Selecting fonts for a traditional wedding is tough. Traditional fonts are generally very similar, with only a few major differences in style. However, there are a couple of basic staples you should include, such as a serif font, a script...
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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...
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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.[su_spacer...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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When was the last time you sent a letter? Handwriting your letters and greeting cards may seem like something out of Pride and Prejudice, but there’s still nothing that compares to that feeling of excitement we all get when we...
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Valentine’s Day is perhaps the most mercurial “holiday” on our calendar. Some people think it’s just a day made up to sell more flowers, chocolates, and greeting cards, but for others it’s the one day a year where they get...
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Ahh, winter. Everyone’s favorite season. Regardless of how you feel about winter, there’s no way to avoid it, so you might as well embrace it. There’s a lot to do outside, from skiing and snowboarding to tobogganing and snowshoeing, and...
Ahh, winter. Everyone’s favo...
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