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Comic Sans: Is It Really That Bad?

Comic Sans: the world’s most simultaneously loved and hated font. Graphic designers especially love to hate on Comic Sans, and it’s easy to understand why. Everyone and their mother has used Comic Sans at some point in their lives, and chances are, they’re using it inappropriately. Unless you are or

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7 Super Simple Stamping Techniques

Have you heard the good news? You don’t need to be a fantastic artist to incorporate beautiful designs into your paper crafts or scrapbook pages – all you need are stamps! Seriously. Stamps are the perfect way to add unique artistic elements to your crafts (even if you are a

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DIY Weddings: Choosing your Wedding Typography

Printing and preparing your own wedding invitations is one of the simplest ways to save money when planning your wedding. But as easy as it is to create your own wedding stationery, choosing fonts can be a daunting task. It’s not as easy as simply selecting your favorite font –

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Bleed – What Is It & Why Do You Need It?

It may sound a little menacing, but bleed is one of the most important aspects of graphic design. Incorporating bleed is one of the simplest ways to ensure that your printed design turns out perfect, so let’s jump right in. What Is Bleed? “Bleed” refers to extending your design beyond

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History of Typography: If It’s Not Baroque, Don’t Fix It

Finally! The age of “Modern type” has arrived. (Or at least, almost modern.) The transition into Modern type began in the 17th and 18th centuries and spanned two artistic eras: the Baroque period, which stretched from roughly 1600-1750, and the shorter (though no less influential) Rococo period, which lasted from

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Dots Per What!? Debunking DPI

Sure, you know what a pixel is, and you know what constitutes a high-resolution photo, but do you know what DPI is, and when to use it? You may think you do, but DPI isn’t as clear as you might think. What is DPI? DPI stands for “dots per inch”.

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Seven Fold Limit – Fact or Fiction?

Paper is not a very mysterious product. In fact, it’s paper’s straightforward tangibility that makes it such a ubiquitous part of practically everyone’s lives. Sure, modern technology has made it easier to connect and communicate without paper, but we still love receiving letters in the mail, and many institutions still

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10 Terms Every Print & Graphic Designer Should Know

Do you know the difference between a font and typeface? What about the difference between a raster and a vector? If you don’t, never fear. Every industry has its jargon, and graphic design is no exception. There’s even jargon within the jargon – a web designer operates according to an

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