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Free Logo Design Guide for Business Plus Bonus $50 Voucher

DesignCrowd - Thursday, January 14, 2016

Our 40 page logo design guide is bursting with ideas about how to scope out your creative needs, utilize a community of more than half a million professional designers, and get the ideal artwork on a limited budget. Read more

DesignCrowd's Guide On How To Tell A Great Design From A Mediocre One

Divya Abe - Monday, December 28, 2015

When faced with dozens of design choices, you need some kind of system for evaluating them. Without any design expertise, this can seem like a scary task, but really a great design comes down to just a few key points. If you're worried you might inadvertently miss the highest quality entries, follow these simple steps to ensure you don't. Read more

4 Ways Your Business Can Utilize Branding During the Holiday Season

Jane Murray - Thursday, December 17, 2015

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for many businesses, especially in retail, so boosting marketing efforts during this time is essential. Festive branding doesn't need to be expensive or complicate – just focus on a few small steps, hone in on the most effective channels, and you'll have yourself a successful holiday! Read more

Tips On How To Choose Between Several Favorite Designs For Your Business

Jane Murray - Tuesday, December 8, 2015

With most contests on DesignCrowd generating dozens of great entries, it's easy to get stuck trying to decide between two or more favorites. These are decisions that should not be made lightly. If you find yourself with the enviable problem of too many quality designs, here are some tips on how to make a final choice. Read more

Five Great Tips For How Business Owners Can Work Well With A Designer

Divya Abe - Tuesday, December 1, 2015

As a business owner you'll surely have to work with a professional designer, be it for a one-off logo design or regular assistance with marketing collateral. Knowing how to make the most of that relationship will ensure you get the best results. Here are five tips to create a positive work environment for you and your designer. Read more

Does Your Business Need a Style Guide? Four Questions To Ask Yourself

Jane Murray - Tuesday, October 27, 2015

People tend to think of style guides as long, intimidating documents making everybody's life hard. In fact they should be viewed as just the opposite. A comprehensive style guide should leave you free to develop creative content and maintain brand consistency. If you're still not convinced you need one, ask yourself these questions. Read more

Evolution of a Design: Google

Divya Abe - Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Earlier this month Google revealed its new identity, and as a result offered aspiring designers a great opportunity to get insights into how and why brands change over time. Check out this article for a detailed exploration of Google's logo evolution since 1996. Read more

5 Key Web Design Trends in 2015

Divya Abe - Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Web design is always moving at the speed of light, so July seems like a good time to start having a look at new design trends emerging in 2015: animation to storytelling through design, the use of video, ghost buttons, flat design, grid design and more. With the limitations of technology getting smaller and smaller, we're seeing some truly inspiring designs and great user experience. Take a closer look at what's possible these days! Read more

12 Ways to Make Your PowerPoint Presentation Shine

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, May 27, 2015

When you’ve started your own business, and the days of pointless high school group presentation are long gone, suddenly PowerPoint takes on whole different level of importance. Here’s 12 handy tricks to make sure you dazzle your audience and bring home your message when you need to stand in front of an audience and make sure your presentation shines! Read more

Getting Psychological About Brand Color

Divya Abe - Friday, May 22, 2015

Color plays a vital role in shaping the way we understand the world, and when it comes to branding, there is no more important element. It’s not as simple as just going with your favorite shade either – check out these tips on how to make sure your color choice for your company branding can help grow your business. Read more

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