Beyond the Pen Tool: A creative blog by DesignCrowd

Tips For Designing Your Company Logo

DesignCrowd - Monday, March 6, 2017

A company logo is one of the most important design decisions a business will ever make. It'll be used everywhere; on your website, on digital or print documents, on advertisements, and any other property in the public eye. It's important to get the design right the first time. Read more

Send in the Clowns Photoshop Tutorial

DesignCrowd - Thursday, March 2, 2017

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for creating a clown face paint effect on a picture. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to make someone appear covered in heavy make-up. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

The Role Of Technology In Raising Your Creative Game

DesignCrowd - Monday, February 27, 2017

Creativity has become an intrinsic part of working life, and this is a sign of the progress and advancements that have been made in technology. Read more

How To Create A Partial Submersion Effect Photoshop Tutorial

DesignCrowd - Thursday, February 23, 2017

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for creating a partial submersion effect on an image. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to make an object or animal appear as if it is half underwater. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

Registering With DesignCrowd Is Just The Beginning Of Your Design Journey

Jessica Walrack - Monday, February 20, 2017

Designers and business owners alike are coming together on DesignCrowd to create graphic designs. Simply register and your design journey begins. Read more

Howzat! 30 Cricket Logos And Designs That Will Bowl You Over

Kevin Bradford - Saturday, February 18, 2017

With the expansion of many forms of cricket there has been a drive for more cricket club logo designs as teams and leagues look to make the most of the growing popularity. Check out these designs for inspiration. Read more

How To Chrome Plate Your Cherries

DesignCrowd - Thursday, February 16, 2017

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for chrome plating cherries. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create a metal finish to the fruit. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

How To Ensure Your Brand Has A Personality

Jessica Walrack - Monday, February 13, 2017

Brand personality is all about the personification of your brand. Simply put, it is the process of assigning human personality characteristics to your brand in order to differentiate it from the rest of the competition. Read more

20 Green Logos Inspired By Pantone's 2017 Color Of The Year - Greenery

DesignCrowd - Saturday, February 11, 2017

The color authority has chosen Greenery (Pantone 15-0343) as color of the year 2017. Greenery is described as "a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew". Read more

How To Turn Tom Cruise Into An Alien Photoshop Tutorial

DesignCrowd - Thursday, February 9, 2017

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for turning actor Tom Cruise into an alien. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create a freaky face-off image. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

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