Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

How To Ensure Your Branding Is Right For Your Target Market

DesignCrowd - Thursday, November 16, 2017

Geographical entanglements in brands are inescapable, because brands are either situated in - or strongly associated with a certain place. Find out how to nail your branding for your target market. Read more

7 Reasons Why Outsourcing Your Web Design Is Your Best Option

Kevin Ocasio - Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Outsourcing your website design can save your business time and money as well as introducing new perspectives on your entire website’s look and feel. Here are seven reasons why outsourcing your web design build is a sound decision. Read more

Product Update: Mini Contests and Designer Star Ratings

Jo Sabin - Friday, October 13, 2017

We've launched a new product called mini contests. This new contest format is shorter than unlimited contests and restricted to a small pool of designers with an average star rating of 2.5 or higher. Find out how mini contests work and more about quality star ratings. Read more

Anatomy of the 10 Top Startup Logos from 2017

Arek Dvornechuck - Sunday, October 8, 2017

Business owners and startup founders want their brand to stand out, be recognizable, and for their logo to engage the personality and purpose of their new-born company. We analyse 10 startups logos and explain the secret to their design success. Read more

7 Tips for Designing a Website that Ranks in Google

Kevin Ocasio - Thursday, September 14, 2017

Guest writer and online marketing specialist Kevin Ocasio, shares seven top tips to boost your website all the way to the top. Think proven SEO tactics, targeted content content, responsive design and image optimisation, to get you started. Read on!  Read more

Infographic: What does it take to create a logo?

Divya Abe - Saturday, September 9, 2017

Independent freelancing is booming. In the new world of cheaper, faster crowdsourced custom design, how long does it take to create a logo, without compromising great quality? We compare the old and new timelines for getting a logo made.  Read more

5 Productivity Hacks for Freelancers

Niraj Ranjan Rout - Sunday, September 3, 2017

More freelancers are working autonomously from home and while it sometimes seems too good to be true, that's where the problem lies. Use these five tips to bring your best self to work, avoid procrastination and boost your productivity. Read more

Special Announcement: Payoneer is now free for designers

Jo Sabin - Monday, August 28, 2017

Payoneer, one of DesignCrowd's payment partners has permanently removed the $3 load fee for our designers. This is effective immediately, to all designer payouts received via Payoneer, regardless of payment size. Plus more! Read more

5 Key Trends in Logo Design

Jason Mayoral - Thursday, August 24, 2017

A stunning custom logo design helps business to stand out in a crowded marketplace. A company logo should be simple, versatile, appropriate and unique. Guest writer Jason Mayoral shares five key logo trends to remember when briefing a designer. Read more

15 Top Illustrators from 2017 on DesignCrowd

Divya Abe - Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Custom illustration is popping up on cool websites everywhere, from icons to banners and video. Meet 15 top illustrators making strides on DesignCrowd. Read more

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