, 2021

5 design portfolio mistakes that’ll send clients running (in the wrong direction)

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Do you want clients and hiring managers to love your portfolio? Are you frustrated that your hard work is going unnoticed?

May 17, 2021

UI vs UX Design: Which career is for you? (2021)

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What is the difference between UX and UI and which career path is for you?

May 11, 2021

Learning 3D? Check out these 5 (free) excellent tutorials

Get started in the world of 3D design & illustration with the help of five free video tutorials for designers of any skill level.

May 10, 2021

10 common graphic design interview questions (& how to answer them)

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Your design interview cheat sheet: Study up on the 10 most commonly asked graphic design interview questions and learn how to answer them.

May 4, 2021

7 storytelling techniques to enhance your graphic design portfolio

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Learn seven powerful techniques to weave storytelling into your graphic design portfolio so you make a memorable impression.

Apr 27, 2021

Behind the design: The app that wants to make freelancers more successful

In this case study, Head of Product at Lili—a banking app designed for freelancers—gives us an inside look into the design decisions that drive their mission to make freelance creatives more successful.

Apr 22, 2021

Your personal brand matters: Here are 3 ways you can start investing in it

Why your personal brand is crucial to the success of your creative career, plus the three most powerful ways to start investing in it.

Apr 20, 2021

5 steps to designing a personal logo (that you don't hate)

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Designing your personal logo doesn’t have to be hard! Follow this 5-step process to learn how to be your own best client.

Apr 14, 2021

How to win more freelance graphic design clients (8 strategies)

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Want to start building up your client base? Here are 8 strategies for freelance graphic designers to win more clients and projects.

Apr 13, 2021

5 steps to finding the right freelance graphic designer

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Finding the right freelance graphic designer doesn’t have to be hard! Follow these 5 steps for

Apr 6, 2021

Top 14 skills every web designer needs to get hired 2022

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What skills do you need to become a hireable web designer? Here’s a complete checklist of skills you need to build a successful web design career in 2022.

Mar 30, 2021

The graphic designer's guide to decoding client feedback

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Client communication can be a struggle even for the most seasoned designers. To help you better understand client feedback, we’re sharing a few common client scenarios and how to best navigate them.

Mar 11, 2021

7 photography tips to enhance your UI designs

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Learn how to make even more impactful UI designs using these creative (& important) photography tips—whether you’re using custom or stock photos.

Mar 9, 2021

User Onboarding 101: Design an engaging onboarding flow that converts (& retains)

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Study up on the principles of a strong user onboarding experience to help increase user engagement, conversion, and retention.

Mar 2, 2021

Designing a logo for a client? Don't make these 10 mistakes

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Do you want to learn how to design logos that your clients absolutely love? Here are the top ten biggest logo design mistakes to avoid.

Feb 23, 2021

7 things you need for a successful rebrand—Insights from Creatopy

Bannersnack has officially rebranded into Creatopy! Keep reading to learn the 7 pillars of any successful rebrand so you can take these learnings back to your own team.

Feb 18, 2021

Mastering Iconography: The 3 Do's & Don'ts of Icon Design

Anron Icons: 1150+ Editable Icons for Figma & IconJar

Learn icon design best practices and get inspired by different iconography ideas, formats, and styles.

Feb 16, 2021

3 ways to make a design portfolio that clients love

What do different clients and companies look for when it comes to your design portfolio? In this post, learn how to craft a design portfolio that impresses large corporations, startups, and agencies alike.

Feb 9, 2021

Social media design: 5 steps for a winning visual strategy (2021)

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Want to learn how to design even more engaging, on-brand social media visuals for your own brand or a client’s? Follow these 5 steps.

Feb 4, 2021

How to become a self-taught UI/UX designer (2021)

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Do you want to become a UI/UX designer but don’t have any experience or formal education? Here’s what you need to do.