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5 Cool Tools to Help Make Your Freelancer Life Easier

5 Cool Tools to Help Make Your Freelancer Life Easier

DesignCrowd - Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Cutting loose into the world of freelancing can be daunting. Whilst the pressure is almost instantly on to find ways to ensure the cash comes rolling in, here are some tools you can utilize to help get the basics of your business off the ground quickly. Read more

13 Top Tips For How To Freelance From Home

13 Top Tips For How To Freelance From Home

Jessica Walrack - Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The idea of freelancing from home can be very appealing to people that work in graphic design and web development. When you choose to do so, it allows you to make more of your own decisions and it could be a great way to increase your income. However it is an endeavor that requires dedication, so if you're interested, be ready to commit yourself in order to succeed. Read more

Inspiration Versus Plagiarism - 5 Steps To Avoiding Design Theft

Inspiration Versus Plagiarism - 5 Steps To Avoiding Design Theft

Jane Murray - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Arguably the most important aspect of your logo is that it's yours, and not somebody else's. Plagiarism is a serious issue, and has to be taken into account during the design process. Luckily, it's easy to make sure the line between inspiration and plagiarism isn't crossed, and your logo ends up representing you and you alone. Read more

Logos vs Icons ... What are the Differences Between Logos and Icons?

Logos vs Icons ... What are the Differences Between Logos and Icons?

DesignCrowd - Monday, March 21, 2016

At first glance, some may think there is not that much difference between a logo and an icon. After all, both are used to represent something. Most consider them one and the same.So under which category does your design project fall?Posting a project under the right category attracts the attention of the Read more

Beautiful Illustration to Highlight the Key Elements of Design

Beautiful Illustration to Highlight the Key Elements of Design

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, March 16, 2016

However accomplished you are as an artist or designer, it's always beneficial to go back to basics and reflect on the key aspects of any image you create. The elements of design are the fundamentals to any work of art, and their combination can dictate the quality and reception of the piece. Read more

Five Essential Items For A Designer To Carry In Their Backpack

Five Essential Items For A Designer To Carry In Their Backpack

Josh Borja - Tuesday, February 2, 2016

For each designer, different ways of working means totally different ways of creating. This begs the question, what does a designer need to carry out their trade? Are there staple items for everyone or specifics for each specialty? Read more

10 Top Creative Websites To Find Design Inspiration

10 Top Creative Websites To Find Design Inspiration

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Every designer has been there. Reaching a creative destination that leads to nowhere. It's somewhat similar to a "writer's block". Longing for the creative juices to flow, but being in a barren land devoid of inspiration. When all artistic flair has dried up, it's often a good use of time to find inspiration from other designers or creatives. Here are a ten top sites that may help the ideas flood in. Read more

Six Reasons Why Pen And Paper Still Matter In The Design Process

Six Reasons Why Pen And Paper Still Matter In The Design Process

Josh Borja - Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The role of pen and paper in the design process is often downplayed in a highly computerized world. But dismissing this medium entirely would sacrifice an important pair of creative tools for idea generation. Here are six reasons why designers should work away from a computer and find inspiration in paper pages, not just webpages. Read more

How Joining The DesignCrowd Community Can Help Fast-Track Your Design Career

How Joining The DesignCrowd Community Can Help Fast-Track Your Design Career

Josh Borja - Monday, November 30, 2015

Some people are sceptical about becoming involved in bidding contests for design work, but here are a five things I picked up from being part of the DesignCrowd community that helped fast track my career. Read more

The 7 Steps of a Professional Design Process

The 7 Steps of a Professional Design Process

Divya Abe - Monday, October 12, 2015

The path from an initial client proposal to a successfully implemented design is not always an easy one, and there's lots a designer has to remember along the way. If you're a bit worried about managing your own projects effectively, this article takes you from reading the client brief all the way to sending over your completed file. Read more

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