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Five Big Logo Design Trends Influencing Graphic Designers In 2018

Divya Abe - Wednesday, March 14, 2018

We take a look at the five big trends influencing designers in 2018. If one word sums up the trends so far it is: experimental. From typography to brutalism to color gradients, designers are having a lot of fun pushing creative boundaries.  Read more

6 Digital Design Trends for 2018

Divya Abe - Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Beginning with the rise and rise of custom illustrations and bold type, we then explore asymmetric grid layouts, movement, use of vibrant colors and gradients and end with Brutalism. See why these six key trends will dominate digital design in 2018.  Read more

Online Design School: 15 Websites To Turn You Into A Pro

Divya Abe - Thursday, December 28, 2017

Everybody knows knowledge is power, so keeping ahead of the curve is crucial in a competitive design market. To help in the pursuit of perfection, check out these handy tutorial websites. Read more

How to Avoid These Six Typical Pitfalls of Logo Design

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, December 20, 2017

In this article, we will walk you through six design mistakes to avoid when creating a new logo including how to avoid messy typography, using the wrong color scheme, skipping visual cliches and more!  Read more

Five Common Mistakes Graphic Designers Make

Pankaj Maloo - Thursday, November 23, 2017

New to design? Maybe you just graduated design school. Pankaj Maloo, from top Indian design agency, Kreative Fingers, shares five common mistakes new designers make when trying to launch their career, and how to avoid them.  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

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

How To Work On A Design Theme Without Infringing Copyright

DesignCrowd - Thursday, August 10, 2017

Each country has their own copyright laws, and this will determine how your copyright protections operate and can be enforced. This article provides tips on how to work on a design theme without infringing on someone else's copyright Read more

Web Design Trends In 2017

Ananda Projapati - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Whether you are an aspiring web designer or an established professional in the field, or even someone who just wants a new website, in this article you'll learn about microinteractions, semi-flat UI design, responsive design, interactive storytelling, parallax scrolling, custom illustration and more! Read more

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