The Golden Ratio and how to use it in graphic design
Art and design is infamously subjective. One person’s trash can be another’s masterpiece. But luckily there is an age-old number that can help aid your designs into scientifically-proven beauty: the Golden Ratio. Origin:https://99designs.com/blog/tips/the-golden-ratio/ Mona Lisa Golden Ratio via Simply.Science Have you ever secretly wondered, ‘What’s so great about the Mona Lisa?’ The answer is the […]
Colors and emotions: how colors make you feel
Colors and emotions are closely linked. Warm colors can evoke different emotions than cool colors and bright colors can create different feelings than muted colors. It all depends on how the psychological effects of color are being used. Colors can make us feel happy or sad, and they can make us feel hungry or relaxed. […]
What makes a good logo?
What makes a good logo? Even amongst graphic designers, the question of whether a logo is good can lead to uncertainty. Personal taste is an inevitable factor in the conversation, which can make it seem like an unsolvable riddle. But this is not true. To understand what makes a good logo, you have find a […]
Logo colors: what’s best for your brand?
Choosing the right logo colors can highlight your business’ strengths and help you attract the right customers. And, as you might guess, the wrong combination can have the reverse effect. Origin:https://99designs.com/blog/tips/logo-color-meanings/ Cerebral logo design by E·the·re·al” Everyone has heard of color psychology, which tells us that colors impact our emotions and behaviors. Yellow is cheerful […]
How to choose a font for your logo
What associations will they bring to the font? What assumptions will they make about your brand identity based on it? To answer these questions and more, we’ve put together these tips and guidelines to help you choose a font for your logo that’s right for you. Read on to find the typefaces that work best for […]
What’s the difference between vector and raster images?
What’s the difference between vector and raster images? Vector and raster images differ in their resolution, the amount of detail they contain, and where they are used. It’s important to understand the fine differences between them and when to work with each—no matter if you’re a new designer, a seasoned pro, or a marketer looking […]
Neo-minimalism in graphic design
A wise dude named Steve Jobs once said, “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.” Let’s use Jobs as inspiration to roll up our sleeves and chisel our design into something so simple, it can move mountains! Neo-minimalism is a trending design […]
10 stunning graphic design trends for 2020
Although it might take a few more years for the 20s to hit their stride, designers are already showing us glimmers of what is to come. Let’s take a look at the reigning graphic design trends for 2020 that are already starting to characterize this new decade. With the year 2020, graphic design trends have […]
11 game-changing business card trends for 2020
Today, business card designs are as creative as ever and our business card trends for 2020 indicate that these objects are a worthy canvas for designers who like to push the limits of our expectations. Even in our digitized world, business cards are timeless objects and their purpose is indispensable. Their visuality and tactility make […]
8 inspiring color trends for 2020
As we head into a new decade, the color trends 2020 are already waiting to spring into action. The biggest color trends for 2020 not only send a message, but really speak up, whether they’re bold and brave or soft and subtle. First impressions are everything, and color can often make an impression even before […]