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On the hunt for your next best color palette? We’re rounding up five essential color palette picking tools to help you come up with endless new combinations.

Aug 26, 2020

10 simple kerning tips to improve your typography

If you want to start leveling-up your typography, you’ve got to know how to properly kern your letters! Here’s a quick visual guide to help you get started.

Aug 24, 2020

10 online design tools you never knew you needed

In this guest post by designer Vera Vashkovska, Vera shares a list of her favorite online tools for graphic design & web design. Plus, why you should try using them too.

Aug 20, 2020

How to tell business stories through design: A 9 step process

Ready for a lesson in visual storytelling? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help your design team create an engaging business story of your own.

Aug 17, 2020

Choosing typography for web design: 5 things you need to consider

A website’s typography is one of the most important and impactful influencers of user experience. Here are 5 factors to consider when choosing typefaces and fonts for web design.

Aug 13, 2020

3 additional income streams to explore as a graphic designer

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the idea that the only way to make more money as a designer is to get more clients, bigger projects, or work more hours. Here are some additional income streams all designers should consider—some of which require much less time and effort with a higher return.

Aug 10, 2020

How to target your design portfolio to get the client you want

We all have that dream client we really want to work with. Maybe it’s a particular company, or maybe it’s a more general industry. Regardless, your portfolio is a key component of your strategy to actually get those clients and land the freelance design jobs you want.

Aug 6, 2020

Card Tricks: 5 Tips for Designing an Ace Deck of Playing Cards

Have you ever wanted to design your own deck of playing cards? In this post, designer James Round explains how to create a beautifully bespoke Ace deck of cards

Aug 5, 2020

The Beginner's Guide to Product Packaging

Believe it or not, packaging design is easier than you think! In this guide, learn everything you need to know to create stand-out product packaging.

Aug 3, 2020

One Task At A Time: The Key To Achieving Deep, Focused Work

Dribbble’s Head of Operations shares four tips for avoiding distractions in a remote work environment and how to achieve more deep, focused work.

Jul 27, 2020

Applying Disney's basic principles of animation to UI design

An exploration of Disney’s age-old animation principles and how to apply them to the UI interactions we design today.

Jul 23, 2020

5 tips for presenting your design work to clients

Check out these 5 tips to elevate your design presentations, highlighting the full breadth of the creative process you’ve worked so hard on.

Jul 22, 2020

Make money with your art online: A starter guide

Explore the different avenues and strategies for selling your art online, plus how to stand out against the thousands of other creators doing the same.

Jul 21, 2020

How to design a strong visual identity for digital products

Every product has its own story. Here’s how to create a strong visual identity that communicates this unique story and stands out in a competitive market.

Jul 20, 2020

Design a stunning infographic with these 9 tips and tricks

If you focus on the data first, and design around it, your infographics will be significantly more useful. Here are 9 tips to start designing better infographics.

Jul 15, 2020

The recipe for personal brand success: 6 ingredients every creative needs

Learn how to define your personal brand as a creative professional. Plus, the six core ingredients to successfully showcase your brand online.

Jul 14, 2020

How to use color to evoke powerful emotions in your design

Color has an impact on people’s perceptions. Some of those perceptions are universal, while others are heavily influenced by culture. In this article, learn how to create strong color palettes that evoke powerful emotions in your designs.

Jul 13, 2020

Stand out! The best way to revamp your logo for younger generations

Learn how to design a new logo that stands out to today’s younger generations. Get tips on finding your true brand identity.

Jul 8, 2020

How to turn negative feedback into design gold

Hear us out: Negative feedback can actually be one of the most positive things that can happen in your design career. Here are a few tips for navigating negative client feedback to create your best work yet!

Jul 7, 2020

A freelancer's guide to crafting effective project proposals

How often have you approached freelance projects only to end up overworked and under-budget? In this guide, learn how to craft an effective project proposal that improves the outcome of your efforts. Plus, the most common mistakes to avoid!