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Graphic Design Trends 2023

Graphic Design Trends 2023

DesignCrowd - Saturday, December 24, 2022

We are entering a new era of graphic design in 2023. Learn about graphic design trends for 2023 in our latest blog. Read more

15 Instagram Post Ideas for 2022

15 Instagram Post Ideas for 2022

DesignCrowd - Friday, September 2, 2022

Contemplating on how to spice up your Instagram feed? Check out our Instagram post ideas. Use them and watch your audience grow today. Read more

The Power Of Shading - How To Bring Illustrations To Life

The Power Of Shading - How To Bring Illustrations To Life

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Shading is a technique that allows for depth and character to be added to an illustration. In traditional pencil drawing, these definitions are created through a combination of lines, pressure, and grades. Now, with computer image programs, you can have even greater control with a huge range of tools available to enhance your designs. 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

Designers Show Off Their Creative Flair During Complete The Drawing Challenge

Designers Show Off Their Creative Flair During Complete The Drawing Challenge

Kevin Bradford - Tuesday, February 16, 2016

The one of the brilliant things about having a creative eye is the ability to see what others may not, and make something of nothing. With that artistic super power in mind, DesignCrowd challenged its creative community to construct an illustration using an abstract design as the starting point. Read more

Illustrators design new wardrobe for Be Like Bill meme

Illustrators design new wardrobe for Be Like Bill meme

Kevin Bradford - Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The Be Like Bill meme, which has taken over news feeds, aims to be a champion for internet etiquette, and addresses commonplace behavior that annoys many online users. And despite the publicity, Bill has pretty much maintained the same image. So our creative community here at DesignCrowd decided to give Bill a makeover, to ensure he is dressed to impress during his time in the spotlight. Read more

Minimalist Illustration Designs that Demonstrate Less is More

Minimalist Illustration Designs that Demonstrate Less is More

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, January 27, 2016

There is often a lot of elegance in simplicity, and that is certainly the case with illustrations. For guidance on how to deliver on 'less is more', check out this beautiful, minimalist, design, along with logo examples from DesignCrowd. Read more

Design Using Adobe Illustrator – How To Use Different Brushes And Opacity levels For Shading

Design Using Adobe Illustrator – How To Use Different Brushes And Opacity levels For Shading

Danielle Tarroza - Thursday, November 5, 2015

Adobe Illustrator is one of the staple tools for anyone wanting to create beautiful vector art and illustrations. In this guest article, Danielle Tarroza explains three ways to use basic features to create shading in the popular design program. Read more

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