Here on the Design Contest blog, we tend to talk a lot about how you can improve your standing or skill as a graphic designer. However, what we don’t talk a lot about is becoming a graphic designer. So many of us didn’t set out to be a graphic...
When new designers come to us looking for advice, one of the most popular questions is: What sort of materials do I need? One which we strongly suggest you look into is a pen tablet. If you hadn’t considered purchasing one before, or don’t know why you even should,...
Are you a freelance designer? Perhaps we should rephrase that: Do you fluctuate between starving to death and working your butt off to make the bills? If so, Design Contest understand your pain. Freelance designing can be one of the most challenging occupations on the planet, and without the...
You can practise your skills till your hands cramp from too much mouse action, but if you don’t have the right tools, there is no way you can reach your full potential. There are ones that the best designers use on a daily basis because they optimize their designs....
For a budding designer, how to design a website is a much sought after skill. It’s not always easy, and if you’re new to the game, you may find you have no idea where to even begin. So, for all you talented designers wishing to expand your skill set, here’s...