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
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”.
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
If you’ve ever taken a quiz like this one, you know that some logos are easily recognizable and some are a bit more obscure. A logo is a “sign, symbol, trademark, or badge that conveys the identity or ownership of a product, company, campaign, or concept in as memorable a
Each common graphic design file type is suited for a different use, from printing to computer-based graphics to editable files. Before you choose a file type, you always should consider what that file will be used for. Not sure what a .PDF, .EPS, or .GIF file is? Check out our
Design is design, whether you’re a casual crafter or a professional designer. The same principles apply to creating a great scrapbook page or handmade card and designing a winning logo, report, or advertisement. Design Mantic put together an awesome infographic that will help any crafter or designer take their projects
Every year, Pantone selects a color it believes accurately captures and predicts trends in fashion, product development, home design, marketing, and graphic design. Pantone doesn’t take the task of choosing the Color of the Year lightly – they pore over color influences from around the world in areas such as
Gone are the days when the only file types were hand-drawn graphics or simple pieces of paper fed through a typewriter. In today’s digital world, file types abound – and they can be confusing. To help take the mystery out of the bewildering array of file type acronyms, we’ve created
If your graphic design projects are getting a little repetitive, check out SuzyQ’s 10 design tips for great scrapbook pages. Yes, you read that correctly. Good design is good design, regardless of whether your documenting your dog’s half birthday or creating a multi-page press kit for a new product launch.
Every fall, the leaves change from vibrant green to varying shades of crimson, orange, and brown. Autumn colors provide a classic color palette for crafting or design projects, brands, or events, but sometimes choosing a color palette isn’t as simple as the seasons. Here are a few suggestions for picking
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