Putting together an in-person event can be a huge job. For example, consider all the printed stationery you’ll need. First, you’ll need materials to promote the event like posters and brochures. They’re important tools for spreading the word and attracting attendees. From there, it’s all about giving attendees the materials they need to enjoy the […]
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Every font tells a story. Once upon a time, serifs ruled the world. Looking at them today, we can’t shake the feelings of tradition and elegance. Then, we switched to sans-serifs, which are practical and highly readable. Fonts that amplify your message. Today, we use all types of fonts. Serifs for elegant materials, sans-serifs for
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We call ourselves web designers and developers. However, the job often goes beyond those narrow margins. Freelancers and small agencies deal with a range of non-design and coding issues. We become the first person our clients contact when they have a question. It happens – even when we aren’t directly involved with the subject matter.
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Tech companies are baking AI into everything these days. It seems like you can’t avoid a heaping helping of bots and large language models (LLMs). I think I ingested some in my breakfast cereal this morning. Thus, it’s no surprise that search engines have become best pals with AI. Google and Bing are joyfully adding
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The web is a 24/7 medium. But web designers have office hours. That leaves a gap in technical support coverage. What happens if your client has a question about WordPress in the middle of the night? All jokes aside, client needs won’t always sync with your schedule. And we’ll guess that you don’t want to
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Instead of letters and numbers, an icon font contains glyphs, symbols, or pictograms. They are the simplest way for a UI designer to add icons to a UI design project. One of the great things about using an icon font is its scalability. They can be resized without losing quality, making them perfect for responsive
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Brand guidelines are crucial for maintaining consistency and professionalism in a company’s visual identity. They provide detailed instructions on using logos, color schemes, typography, and many more details. There are a number of free templates available for InDesign that can help simplify the creation of guidelines, making the process much more efficient and accessible. And
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Add some summer sizzle to your design projects with trendy website elements. Learn what’s trending and how to use these styles.
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The great thing about being a freelancer is that you’re in charge. That can also work against you, though. You make all the decisions. So, who’s to blame when something goes wrong? Just take a look in the mirror. That’s OK. None of us are perfect. And I’m right there with you. I’ve made plenty
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