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5 Ways for Freelance Designers to Stay Productive

For freelancer graphic designers working from home or with your own schedule, staying productive can sometimes be a challenge. We’ve all fallen into the procrastination trap a time or two, heard the call of the couch and the tv, or even gotten sidetracked with a household chore. But, for ...

5 Ways to Kickstart Your Creativity

Being a graphic designer requires a great deal of creativity – and it doesn’t always come easily. With looming deadlines, you can’t always wait until you’re “feeling it.” Sometimes it’s necessary to kickstart your creativity. The 5 tips below will help you to focus, stay productive, and be creative!...

Tips for Effective Business Card Design

Growing and sustaining a successful business requires a good network of contacts – and a good way to get your contact information to them! Anywhere you go that you encounter others – conferences, meetings, luncheons, even in line at your local grocery store – can hold the potential to...

How to Choose and Mix the Right Fonts

Some designers argue that choosing the right fonts and using them appropriately is one of the most important aspects of effective graphic design. While there is no right or wrong way to choose your fonts, or mix and match them, the following guidelines can help you to create a...

Understanding Font Licensing & Usage Rights

As a graphic designer, you understand the need to maintain a large font library. Whether you’re designing a logo, a website, a print advertisement, or any other graphic design, having the right fonts to use in your layout can be as important as using the right colors. But, when...

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