The Ultimate Guide To White/Negative Space: What It Is And How To Use It
Photo by Lukas from Pexels White space is the area of a page in which no text or imagery appears. Also known as negative space, it’s essentially the empty bits between the content. But it’s…
The Secrets Of Scandinavian Design
Photo by Jeffrey Czum from Pexels To begin, a quick definition: the term “Scandinavia” refers to a region of the world consisting of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (though some people include Finland and…
14 Excellent Websites For Stock Art
Photo by Steve Johnson from Pexels. Just like stock photography, there’s a time and a place for stock art. Though some may consider the very thought to be cheating, stock art can offer…
11 Reasons Why You Need To Blog
Huffington Post said it best when they said, “Blogs are the new business cards.” And with the digital age in full swing, that’s no exaggeration. Your blog is a hub for all your online…
Feng Shui In The Home Office: How To Spruce Up Your Personal Workspace For Increased Productivity And Wellbeing
Photo by Karina Zhukovskaya from Pexels When working from home, trying to strike a balance between overly-comfortable and excessively formal can be tricky. Many people find it difficult to cultivate the right kind…
7 Design Tricks For Capturing Attention
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels It’s no secret that the world is full of short attention spans. But what does this widespread attention shortage mean for businesses and how they approach their…
The Graphic Designer’s Complete Guide To Creating Zines
Photo by Henry & Co. from Pexels. Zines are wonderful. They’re a tiny canvas on which infinite creative possibilities can be drawn. Whether you want to share a love for hot air balloons,…
25 Inspiring TED Talks For Designers, Creatives, And Curious Minds
Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels. From activism and war to virtual reality and urban planning, TED talks offer us bite-sized chunks of education, insight, and inspiration from some of the world’s leading…
The Psychology of Colours And Shapes: What Reds, Yellows, Squares, And Circles Say About Your Brand
Colours and shapes: the subtle tools. The non-verbal masters of communication. As a business, the colours and shapes you feature in your designs will tell a very specific story. Not…
5 Creative Hobbies To Try In The New Year
Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels For many people the New Year symbolises a time of discovery, adventure, and rebirth. This manifests in all sorts of ways. For some it’s the desire to…
4 Graphic Design Trends To Watch Out For In 2021
Photo by olia danilevich from Pexels 2020 has been a memorable year, to say the least. And many of us are looking towards 2021 with an understandable mixture of hope and trepidation. In…
7 Tricks To Cultivate Creativity And Generate More Ideas
Photo by Burak K from Pexels Creativity is all in the mind. And though it’s generally regarded as a mysterious and untameable phenomenon, there are certain habits we can develop to encourage more…